Storyline
A rapturous crime fable set in the Dominican Republic, Nelson Carlo De Los Santos Arias’ COCOTE follows Alberto, a kind-hearted gardener returning home to attend his father’s funeral. When he discovers that a powerful local figure is responsible for his father’s death, Alberto realizes that he’s been summoned by his family to avenge the murder. It’s an unthinkable act — especially for him, an Evangelical Christian. But as pressure mounts, he sees few ways out. Questions of faith, tradition and honor course through this electrifying film, which, seemingly at the speed of thought itself, jumps between film formats, colors, and aspect ratios, radically envisioning a community torn asunder by senseless violence.
Cast & Crew
VS
Vicente Santos
Alberto
LeadYd
Yuberbi de la Rosa
Patria
JM
José Miguel Fernández
Policia
KL
Kalyane Linares
Pastora
EN
Enerolisa Núñez
Cantante de salve
JR
Judith Rodriguez Perez
Karina
Pepe Sierra
Martínez
IS
Isabel Spencer
Chave
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Nelson Carlos de los Santos Arias's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Cocote is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
