Papi (2020 film)
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| Directed by | Noelia Quintero |
| Screenplay by | Noelia Quintero |
| Based on | Papi by Rita Indiana |
| Produced by | Rafael Elías Muñoz[1] |
| Starring | Avril Alcántara Hony Estrella Amauris Pérez Olga Bucarelli |
| Cinematography | Pedro Juan López |
| Edited by | Nino Martínez Sosa |
| Music by | Rita Indiana Luis Amed Irizarry |
Production company | Lantica Media |
| Distributed by | Caribbean Films Distribution |
Release dates |
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Running time | 88 minutes |
| Country | Dominican Republic |
| Language | Spanish |
Papi (lit. 'Daddy') is a 2020 Dominican surrealist drama film written and directed by Noelia Quintero in her directorial debut.[2] Based on the novel of the same name by Rita Indiana,[3] the film stars Avril Alcántara, Hony Estrella, Amauris Pérez and Olga Bucarelli.[4] It follows the memories and imagination of an eight-year-old girl as she deals with the abandonment of her drug-dealing father.[5]
Synopsis
Sonia, an eight-year-old girl, is waiting for her father, a Dominican mobster who has promised to take her to the beach. Papi keeps her waiting because the trafficking of cars, dollars, merchandise, and girlfriends between Miami and Santo Domingo in the 1980s keeps him very busy.[6]
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.[7][8]
Release
Papi had its world premiere on November 25, 2020, at the Downtown Center in Santo Domingo,[9] followed by a wide national theatrical release on November 26.[10]
Accolades
| Award / Festival | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soberano Awards | 15 June 2021 | Best Film - Drama | Papi | Won | [11] |
| Best Film Actress | Avril Alcántara | Nominated | |||
| Olga Bucarelli | Nominated | ||||
| Best Film Actor | Amauris Pérez | Nominated | |||
| La Silla Awards | 28 August 2022 | Best Picture | Papi | Nominated | [12][13] |
| Best Director | Noelia Quintero | Nominated | |||
| Best Actress in a Leading Role | Avril Alcántara | Won | |||
| Best Actor in a Leading Role | Amauris Pérez | Nominated | |||
| Best Editing | Nino Martínez | Won | |||
| Best Musicalization | Rita Indiana & Luis Irrizarri | Won | |||
| Best Art Direction | Oliver Rivas | Won | |||
| Best Costume Design | Alina Julia | Won |
References
- ^ Romero, Argénida (2020-11-26). "Noelia Quintero Herencia: "Creo mucho en la energía que traen las obras de arte"". Diario Libre (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-10-08.
- ^ Sosa, José. "Papi, un hito de cine dominicano". Acento (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-10-08.
- ^ Sebastian, Joan (2020-11-25). ""Papi", adaptación de novela homónima de Rita Indiana llega a los cines". Showbuzz (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2025-10-08.
- ^ "Lantica Media presenta «Papi», una adaptación cinematográfica de la novela de Rita Indiana". El Nuevo Diario (in Spanish). 2020-11-26. Retrieved 2025-10-08.
- ^ "Papi". Instituto Cervantes (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-10-08.
- ^ Lora, Felix. "Papi (26 noviembre/estreno)". Cinema Dominicano (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2021-05-06. Retrieved 2025-10-08.
- ^ "Fin de rodaje de Papi en Pinewood DR". Diario Libre (in Spanish). 2017-12-21. Retrieved 2025-10-08.
- ^ Dolio, Juan (2017-12-30). "Lantica Media concluye el rodaje de la película "Papi"". Hoy Digital (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-10-08.
- ^ "Lantica Media presenta "Papi", la adaptación al cine del libro de Rita Indiana". Diario Libre (in Spanish). 2020-11-25. Retrieved 2025-10-08.
- ^ Hernández, Richard (2020-11-13). "Rita Indiana estrenará en RD película «Papi» a final de noviembre". Más Vip (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-10-08.
- ^ "Lista completa de nominados a Premios Soberano 2019 y 2020". Listín Diario (in Spanish). 2021-04-27. Retrieved 2025-10-08.
- ^ Rodríguez, Taina (2022-08-19). "Los Premios La Silla anuncia lista de nominados y la nueva fecha de la ceremonia". DGCINE (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2025-10-08.
- ^ Rodríguez, Taina (2022-08-29). "Listado de Ganadores "Premios La Silla 2022"". DGCINE (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2025-10-08.