Woodpeckers (2017)
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.
Director: José María Cabral
Genre: Drama, Crime
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date: January 23, 2017
Cast
- Jean Jean - Julián
- Judith Rodriguez Perez - Yanelly
- Ramón Emilio Candelario - Manaury
- Manuel Raposo - Fausto
- Carlota Carretero - Directora mujeres
- Aleja Johnson - Rosa
- Mario Nuñez - Machete
- Merionne Toussaint
- Keunis Álvarez
- Karina Valdez
Screenplay
Music: Freddy Ginebra
Cinematography: Hernan Herrera
Editing: José María Cabral
Production: Tabula Rasa
Country: Dominican Republic
Language: Français, Español
Original Language: es
Themes
Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Burning Envy and Destructive Power, Brutal Prison Drama, Prison Riot and Anarchy
Keywords
prison, jealousy, racial slur, sign languages
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Woodpeckers stars Jean Jean, Judith Rodriguez Perez, Ramón Emilio Candelario, Manuel Raposo, Carlota Carretero, Aleja Johnson.
- How long is Woodpeckers?
- Woodpeckers has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is Woodpeckers?
- Woodpeckers is a Drama, Crime film.
- Where was Woodpeckers produced?
- Woodpeckers was produced in Dominican Republic.
- What are the themes of Woodpeckers?
- The themes of Woodpeckers include: Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Burning Envy and Destructive Power, Brutal Prison Drama, Prison Riot and Anarchy.