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Esteban poster

Film · 2016

Esteban

Directed by Jonal Cosculluela · starring Yuliet Cruz, Manuel Porto and Reinaldo Guanche

Synopsis

Jonal Cosculluela's first feature film written by Amilcar Salatti and starring the young actor Reinaldo Guanche. 'Esteban' tells the story of a 5 year-old boy who discovers a source of satisfaction and happiness in music. After casually showing an innate talent for playing the piano, Esteban will fight to make his dreams come true: he wants to become a famous musician. That's the reason why the kid must overcome several and big obstacles in order to achieve success. 'Esteban' is a story of hope, enthusiasm and personal transformation. This drama has a soundtrack created and performed by Chucho Valdés, the most influential figure in modern Afro-Cuban jazz. The film also stars Yuliet Cruz, Manuel Porto and Raúl Pomares.

The essentials

Runtime
90 min1 hour and 30 minutes
How long is Esteban?
1 hour and 30 minutes (90 minutes).
Who directed Esteban?
Jonal Cosculluela.
Who is in Esteban?
It stars Yuliet Cruz, Manuel Porto and Reinaldo Guanche.
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Writers
Amilcar Salatti
Producers
Omar Olazábal

Photos and posters

All 9 photos

Trivia

  • Chucho Valdés, cuban pianist very important in the modern history of jazz, has created and performed the soundtrack of the film.

  • First feature film of director Jonal Cosculluela.

  • The film takes up to five years to complete.

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