Gil René
Also Known As: Gil René Rodríguez
Biography: Gil René is a Puerto Rican actor that has worked on stage, TV, and film.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Río Piedras, Puerto Rico
Adult: No
Birthday: October 31, 1962
Age: 62 years old
Gender: Male
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Il Viaggio
Overview: Interconnects the life of four Puerto Rican actors and a Colombian director while they participate in a Theater Improvisation Festival. They will be forced to reflect on their future in art amid economic crisis, global warming, and technological dependency.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2010-07-21
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In the Shadow
Overview: Exhausted from the demands of his abilities as a healer, Diego lives in isolation on a small island in his native Puerto Rico. However, his quiet life is disrupted when Hilary, an American documentarian, arrives to continue her project on migration and identity. Attracted to Diego's mystery and the local gossip about him, she becomes close to him, but discovers his "talent" has a violent edge, one that brings painful consequences to both of them.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-12-04
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Heroes from Another Land
Overview: This docu-drama deals with the lives of two soldiers from Puerto Rico enlisted to fight during the Vietnam conflict. Based on a real-life incident, the movie relates the young soldiers' ambiguity about the war and the tragic consequences their plight holds for them, as well as their families.
Genres: Drama War
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1998-04-01
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¡Qué suba el telón!
Overview: Highlights the importance of integrating the arts into school curriculum, and particularly raises the question: what is the impact of musical theatre in Puerto Rican youth?
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2016-04-10
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La noche que tumbaron al campeón
Overview: The most anticipated night for all, where a boxing champion fights for his title. A woman tries to commit suicide and a fugitive tries to find a way out. Together by chance and united by their circumstances while the fight is held, they struggle to cling on to life despite having lost everything.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2002-03-04
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Paradise Lost
Overview: A scientist in the rain forest squares off against a land developer while trying to solve some unexplained deaths.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-07-20
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Dream of Vermilion
Overview: As international corporate policy seeks to eradicate cultural diversity, and thus cultural identity, in order to establish social uniformity and further retain economic and social power, a small group of insurgents oppose those powers learning they are betrayed in the process.
Genres: Drama Action Science Fiction Fantasy
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2011-07-28
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El Grito de Lares: un momento en la historia
Overview: An inside look at the play "El Grito de Lares: a moment in history", presented every year on the eve of the event. Includes interviews with the cast and crew of the play.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2011-01-02
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Satos
Overview: Some time after Hurricane Maria devastated the island of Puerto Rico, three families intersect at a special dog sanctuary and form a bond that will change their lives, their priorities, and their dreams forever.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: es
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