Chico & Rita
(DVD)

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Published
[New York, NY] : New Video Group, [2012].
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 94 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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Southside - MediaDVD ChicoChecked OutMay 8, 2024

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Published
[New York, NY] : New Video Group, [2012].
Language
Spanish
UPC
767685274675

Notes

General Note
Originally produced as a motion picture in 2010, distributed by GKIDS.
General Note
Special features: the making of Chico & Rita featurette; audio commentary with directors Fernando Trueba and Javier Mariscal; U.S. trailer.
General Note
"For mature audiences"--Container.
Creation/Production Credits
Directors, Tono Errando, Javier Mariscal, Fernando Trueba ; writers, Martínez de Pisón, Fernando Trueba ; music, Bebo Valdés ; director of animation, Manolo Gauana ; editor, Arnau Quiles ; layout artist, Jesús García.
Participants/Performers
Voices: Limara Meneses, Eman Xor Oña, Mario Guerra, Jon Adams, Renny Arozarena ; singers, Bebo Valdés (Chico), Idania Valdés (Rita).
Description
"Cuba, 1948. Chico is a young piano player with big dreams. Rita is a beautiful singer with an extraordinary voice. Music and desire unite them as they chase their dreams and each other from Havana to New York, Paris, Hollywood and Las Vegas. With an original soundtrack by legendary Cuban pianist and five-time Grammy-winning composer Bebo Valdés, Chico & Rita captures a defining moment in the evolution of history and jazz"--Container.
System Details
DVD ; NTSC ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.
Language
In Spanish with optional subtitles in English.
Awards
Academy Award nominee, 2012: Best Animated Feature.

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