For Cannes 2017: Luis, A Film From The Dominican Republic
FOR CANNES 2017: LUIS, A FILM FROM THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
"The main message of Luis is about the young kids of this time, sometimes the parents don't know what their children are doing and this are dangerous times, and about the consequences." By Yubo Fernández The film Luis is about a father/son relationship being the father a heroic and decorated, strict police officer while his young son is just starting to discover sex, drugs and live temptations. The movie was screened during the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, out of competition, with capacity attendance in a packed theater last Sunday. Luis is a drama film by one of the most active agent and film directors from the Dominican Republic Archie Lopez, his movies Lotoman (2011) and Tuberculo Gourmet (2015) are two of the most blockbuster releases of all time in the Dominican Republic. Asked about the message of "Luis" Director Archie Lopez said: "The main message of Luis is about the young kids of this time, sometimes the parents don't know what their children are doing and this are dangerous times, and about the consequences" Before Cannes, LUIS was presented at Lincoln Center in NY which was really acclaimed. Archie is well known for her comedy blockbusters, even though "Luis" is a drama of social context, the director Is not planning on stick to it, saying, "I make movies of different content, I think people have to laugh, to cry and feel different emotions no matter the type of movie you make". Luis was supported by the incentives of Dominican Cinematography Law, which film director Lopez said its a very convenient law for filmmakers around the globe, theelegation of DGcine in Cannes this year, leaded by its General Director Mrs. Ivette Marichal supported "Luis" and three others Dominican movies screened during the film festival. The movie cast of Luis is composed by young talented film actor Axel Mansilla and veteran film actor & film director Alfonso Rodriguez, produced by Desiree Reyes and the film distribution of "Luis" at this time is by Habanero Film Sales.
INSIGHTS FROM THE DIRECTOR
Q: How do you describe yourself as film director? A: I know what I want and have clear ideas. Q: Which are your favorite movies? A: Korean movies, cause the originality. You never know what's going to happen, example "Old boy" by film director Park Chan-wook. Q: What is your opinion about the controversy of Netflix in Cannes? A: I think Cannes is right, movies for TV are made to be seen on TV, Cannes has rules and the filmmakers has to accept it. Also is not the same to watch a film in a movie theater than in TV, it will never be the same magic. Q: What advise would you give to young filmmakers ? A: Get out and make movies! This is a very interesting world. It could be short films , documentaries or feature film. But you have to do it.
