Yuli (2018)

Yuli (2018) poster

Yuli is the nickname given to Carlos Acosta by his father, Pedro, who considers him the son of Ogun, an African god and a fighter. As a child Yuli avoids discipline and education, learning from the streets of an impoverished and abandoned Havana. His father, however, has other ideas, and knowing that his son has a natural talent for dance, sends him to the National Ballet School of Cuba. Despite his repeated escapes and initial poor behaviour, the boy is inevitably drawn to the world of dance, and begins to shape his legendary career from a young age, becoming the first black dancer to be cast in some of the most prestigious ballet roles, originally written for white dancers, in companies such as the Houston Ballet or the Royal Ballet in London.

Director: Icíar Bollaín
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 115 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Alberto Iglesias
Cinematography: Álex Catalán
Production: Morena Films, Potboiler Productions, Producciones de la 5ª Avenida, The Match Factory, Movistar Plus+, ICAIC, Eurimages
Country: Germany, Cuba, Spain, France, United Kingdom
Language: Español
Original Language: es

Keywords

biography, based on true story

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Icíar Bollaín
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yuli about?
Yuli is the nickname given to Carlos Acosta by his father, Pedro, who considers him the son of Ogun, an African god and a fighter. As a child Yuli avoids discipline and education, learning from the streets of an impoverished and abandoned Havana. His father, however, has other ideas, and knowing that his son has a natural talent for dance, sends him to the National Ballet School of Cuba. Despite his repeated escapes and initial poor behaviour, the boy is inevitably drawn to the world of dance, and begins to shape his legendary career from a young age, becoming the first black dancer to be cast in some of the most prestigious ballet roles, originally written for white dancers, in companies such as the Houston Ballet or the Royal Ballet in London.
Who directed Yuli?
Yuli was directed by Icíar Bollaín.
Who stars in Yuli?
Yuli stars Santiago Alfonso, Carlos Acosta, Keyvin Martínez, Edison Manuel Olbera, Laura de la Uz, Yerlín Pérez López.
How long is Yuli?
Yuli has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
What genre is Yuli?
Yuli is a Drama film.
Where was Yuli produced?
Yuli was produced in Germany, Cuba, Spain, France, United Kingdom.