Yuli
Originally released in 2018. Yuli is a drama film. directed by Icíar Bollaín.
Starring Santiago Alfonso, Carlos Acosta, and Keyvin Martínez
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 14, 2018
7 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (97 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Germany
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Director
Top Cast
Santiago Alfonso
as Pedro
Carlos Acosta
as Carlos Acosta (Actual)
Keyvin Martínez
as Carlos Acosta (Joven)
Edison Manuel Olbera
as Carlos Acosta (1983)
Laura de la Uz
as Maestra Chery
Yerlín Pérez López
as María
Carlos Enrique Almirante
as Enrique
Andrea Doimeadios
as Berta
Alexandra Prokhorova
as Amiga Inglesa
Tamara Rojo
as Julieta
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Morena Films
- Potboiler Productions
- Producciones de la 5ª Avenida
- The Match Factory
- Movistar Plus+
- ICAIC
- Eurimages
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...
Who directed Yuli?
Yuli was directed by Icíar Bollaín.
How long is Yuli?
Yuli has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was Yuli released?
Yuli was released on December 14, 2018 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Yuli?
The main cast of Yuli includes Santiago Alfonso, Carlos Acosta, Keyvin Martínez, Edison Manuel Olbera, Laura de la Uz.