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Chico & Rita

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Original title: Chico & Rita
Year: 2010
Running time: 94 min.
Country: Spain
Director: Fernando Trueba, Javier Mariscal, Tono Errando
Screenwriter: Fernando Trueba, Ignacio Martínez de Pisón
Cast: Animation
Music: Bebo Valdés
Cinematography: Animation
Producer: Co-production Spain-United Kingdom;
Fernando Trueba P.C., Magic Light Pictures, Estudio Mariscal
Genre: Animation. Musical. Romance | 1940s. Music. Jazz. Adult Animation
Synopsis: Cuba, 1948. Chico is a young piano player with big dreams. Rita is a beautiful singer with an extraordinary voice. Music and romantic desire unites them, but their journey - in the tradition of the Latin ballad, the bolero - brings heartache and torment. From Havana to New York, Paris, Hollywood and Las Vegas, two passionate individuals battle impossible odds to unite in music and love. (FILMAFFINITY)

Rankings Position

#52 Best Animated Works for Adults
#66 Best Musical Movies
#107 Best Spanish Movies of all time
#140 Best Animated Movies

Awards: 2011: Academy Awards: Nominated to Best Animation Film

2011: European Film Awards: Best Animated Film

2011: Annecy Film Festival: Fnac Award for a feature film

2011: Annie Awards: Nominated for Best Film

2011: Forqué Awards: Best Documentary or Animated Film

2011: 2 Gaudí Awards: Best Animated Film and Original Music. 6 nominations

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Critics' reviews

"A delightful blend of hand-drawn animation and CG style that'll be soul food for hopeless romantics everywhere. (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of five)"

Helen O'Hara: Empire

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Ranking Lists Position

54 My Top 10 Movies from 2010 (79)

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Chico & Rita

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