CHICO & RITA
by Javier Mariscal, Fernando Trueba, Tono Errando
synopsis
Cuba, 1948. Chico is a young piano player with big dreams. Rita is a beautiful singer with an extraordinary voice. Music and romantic desire unites them, but their journey - in the tradition of the Latin ballad, the bolero - brings heartache and torment. From Havana to New York, Paris, Hollywood and Las Vegas, two passionate individuals battle impossible odds to unite in music and love.
international title: | Chico & Rita |
original title: | Chico & Rita |
country: | Spain, United Kingdom |
sales agent: | HanWay Films |
year: | 2010 |
genre: | animation |
directed by: | Javier Mariscal, Fernando Trueba, Tono Errando |
film run: | 94' |
release date: | IE 19/11/2010, UK 19/11/2010, ES 25/02/2011, GR 06/07/2011, PL 01/07/2011, FR 06/07/2011, EE 02/03/2012 |
screenplay: | Fernando Trueba, Ignacio Martínez de Pisón |
music: | Bebo Valdés |
producer: | Santi Errando, Cristina Huete, Martin Pope, Michael Rose |
production: | Fernando Trueba P.C., CinemaNX, Magic Light Pictures |
backing: | Media Programme |
distributor: | Cinemanx Limited, Buena Vista International Spain, Gutek Film, Rezo Films |