Papi () is a 2020 Dominican surrealist drama film written and directed by Noelia Quintero in her directorial debut. Based on the novel of the same name by Rita Indiana, the film stars Avril Alcántara, Hony Estrella, Amauris Pérez and Olga Bucarelli. It follows the memories and imagination of an eight-year-old girl as she deals with the abandonment of her drug-dealing father.
Cast
Avril Alcántara as Sonia Hony Estrella as Rosalia Amauris Pérez as Papi Olga Bucarelli as Cili Orlando Almonte as José Hamilton Jean Luis Burgos as Puchy Ángela Sofía Caro as La Turca Yubo Fernandez as Zoila Rita Indiana as Muerta Canario Joseph as Papa Clari Soraya Pina as China Vanessa Torres as Milly Roger Wasserman as Armando Eddy Avila as Amigo de Papi
Production Principal photography took place between October and late December 2017 at Pinewood Dominican Republic Studios, located in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic.
Release Papi had its world premiere on November 25, 2020, at the Downtown Center in Santo Domingo, followed by a wide national theatrical release on November 26.
Accolades Award / FestivalDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipient(s)ResultSoberano Awards15 June 2021Best Film - DramaPapiBest Film ActressAvril AlcántaraOlga BucarelliBest Film ActorAmauris PérezLa Silla Awards28 August 2022Best PicturePapi Best DirectorNoelia QuinteroBest Actress in a Leading RoleAvril AlcántaraBest Actor in a Leading RoleAmauris PérezBest EditingNino MartínezBest MusicalizationRita Indiana & Luis IrrizarriBest Art DirectionOliver RivasBest Costume DesignAlina Julia References
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