August
Agosto
“Amidst the greatest crisis in Cuban history, a boy's life will change forever.”
Synopsis
Cuba, summer of 1994. In the midst of período especial, one of the greatest crises in the country’s history, thousands of Cuban rafters try to reach the United States illegally, never sure if they’ll make it out alive. With holidays starting, Carlos plunges into a carefree August, wandering around with his friends and falling in love for the first time. Little does he know about the country’s uncertain future, and in this hot summer, the world of Carlos will turn upside down.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
AUGUST Trailer | TIFF 2019
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-08-30
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Damián González Guerrero
Carlos
Alejandro Guerrero Machado
Mandy
Glenda Delgado Dominguez
Elena
Lola Amores
Mother
Verónica Lynn
Grandma
Monse Duany
Teacher
María Laura García
Neighbour
Maribel García
Woman Rafter
Yara Masiel
Rafter's Wife
Tatiana Monge
Rafter
Edel Govea
Man at Ruins
Eduardo Martinez
Drunk
Niu Ventura
Man at Funeral Parlor
Jaime Morales
Rafter
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Armando Capó
- Screenplay & Story
- Abel Arcos Soto, Armando Capó
- Original Score
- Alex Catona
- Original Title
- Agosto
- Country of Origin
- Costa Rica, Cuba, France
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- La Feria Producciones, Dsafía Producciones
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Armando Capó
Abel Arcos Soto, Armando Capó
Alex Catona
Javier Labrador Delafeu
Ariel Escalante, Juan Soto Taborda
Nathalie Trafford, Marcela Esquivel Jiménez, Rena Dillon Cruz, Claudia Olivera
Department Leadership Roster
Armando Capó
Director
Abel Arcos Soto
Screenplay
Nathalie Trafford
Producer
Ariel Escalante
Editor
Juan Soto Taborda
Editor
Celia Ledón
Production Design
Alex Catona
Original Music Composer
Marcela Esquivel Jiménez
Producer
Javier Labrador Delafeu
Director of Photography
Armando Capó
Screenplay
Claudia Olivera
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for August.
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Frequently Asked Questions About August
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is August about?
Cuba, summer of 1994. In the midst of período especial, one of the greatest crises in the country’s history, thousands of Cuban rafters try to reach the United States illegally, never sure if they’ll make it out alive. With holidays starting, Carlos plunges into a carefree August, wandering around with his friends and falling in love for the first time. Little does he know about the country’s uncertain future, and in this hot summer, the world of Carlos will turn upside down.
Who directed August?
August was directed by Armando Capó.
Who stars in August?
The principal cast of August includes Damián González Guerrero, Alejandro Guerrero Machado, Glenda Delgado Dominguez, Lola Amores, Verónica Lynn.
When was August released and how long is it?
August was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for August?
The original motion picture soundtrack for August was composed by Alex Catona.