Life Is to Whistle
La vida es silbar
Synopsis
Three characters in present-day Havana must choose between clinging to their self-restricting beliefs, or getting rid of them to live more freely. Ballerina Mariana has promised God celibacy if she gets the role of "Giselle"; Social-worker Julia always faints after hearing a certain word; and pot-smoking percussionist Elpidio was abandoned by his mother, coincidentally named Cuba, some time ago and has not yet gotten over the loss.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Luis Alberto García
Elpidio Valdes
Coralia Veloz
Julia
Isabel Santos
Claudia Rojas
Mariana
Ana Victoria Pérez
Bebe
Rolando Brito
Dr. Fernando
Juan Manuel Reyes
Ismael
Monica Guffanti
Mme. Garces
Veronica Milagros
Cándida
Manuel Porto
Taxista que llora
Raúl Pomares
Taxista
Luis Ubaldo Penitez
Settimio
Michaelis Cue
Hombrecito
Jorge Molina
Cycle Driver
Aramís Delgado
Vigon
Tito Junco
Santero
Miguel A. Daranas
Director Asilo
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fernando Pérez
- Screenplay & Story
- Huberto Jiménez, Fernando Pérez, Eduardo del Llano Rodríguez
- Original Title
- La vida es silbar
- Country of Origin
- Cuba
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fernando Pérez
Huberto Jiménez, Fernando Pérez, Eduardo del Llano Rodríguez
Camilo Vives
Department Leadership Roster
Fernando Pérez
Director
Huberto Jiménez
Writer
Fernando Pérez
Writer
Eduardo del Llano Rodríguez
Writer
Camilo Vives
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Life Is to Whistle
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What is Life Is to Whistle about?
Three characters in present-day Havana must choose between clinging to their self-restricting beliefs, or getting rid of them to live more freely. Ballerina Mariana has promised God celibacy if she gets the role of "Giselle"; Social-worker Julia always faints after hearing a certain word; and pot-smoking percussionist Elpidio was abandoned by his mother, coincidentally named Cuba, some time ago and has not yet gotten over the loss.
Who directed Life Is to Whistle?
Life Is to Whistle was directed by Fernando Pérez.
Who stars in Life Is to Whistle?
The principal cast of Life Is to Whistle includes Luis Alberto García, Coralia Veloz, Isabel Santos, Claudia Rojas, Ana Victoria Pérez.
When was Life Is to Whistle released and how long is it?
Life Is to Whistle was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.