Quintessential Directors: Barry Jenkins
A brief look at two Barry Jenkins films that have established him as one of the greatest filmmakers of our time.
La gran fiesta (1987)
In 1942, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, a casino is organizing a farewell party for its patrons, since it's about to be turned into a US military base. The guests drink, seduce and gossip, but some also plot against each other.
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In 1942, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, a casino is organizing a farewell party for its patrons, since it's about to be turned into a US military base. The guests drink, seduce and gossip, but some also plot against each other.
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Genre:Drama, Romance
Written By:Ana Lydia Vega, Marcos Zurinaga
In Theaters:7/17/1987
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Runtime:101 minutes
Studio:Zaga Film, Zeta Film
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