Tropico de Sangre (2010)

This is the story of three brave women; Patria, Minerva, and Maria Teresa, they were known as the Mirabal Sisters, born into a privileged family in the fields of Salcedo. At that time, the ... See full summary »

Director:

Juan Delancer

Writer:

Juan Delancer

Stars:

Michelle Rodriguez, Juan Fernández, Sergio Carlo

Cast

Credited cast:
Michelle Rodriguez	...	Minerva Mirabal
Juan Fernández	...	Trujillo
Sergio Carlo	...	Manolo Tavares
Claudette Lali	...	Emilia
Alexander Estrella	...	Teniente Jimenez
Mario Lebrón	...	Enrique Mirabal
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Liche Ariza	...	Cornel Tomas Ovando
Elias Caamaño Perez	...	Manuel De Moya Alonso - Pimpo
Cruzmonty	...	Imbert Barreras
Solly Duran	...	Gertrudis
Luchy Estevez	...	Patria Mirabal
Edwin David Garcia	...	Salvador Estrella Sadhala
Dede Mirabal	...	Herself
Amauris Pérez	...	Leandro
Victor Ramirez	...	Agente del SIN

Storyline

This is the story of three brave women; Patria, Minerva, and Maria Teresa, they were known as the Mirabal Sisters, born into a privileged family in the fields of Salcedo. At that time, the Dominican Republic was under the sway of the dictator, Rafael Leonidas Trujillo Molina, who has ruled the country with an iron fist since 1930. This is the story of how Minerva and her sisters dared to defy the mad dictator and his ruthless government, alongside some allies and family members as well. But this act of bravery and courage leads to tragic consequences, but an inspiration for the people.

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Genres:

Drama | History

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

Dominican Republic

Language:

Spanish

Release Date:

2 September 2010 (Dominican Republic)

Also Known As:

Rains of Injustice

Company Credits

Production Co:

Kemasi Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

116 min

Color:

Color (technicolor) Color

User Reviews

At least its a decent try!

A film with ups and downs, that's Tropico de Sangre! Being said that, come on, it's a try. And it really has substance and good things to be pointed out! Tropico de Sangre exposes in an authentic way the often repeated story of the Mirabal Sisters.

To start off with the good, the movie's technical aspects are admirable. The image is great, the effects are great, and the production managed to successfully achieve the environment of the 50's with a hit in both dressing and scenery.

The performance of several actors such as Sharlene Taule and Sergio Carlo (btw, is that his name?) performing Manolo were standouts, as well as the performance of experienced Cesar Evora. Michelle Rodriguez, despite the negative aspects, delivered the expected. Other minor actors like the one performing Minerva's father and the one performing Johnny Abbes resulted convincing as well.

The way they tell the story is completely different to what we have seen, almost like much more poetical to me, and with right touches of fiction.

Going to the cons, the story seemed to run slower than how it should have run. Sometimes you felt lost regarding some characters: who is he? why is he there?

Juan Fernandez performance, is truly disappointing often falling in ridiculousness. His voice trying to imitate Trujillo sounded like a comic brought to the screen, and his inflexions were way too robotic. Minerva's mom is a complete joke as well! Very bad make up and very depressing performance! Actresses like Claudette Lali, Luchy Estevez, Celines Toribio... are just soap opera-ish! Too melodramatic and no real essence. Very superficial!

Anyways, this move is dignifying Dominican depressing cinema!