El Rey de La Habana (2015)
Año de lanzamiento: 2015
Nación: Dominican Republic, Spain, Switzerland
Alternative Title: Der König von Havanna, Król Hawany, The King of Havana
Director: Agustí Villaronga
Writer: Agustí Villaronga, Pedro Juan Gutiérrez
Producción & Género
Productor: Producer: Luisa Matienzo, Celines Toribio
Compañías: Pandora Cinema, Tusitala Producciones Cinematográficas S.L., Esencia Films, Filmax, TVE, Canal+ España, TV3, Bord Cadre Films, Programa Ibermedia, Instituto de la Cinematografía y de las Artes Audiovisuales, DGCine, Batu Films
Género: Drama
Budget: N/A
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Palabras clave: adolescence
Historia
El Rey de La Habana follows Reinaldo, a young man recently escaped from reformatory, as he navigates the streets of Havana in the late 1990s. Struggling to get by amidst the harsh conditions and economic crisis of the period, Reinaldo encounters disillusionment, hunger, and a sense of aimlessness. His life takes a turn when he meets Magda and Yunisleidy, two women who are also struggling to survive in this environment.
Resumen
Set against the backdrop of late 1990s Havana, El Rey de La Habana offers a raw and gritty portrayal of life during one of Cuba's most challenging decades. The film focuses on the struggles of its protagonist, Reinaldo, as he grapples with poverty, disillusionment, and the constant presence of hunger. While the source material is somewhat limited in detail, it suggests that the story revolves around Reinaldo's encounters with other survivors like him, such as Magda and Yunisleidy.
