Tropic of Blood (2010)
Dominican Republic is under the sway of dictator Rafael Leonidas Trujillo Molina, who has ruled the country with an iron fist since 1930. The Mirabal Sisters, Patria, Minerva, and María Teresa, involved in an underground movement against the government, dared to defy the dictator. But this act of bravery and courage leads to tragic consequences.
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by Juan Delancer, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring Michelle Rodriguez, Juan Fernández, Sergio Carlo, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
Michelle Rodriguez
as Minerva Mirabal
Juan Fernández
as Trujillo
Sergio Carlo
as Manolo Tavares
Claudette Lalí
as Emilia Bencosme
Alexander Estrella
as Teniente Jimenez
César Évora Díaz
as Antonio de la Maza
Sharlene Taulé
as María Teresa Mirabal
Liche Ariza
as Coronel Tomás OvandoCelines Toribio
as Dedé MirabalErnesto Báez
as Pedro Gonzales
Loraida Bobadilla
as Leading CastClaudio Lee Smith
as Rafael Trujillo jovenCinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 116 min |
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