Una noche (One Night) is a 2012 Cuban-set drama-thriller film written and directed by Lucy Mulloy and starring Dariel Arrechaga, Anailín de la Rúa de la Torre, and Javier Nuñez Florián.
Trapped in desperate poverty in Havana, Raúl dreams of escaping to Miami. When accused of assaulting a tourist, he sees his only option as to flee. He begs his best friend, Elio, to abandon everything, including his family, and help him reach Miami, 90 miles across the ocean. Elio's commitment is tested when he is torn between helping Raúl escape and protecting his twin sister, Lila. The three leave on a raft which Elio made of tires. Sharks are attracted by Lila's menstrual blood seeping into the water. Elio dies when trying to rescue Lila. Raúl and Lila end up adrift, clinging to a styrofoam board, and are pulled to the Cuban shore by British tourists with their jet skis.
Productionedit
Mulloy spent years in Havana researching for her first feature Una noche. Whilst in Cuba Mulloy's story developed as she searched for young untrained talent to take the lead roles. Mulloy received a production grant and mentorship from Spike Lee.[1]
Real-life defectionedit
While in Miami to promote the film in 2012, actors Anailín de la Rúa de la Torre (Lila) and Javier Nuñez Florián (Elio) disappeared. When they made contact, they indicated they were defecting, requesting political asylum.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
Receptionedit
Actors Anailín de la Rúa de la Torre, Javier Núñez Florián and director Lucy Mulloy at the Miami Film Society special event screening of Una noche at the Paragon Coconut Grove in 2013.
Una noche world premiered at the 2012 Berlin International Film Festival in the Generation Competition and had its US premier at the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival.[7] "A pulsing debut feature has an undercurrent of ribald comedy that doesn't entirely prepare the viewer for the harrowing turn it takes."[8]
Una noche shot to international media attention, ahead of its US premiere when two of the film's lead actors, Javier Nuñez Florián and Anailín de la Rúa de la Torre, on their way to present the film at its US premier in Tribeca Film Festival, disappeared, reportedly defecting to the US.[2][3][4][5][6]
In a highly publicized twist Javier Nuñez Florián and his co-star Dariel Arrechada went on to win the Best Actor Award with Nuñez remaining in hiding during the ensuing media frenzy.[5][6] "Una Noche cleaned up at Tribeca Film Festival in juried awards, taking home best actor, cinematography, and new director honors in the Narrative competition."[4]
Accoladesedit
In 2010, with Una noche in full production, Mulloy was awarded the Creative Promise Emerging Narrative Award at Tribeca Film Festival.[9] In January 2010 Una noche won the Spike Lee Production Grant Award for film production.[10] Winner 2010 Adrienne Shelly Foundation IFP Director's Grant.[11] Winner 2011 Gotham Award Euphoria Calvin Klein Spotlight on Women Filmmakers’ ‘Live The Dream’ post production grant.[12]Una noche's was at the 2012 Berlin International Film Festival.
In the United States, Una noche premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and went on to win:
Tribeca Film Festival Award for Best Director of a Feature Film - Lucy Mulloy
Tribeca Film Festival Award for Best Actor in a Feature Film - shared between Javier Nuñez Florian and his co-star Dariel Arrechada
Tribeca Film Festival Award for Best Cinematography of a Feature Film - shared between Shlomo Godder and Trevor Forrest
Gotham Award Spotlight Award For Women Filmmakers Una noche
Independent Spirit Awards Best Editor Nomination, Cindy Lee Una noche
Referencesedit
^ abTara Aquino (29 August 2013). "Interview: "Una Noche" Director Lucy Mulloy Talks Shooting in Cuba, Defecting to America, and Breaking Into the Film Industry". Complex. from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 20 December 2015.
^ abLee Hernandez,Cristina Costantini (22 April 2012). "'Una Noche' Actors From Cuba Flee During Film's Tribeca Festival Premiere". Huffington Post. from the original on 8 September 2016. Retrieved 18 May 2016.
^ abDaniel Eagan (April 27, 2012). "From Summer Blockbusters to Orphan Films". Smithsonian. from the original on 30 April 2012. Retrieved 18 May 2016.
^ abcJohn DeFore (27 April 2012). "Critic's Notebook: Films That Debuted Elsewhere Outshone Tribeca Film Festival's World Premieres". Hollywood Reporter. from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 18 May 2016.
^ abcSteve Dollar (April 26, 2012). "Defectors' Tale Leads Jury Awards". Wall Street Journal. from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 18 May 2016.
^ abcAFP (27 April 2012). "Cuba boat people film wins at New York Tribeca festival". The Telegraph. from the original on 23 December 2015. Retrieved 18 May 2016.
^Bryce J. Renninger (21 February 2012). "An Escape-from-Cuba Saga Six Years in the Works: Lucy Mulloy and Her Cast Talk 'Una Noche' in Berlin". Indiewire. from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 17 May 2016.
^Justin Chang (6 March 2012). "Review: 'Una noche'". Variety. from the original on 15 November 2012. Retrieved 18 May 2016.
^Results of Tribeca Film Festival in Variety Retrieved September, 2010. 2010-05-23 at the Wayback Machine
^Tribeca Film Institute Retrieved April, 2012. 2011-07-28 at the Wayback Machine
^Adrienne Shelly Foundation - December 22nd, 2010 Retrieved April, 2012. 2011-10-29 at the Wayback Machine
^Jason Guerrasio (29 November 2011). ""BEGINNERS" & "THE TREE OF LIFE" SPLIT TOP PRIZE AT GOTHAM AWARDS". Filmmaker Magazine. from the original on 9 May 2012. Retrieved 18 May 2016.
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For other uses see Una noche disambiguation Una noche One Night is a 2012 Cuban set drama thriller film written and directed by Lucy Mulloy and starring Dariel Arrechaga Anailin de la Rua de la Torre and Javier Nunez Florian Una nocheDirected byLucy MulloyWritten byLucy MulloyProduced byDaniel MulloyLucy MulloyMaite ArtiedaSandy Perez AguilaStarringDariel ArrechagaAnailin de la Rua de la TorreJavier Nunez FlorianCinematographyShlomo GodderTrevor ForrestEdited byCindy LeeProductioncompaniesUna Noche Films Mulloy ProductionsDistributed bySundance SelectsRelease date16 February 2012 2012 02 16 Berlin International Film Festival Running time89 minutesCountryCuba UK USLanguagesSpanishEnglish Contents 1 Plot 2 Production 3 Real life defection 4 Reception 5 Accolades 6 References 7 External linksPlot editTrapped in desperate poverty in Havana Raul dreams of escaping to Miami When accused of assaulting a tourist he sees his only option as to flee He begs his best friend Elio to abandon everything including his family and help him reach Miami 90 miles across the ocean Elio s commitment is tested when he is torn between helping Raul escape and protecting his twin sister Lila The three leave on a raft which Elio made of tires Sharks are attracted by Lila s menstrual blood seeping into the water Elio dies when trying to rescue Lila Raul and Lila end up adrift clinging to a styrofoam board and are pulled to the Cuban shore by British tourists with their jet skis Production editMulloy spent years in Havana researching for her first feature Una noche Whilst in Cuba Mulloy s story developed as she searched for young untrained talent to take the lead roles Mulloy received a production grant and mentorship from Spike Lee 1 Real life defection editWhile in Miami to promote the film in 2012 actors Anailin de la Rua de la Torre Lila and Javier Nunez Florian Elio disappeared When they made contact they indicated they were defecting requesting political asylum 1 2 3 4 5 6 Reception edit nbsp Actors Anailin de la Rua de la Torre Javier Nunez Florian and director Lucy Mulloy at the Miami Film Society special event screening of Una noche at the Paragon Coconut Grove in 2013 Una noche world premiered at the 2012 Berlin International Film Festival in the Generation Competition and had its US premier at the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival 7 A pulsing debut feature has an undercurrent of ribald comedy that doesn t entirely prepare the viewer for the harrowing turn it takes 8 Una noche shot to international media attention ahead of its US premiere when two of the film s lead actors Javier Nunez Florian and Anailin de la Rua de la Torre on their way to present the film at its US premier in Tribeca Film Festival disappeared reportedly defecting to the US 2 3 4 5 6 In a highly publicized twist Javier Nunez Florian and his co star Dariel Arrechada went on to win the Best Actor Award with Nunez remaining in hiding during the ensuing media frenzy 5 6 Una Noche cleaned up at Tribeca Film Festival in juried awards taking home best actor cinematography and new director honors in the Narrative competition 4 Accolades editIn 2010 with Una noche in full production Mulloy was awarded the Creative Promise Emerging Narrative Award at Tribeca Film Festival 9 In January 2010 Una noche won the Spike Lee Production Grant Award for film production 10 Winner 2010 Adrienne Shelly Foundation IFP Director s Grant 11 Winner 2011 Gotham Award Euphoria Calvin Klein Spotlight on Women Filmmakers Live The Dream post production grant 12 Una noche s was at the 2012 Berlin International Film Festival In the United States Una noche premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and went on to win Tribeca Film Festival Award for Best Director of a Feature Film Lucy Mulloy Tribeca Film Festival Award for Best Actor in a Feature Film shared between Javier Nunez Florian and his co star Dariel Arrechada Tribeca Film Festival Award for Best Cinematography of a Feature Film shared between Shlomo Godder and Trevor Forrest Gotham Award Spotlight Award For Women Filmmakers Una noche Berlin Film Festival Nominated for Crystal Bear Lucy Mulloy Berlin Film Festival Nominated for Cinema Fairbindet prize Berlin Film Festival Finalist for Teddy Award Brasilia International Film Festival Best Script Una noche Deauville American Film Festival Grand Jury Prize Una noche Athens International Film Festival Best Script Una noche Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival Best Foreign Film shared between Lucy Mulloy Sandy Perez Aguila Maite Artieda Daniel Mulloy Yunior Santiago Una noche Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival Best Director Una noche Stockholm International Film Festival Telia Award Una noche International Film Festival of India Special Jury Prize Una noche Oaxaca Film Festival Best Actor Javier Nunez Florian Una noche Independent Spirit Awards Best First Feature Nomination shared between Lucy Mulloy Sandy Perez Aguila Maite Artieda Daniel Mulloy Yunior Santiago Una noche Independent Spirit Awards Best Editor Nomination Cindy Lee Una nocheReferences edit a b Tara Aquino 29 August 2013 Interview Una Noche Director Lucy Mulloy Talks Shooting in Cuba Defecting to America and Breaking Into the Film Industry Complex Archived from the original on 22 December 2015 Retrieved 20 December 2015 a b Lee Hernandez Cristina Costantini 22 April 2012 Una Noche Actors From Cuba Flee During Film s Tribeca Festival Premiere Huffington Post Archived from the original on 8 September 2016 Retrieved 18 May 2016 a b Daniel Eagan April 27 2012 From Summer Blockbusters to Orphan Films Smithsonian Archived from the original on 30 April 2012 Retrieved 18 May 2016 a b c John DeFore 27 April 2012 Critic s Notebook Films That Debuted Elsewhere Outshone Tribeca Film Festival s World Premieres Hollywood Reporter Archived from the original on 22 December 2015 Retrieved 18 May 2016 a b c Steve Dollar April 26 2012 Defectors Tale Leads Jury Awards Wall Street Journal Archived from the original on 22 December 2015 Retrieved 18 May 2016 a b c AFP 27 April 2012 Cuba boat people film wins at New York Tribeca festival The Telegraph Archived from the original on 23 December 2015 Retrieved 18 May 2016 Bryce J Renninger 21 February 2012 An Escape from Cuba Saga Six Years in the Works Lucy Mulloy and Her Cast Talk Una Noche in Berlin Indiewire Archived from the original on 3 March 2016 Retrieved 17 May 2016 Justin Chang 6 March 2012 Review Una noche Variety Archived from the original on 15 November 2012 Retrieved 18 May 2016 Results of Tribeca Film Festival in Variety Retrieved September 2010 Archived 2010 05 23 at the Wayback Machine Tribeca Film Institute Retrieved April 2012 Archived 2011 07 28 at the Wayback Machine Adrienne Shelly Foundation December 22nd 2010 Retrieved April 2012 Archived 2011 10 29 at the Wayback Machine Jason Guerrasio 29 November 2011 BEGINNERS amp THE TREE OF LIFE SPLIT TOP PRIZE AT GOTHAM AWARDS Filmmaker Magazine Archived from the original on 9 May 2012 Retrieved 18 May 2016 External links editOfficial website Una noche at IMDb Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Una noche amp oldid 1161560372, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
