Madagascar (1994 movie) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Madagascar |
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| Directed by | Fernando Pérez |
| Produced by | Santiago Llapur |
| Written by | Fernando Pérez Manuel Rodríguez |
| Starring | Elena Bolaños Zaida Castellanos Laura De la Uz |
| Music by | Edesio Alejandro |
| Cinematography | Raúl Pérez Ureta |
| Editing by | Julia Yip |
| Release date(s) | 1994 |
| Running time | 50 mins |
| Country | Cuba |
| Language | Spanish |
This page is about the 1994 Cuban movie. For the animated DreamWorks movie, see Madagascar (2005 movie).
Madagascar is a 1994 movie from Cuba. It was directed by Fernando Pérez. This film was a new step for the director. It moved away from his earlier, more realistic movies. Instead, it focused on feelings and deeper meanings. The story is about a mother and daughter in Cuba. It shows their relationship and how they struggle to talk to each other. This happens during a tough time in Cuba called the Special Period. This was a time when the country faced many economic challenges. The movie features the voices of Elena Bolaños, Rolando Díaz, Daniel Díaz Torres, Zaida Castellanos, and Laura De la Uz.
Movie Achievements
Madagascar received several important awards. These awards recognized the film's unique style and powerful story.
Major Film Awards
- Berlin International Film Festival - Caligari Film Award
- Festróia - Tróia International Film Festival - Golden Dolphin
- Fribourg International Film Festival - Grand Prix
- Havana Film Festival - ARCI-NOVA Award for Fernando Pérez
- Cuban Press Association Award - FIPRESCI Prize - Special Mention
- Cuban Press Association Award - Special Jury Prize
- Sundance Film Festival - Latin America Cinema Award
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