August

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August

2019

1h 25m

Drama

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In Cuba during the summer of 1994, a carefree teen begins to recognize that his world is starting to turn upside down.

Monica Castillo

Remezcla

Sep 20, 2019

While the movie may serve as a dark reminder of this not-so-distant past, it's also a testament to the idea that life does not stop because of politics.

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David Walsh

World Socialist Web Site

Feb 14, 2021

August is pleasant enough, but rather bland, considering the events and the circumstances. Something more probing and challenging than a non-committal shrug seems called for.

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Matt Cipolla

The Spool

Jan 17, 2020

Sure, it can play a little slow, but the problem is how Capós and Arcos focus on character or place rather than both at the same time. It's dichotomous in that sense.

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Erick Estrada

Cinegarage

Oct 3, 2019

What makes this movie a tremendously relevant one is its very relaxed and calm tone. [Full Review in Spanish]

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David Fontana

Film Inquiry

Sep 20, 2019

Capó beautifully captures the surrounding landscape of the island, in a manner that shows his attachment to it. There may not be a lot that occurs during the course of August, but sometimes it's in the silent moments that he manages to captivate.

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Caitlin Quinlan

Cinema Scope

Sep 12, 2019

This debut feature is indicative of a director with a skillful eye for composition and framing, and there is an added affection for these landscapes here, the sights of the director's own hometown.

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Synopsis

In Cuba during the summer of 1994, a carefree teen begins to recognize that his world is starting to turn upside down.

Director: Armando Capo
Production Co: La Feria Producciones
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Spanish
Runtime: 1h 25m

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