Cuban Dancer
Synopsis
Alexis, a talented and proud student of the National Ballet School of Cuba, spends his life practicing chassé and entrechats with his girlfriend and dance partner Yelenia. However, when his family moves to Florida to be reunited with his sister, he must adjust his expectations and dreams to a radically new environment. Alexis, facing rejection and homesick for his native Cuba, feels lost and alone. He must find his way in the world of American ballet while remaining faithful to his roots.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-02-24
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roberto Salinas
- Screenplay & Story
- Roberto Salinas, Laura Domingo Agüero
- Original Score
- Caroline Chaspoul, Eduardo Henríquez
- Original Title
- Cuban Dancer
- Country of Origin
- Canada, Chile, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Filmoption, Indyca, RAI Cinema, Valdivia Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roberto Salinas
Roberto Salinas, Laura Domingo Agüero
Caroline Chaspoul, Eduardo Henríquez
Abraham Lifshitz
Paul Cadieux, Simone Catania, Fernando Lataste
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Roberto Salinas
Director
Roberto Salinas
Writer
Laura Domingo Agüero
Writer
Paul Cadieux
Producer
Simone Catania
Producer
Fernando Lataste
Producer
Caroline Chaspoul
Original Music Composer
Eduardo Henríquez
Original Music Composer
Abraham Lifshitz
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cuban Dancer
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What is Cuban Dancer about?
Alexis, a talented and proud student of the National Ballet School of Cuba, spends his life practicing chassé and entrechats with his girlfriend and dance partner Yelenia. However, when his family moves to Florida to be reunited with his sister, he must adjust his expectations and dreams to a radically new environment. Alexis, facing rejection and homesick for his native Cuba, feels lost and alone. He must find his way in the world of American ballet while remaining faithful to his roots.
Who directed Cuban Dancer?
Cuban Dancer was directed by Roberto Salinas.
Who stars in Cuban Dancer?
The principal cast of Cuban Dancer includes Alexis Francisco Valdes Martinez, Yelenia Riveron Gomez, Alexis Valdes Quer, Joseph Bohbot, Catherine Doherty.
When was Cuban Dancer released and how long is it?
Cuban Dancer was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Cuban Dancer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cuban Dancer was composed by Caroline Chaspoul, Eduardo Henríquez.