The Companion
El acompañante
“In the 80's, when fear spread faster than HIV, Cuba confined the epidemic behind a wall”
Synopsis
At the height of the 1980s AIDS epidemic, Cuban boxing champion Horacio's punishment for failing a drug test is to watch over the brash, combative Daniel, a patient in a sanatorium where HIV patients are compulsorily confined. The two collide as Daniel yearns for freedom while Horacio dreams of returning to the ring.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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EL ACOMPAÑANTE (The Companion) TRAILER. English subtitles available in menu
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-09-16
Top Cast
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Yotuel Romero
Horacio Romero
Armando Miguel Gómez
Daniel Guerrero
Camila Arteche
Lisandra
Jazz Vilá
Boris
Yailene Sierra
Doctora
Yerlín Pérez López
Chely
Iván Colas
Padre de Daniel
Jorge Molina
El Yiky
Michel Pentón
Preso de remplazo
Broselianda Hernández
La Madre
Modesto Agüero
Comentarista deportivo
Héctor Vinent
Campeón Olímpico de Boxeo
Release History & Theatrical Window
Pusan International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 11, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pavel Giroud
- Screenplay & Story
- Pierre Edelman, Pavel Giroud, Alejandro Brugués
- Original Score
- Ulises Hernández, Sergio Valdes
- Original Title
- El acompañante
- Country of Origin
- Panama, Cuba, Venezuela
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pavel Giroud
Pierre Edelman, Pavel Giroud, Alejandro Brugués
Ulises Hernández, Sergio Valdes
Ernesto Calzado Yanes
Jacques Comets
Antonio Lopez, Lía Rodríguez, Daniel Díaz Ravelo
Department Leadership Roster
Pavel Giroud
Director
Pavel Giroud
Writer
Ulises Hernández
Original Music Composer
Jacques Comets
Editor
Sergio Valdes
Original Music Composer
Ernesto Calzado Yanes
Director of Photography
Daniel Díaz Ravelo
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Companion
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What is The Companion about?
At the height of the 1980s AIDS epidemic, Cuban boxing champion Horacio's punishment for failing a drug test is to watch over the brash, combative Daniel, a patient in a sanatorium where HIV patients are compulsorily confined. The two collide as Daniel yearns for freedom while Horacio dreams of returning to the ring.
Who directed The Companion?
The Companion was directed by Pavel Giroud.
Who stars in The Companion?
The principal cast of The Companion includes Yotuel Romero, Armando Miguel Gómez, Camila Arteche, Jazz Vilá, Yailene Sierra.
When was The Companion released and how long is it?
The Companion was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for The Companion?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Companion was composed by Ulises Hernández, Sergio Valdes.