Bionico's Bachata
| Bionico's Bachata | |
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Theatrical release poster | |
| Spanish | La bachata de Biónico |
| Directed by | Yoel Morales |
| Written by | Cristian Mojica Yoel Morales |
| Produced by | Cristian Mojica Yoel Morales Alexander Viola |
| Starring | Manuel Raposo |
| Cinematography | Alexander Viola |
| Edited by | Yoel Morales Patricia Pepen |
| Music by | Pablo Alcántara 'Mediopicky' |
Production company | Mentes Fritas Producciones[1] |
| Distributed by | Caribbean Film Distribution |
Release dates |
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Running time | 80 minutes |
| Country | Dominican Republic |
| Language | Spanish |
Bionico's Bachata (Spanish: La bachata de Biónico) is a 2024 Dominican mockumentary comedy-drama film[2] co-written, co-produced, co-edited and directed by Yoel Morales.[3] It is a free and acid reinterpretation Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare,[4] starring Manuel Raposo as a romantic drug addict who must take control of his life before his fiancée leaves rehab.[5]
Synopsis
The romantic Bionico struggles to find a job and a home to support his fiancée, La Flaca, after rehab. He tries to quit drugs with the help of his partner, Calvita.[6]
Cast
The actors participating in this film are:[7]
- Manuel Raposo as Bionico
- Ana Minier as La Flaca
- El Napo as Calvita
- Yasser Michelén as Andrés MMG
- Inés Fermín as Olfa
- Donis Taveras as El Ingeniero
- Barbara Plaza as La Diva
- María Tavárez as Yudelka
- La Sierva Wendy
- Héctor Sierra as El Águila
Production
The film was shot in the neighborhoods of Villa Francisca, Ensanche Capotillo, Sánchez Luperón and San Cristóbal.[8]
Release
Bionico's Bachata had its world premiere on March 8, 2024, at the 2024 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival,[9] then screened on June 1, 2024, at the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival,[10] on August 11, 2024, at the 77th Locarno Film Festival,[11] on October 13, 2024, at the 68th BFI London Film Festival,[12] on November 20, 2024, at the 45th Havana Film Festival,[13] on March 23, 2025, at the LATcinema Fest,[14] and on June 27, 2025, at the 13th Costa Rica International Film Festival.[15]
The film was released commercially on April 10, 2025, in Dominican theaters.[16]
Accolades
| Award / Festival | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South by Southwest | 16 March 2024 | Global Audience Award | Bionico's Bachata | Won | [17] |
| Havana Film Festival | 13 December 2024 | Colón de Oro | Nominated | [18][19] | |
| Best Actor | Manuel Raposo | Won | |||
| Costa Rica International Film Festival | 29 June 2025 | Audience Award | Bionico's Bachata | Won | [20] |
References
- ^ "Película "La Bachata de Biónico" representa el cine dominicano en el Festival de Locarno". Diario Libre (in Spanish). 2024-07-12. Retrieved 2025-09-27.
- ^ Cueto, Max (2025-05-16). "De la Bachata del Biónico a los sonidos alternativos de la escena en el trabajo de Mentes Fritas". DISCOLAI (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-09-27.
- ^ "Yoel Morales y Manuel Raposo hablan sobre la pasión de "La Bachata del Biónico"". Diario Libre (in Spanish). 2024-04-01. Retrieved 2025-09-27.
- ^ "'La bachata de Biónico' y 'Agárrame fuerte' optan al Colón de Oro del Festival de Huelva". Infobae (in European Spanish). 2024-11-21. Retrieved 2025-09-27.
- ^ "La bachata de Biónico | LATcinema Fest 2025". Casa Amèrica Catalunya. Retrieved 2025-09-27.
- ^ Quiñones, Alfonso (2025-04-03). "La Bachata de Biónico, de lo naif a lo epistemológico". Periódico elCaribe (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-09-27.
- ^ ""La Bachata de Biónico": la comedia que conquistó festivales internacionales ya está en cines". Super Digital TV (in Spanish). 2025-04-16. Retrieved 2025-09-27.
- ^ Cocalecas (2025-04-11). “La Bachata del Biónico”: Hablemos sobre ritmo, barrio y amor. Retrieved 2025-09-27 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Bionico's Bachata at Violet Crown Cinema 3". SXSW 2025 Schedule. Retrieved 2025-09-27.
- ^ "Bionico's Bachata". Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival. Retrieved 2025-09-27.
- ^ "La bachata de Bionico". Locarno Film Festival.
- ^ Ntim, Zac (2024-09-04). "BFI London Film Festival Lineup: Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi & Jimmy Chin To Debut 'Endurance', Baker, Heller, Berger & Abbasi's Trump Movie Among Headline Galas — Full List". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2025-09-27.
- ^ "La bachata de Biónico". Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano La Habana (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-09-27.
- ^ "La bachata de Biónico". LATcinemaFest (in European Spanish). 2024-03-23. Retrieved 2025-09-27.
- ^ "La bachata de Biónico". Festival Internacional de Cine de Costa Rica (in Spanish). 2025-05-26. Retrieved 2025-09-27.
- ^ Lora, Felix (2025-04-10). "La Bachata de Biónico (estreno/10 abril)". Cinema Dominicano (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-09-27.
- ^ Degaudenzi, Adrian (2024-03-20). "Película dominicana "Bachata de Biónico" gana Premio en el Festival South by Southwest Film". DGCINE (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2025-09-27.
- ^ "'La bachata de Biónico', cinta dominicana que opta al premio principal en Festival español". SWI swissinfo (in Spanish). 2024-11-21. Retrieved 2025-09-27.
- ^ Valenzuela, Mariela Pérez (2024-11-23). "Actor dominicano Manuel Raposo gana Colón de Plata en festival Huelva". Noticias Prensa Latina (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-09-27.
- ^ CRFIC (2025-06-30). "CRFIC 13 cierra con una noche de premios, música y mucho cine". CRFIC (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-09-27.