18 Tet Chico & Rita by Tono Errando, Javier Mariscal, and Fernando Trueba
In cooperation with the Embassy of Spain in Albania
Spanish Cinema Friday – Viernes de Cine Español
Viernes 25 de Octubre de 2019 a las 19:00h
Të Premten 25 Tetor 2019, ora 19:00
“Chico & Rita” directed by Tono Errando, Javier Mariscal, and Fernando Trueba
94 min – 2010 – Spain/UK
Animation, Crime, Drama
with the voices of Limara Meneses, Eman Xor Oña, Mario Guerra, etc…
(Spanish language with English subtitles)
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.
The film was nominated for Oscar, and received another 9 wins & 11 nominations in International Film Festivals.
Awards
2010: Goya Awards: Best Animation Film
2011: Academy Awards: Nominated to Best Animation Film
2011: European Film Awards: Best Animated Film
2011: Annecy Film Festival: Fnac Award for a feature film
2011: Annie Awards: Nominated for Best Film
2011: Forqué Awards: Best Documentary or Animated Film
2011: 2 Gaudí Awards: Best Animated Film and Original Music. 6 nominations
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