
Retoño
Synopsis
Puerto Rican sculptor Julio César Díaz, born in Patillas in 1944, recalls how art saved him during the Vietnam War. Retoño follows him from the sawmill where he buys his wood to his workshop, through the process of creating his sculptures in native woods such as mahogany, cedar and capá prieto.
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Retoño (2011) | Documentary Opening
Type: Teaser • Published 2026-10-15
Top Cast
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- Director
- —
- Original Score
- José Solís Jordán
- Original Title
- Retoño
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 21m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
José Solís Jordán
José Juan Encarnación Saiter
José Juan Encarnación Saiter, José Solís Jordán
José Juan Encarnación Saiter, José Solís Jordán
Department Leadership Roster
José Juan Encarnación Saiter
Producer
José Juan Encarnación Saiter
Editor
José Juan Encarnación Saiter
Director of Photography
José Solís Jordán
Producer
José Solís Jordán
Editor
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What is Retoño about?
Puerto Rican sculptor Julio César Díaz, born in Patillas in 1944, recalls how art saved him during the Vietnam War. Retoño follows him from the sawmill where he buys his wood to his workshop, through the process of creating his sculptures in native woods such as mahogany, cedar and capá prieto.
Who directed Retoño?
Retoño was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Retoño?
The principal cast of Retoño includes Julio César Díaz.
When was Retoño released and how long is it?
Retoño was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Retoño?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Retoño was composed by José Solís Jordán.
