Woodpeckers
Carpinteros
Synopsis
Julián finds love and a reason for living in the last place imaginable: the Dominican Republic's Najayo Prison. His romance, with fellow prisoner Yanelly, must develop through sign language and without the knowledge of dozens of guards.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- José María Cabral
- Screenplay & Story
- José María Cabral
- Original Score
- Freddy Ginebra
- Original Title
- Carpinteros
- Country of Origin
- Dominican Republic
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, French
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Tabula Rasa
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
José María Cabral
José María Cabral
Freddy Ginebra
Hernan Herrera
José María Cabral
Department Leadership Roster
José María Cabral
Director
José María Cabral
Writer
Hernan Herrera
Director of Photography
Freddy Ginebra
Original Music Composer
José María Cabral
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Frequently Asked Questions About Woodpeckers
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What is Woodpeckers about?
Julián finds love and a reason for living in the last place imaginable: the Dominican Republic's Najayo Prison. His romance, with fellow prisoner Yanelly, must develop through sign language and without the knowledge of dozens of guards.
Who directed Woodpeckers?
Woodpeckers was directed by José María Cabral.
Who stars in Woodpeckers?
The principal cast of Woodpeckers includes Jean Jean, Judith Rodriguez Perez, Ramón Emilio Candelario, Manuel Raposo, Carlota Carretero.
When was Woodpeckers released and how long is it?
Woodpeckers was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Woodpeckers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Woodpeckers was composed by Freddy Ginebra.