August (2019)

Amidst the greatest crisis in Cuban history, a boy's life will change forever.

August (2019) poster

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.

Director: Armando Capó
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 85 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Alex Catona
Cinematography: Javier Labrador Delafeu
Editing: Ariel Escalante, Juan Soto Taborda
Production: La Feria Producciones, Dsafía Producciones
Country: Costa Rica, Cuba, France
Language: Español
Original Language: es

Keywords

cuba

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

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?
August stars Damián González Guerrero, Alejandro Guerrero Machado, Glenda Delgado Dominguez, Lola Amores, Verónica Lynn, Monse Duany.
How long is August?
August has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
What genre is August?
August is a Drama film.
Where was August produced?
August was produced in Costa Rica, Cuba, France.