Dominican comedy "La Esquina 'ta en Candela" hits theaters after premiere
A plain street corner becomes the center of a tangle of humor and tension. A new Dominican comedy opens in theaters across the country this Thursday.
Key points
- The film is directed by Frank Perozo and written by Kendy Yanoreth.
- It brings together comedy figures from film, theater, radio and television, along with debut actors.
- Miguel Céspedes, Raymond Pozo and Fausto Mata lead the cast.
- The central setting is a neighborhood corner store (colmado).
Caribbean Films held a premiere gala for "La Esquina 'ta en Candela," a new Dominican comedy directed by Frank Perozo and written by Kendy Yanoreth. The film mixes humor, dramatic touches and unexpected situations that reflect everyday life in the neighborhood.
The cast brings together well-known comedy figures from film, theater, radio and television, alongside debut actors. Miguel Céspedes (Rubén) and Raymond Pozo (Camacho) lead the cast, joined by Fausto Mata, Aquiles Correa, Candy Flow, Enger Luna, Gerardo Mercedes, Chanel Valois, Paula Disla, Soraya Pina, Escarlet Molina, Martha Candela, Yarlenys Vargas and Gabriel Polanco. Reconocidos and Capricornio TV also make special appearances.
The story is set around a neighborhood corner store. An ordinary situation turns into a tangle that involves the whole community. Pride, justice, dignity and the unity of the neighborhood come together amid the chaos.
At the gala, Frank Perozo highlighted the growth of Dominican cinema in its different forms, as well as the openings now available for new talent and for actors from different fields to work together.
The film opens in theaters across the country this Thursday.
Why it matters
Productions like this create jobs and local business activity in the areas where they are filmed, and bring Dominican neighborhood life and identity to the screen.