Yuli is the nickname given to Carlos Acosta by his father, Pedro, who considers him the son of Ogun, an African god and a fighter. As a child Yuli avoids discipline and education, learning from the streets of an impoverished and abandoned Havana. His father, however, has other ideas, and knowing that his son has a natural talent for dance, sends him to the National Ballet School of Cuba. Despite his repeated escapes and initial poor behaviour, the boy is inevitably drawn to the world of dance, and begins to shape his legendary career from a young age, becoming the first black dancer to be cast in some of the most prestigious ballet roles, originally written for white dancers, in companies such as the Houston Ballet or the Royal Ballet in London.
Yuli (2018) is a drama film directed by Icíar Bollaín, released on December 14, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Santiago Alfonso, Carlos Acosta, Keyvin Martínez and Edison Manuel Olbera. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 101 ratings.
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Santiago Alfonso
as Pedro
Carlos Acosta
as Carlos Acosta (Actual)
Keyvin Martínez
as Carlos Acosta (Joven)
Edison Manuel Olbera
as Carlos Acosta (1983)
Laura de la Uz
as Maestra Chery
Yerlín Pérez López
as María
Carlos Enrique Almirante
as Enrique
Andrea Doimeadios
as Berta
Alexandra Prokhorova
as Amiga Inglesa
Tamara Rojo
as Julieta
Héctor Noas
as Guía
Directed by Icíar Bollaín, written by Paul Laverty.
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 101 ratings.
'Yuli' is a stylishly shot and well-cast film, but it's not without its faults. Wonderful performances can't save the poor pacing and a confusing narrative structure. The overly ambitious script tries to portray too vast a period, and suffers from a pressured pace and perplexing timelines. It’s not exactly Carlos Acosta's life through dance, but it does showcase his talent magnificently, whilst also acting as a…
Reviewed on May 29, 2019
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The main cast of Yuli (2018) includes Santiago Alfonso, Carlos Acosta, Keyvin Martínez, Edison Manuel Olbera and Laura de la Uz. The film was directed by Icíar Bollaín. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Yuli was released on December 14, 2018 and runs for 1h 55m.
Yuli (2018) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 101 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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