José Maria Cabral on Tallinn-Bound ‘Sh*t Happens,’ Boarded by Latido Films: ‘It’s About Class, Dependency and Power’
José María Cabral, a three-time Oscar hopeful for the Dominican Republic and the first Dominican filmmaker selected for Sundance, with 2017’s “Woodpeckers,”…
Variety reports: José María Cabral, a three-time Oscar hopeful for the Dominican Republic and the first Dominican filmmaker selected for Sundance, with 2017’s “Woodpeckers,” is set to deliver with the Tallinn competition entry “Sh*t Happens” his first dark comedy.
An Almodovaresque tale of social divide and powerplay in a Dominican household where – literally – shit happens,.
This entertainment story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include José Maria Cabral, Latido Films and It’s About Class.
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