Turba
Dec 13, 2025
Director
Andrés Eduardo Rodríguez, Luis Alejandro RodríguezOverview
Six Black women throw themselves overboard to escape a slave ship bound for America. Based on Jericó Montilla's play of the same name (a free adaptation of Fabienne Kanor's Humus), directed by brothers Andrés and Luis Rodríguez. Less narrative than sensation: a visceral, poetic journey about resistance and the search for freedom, shot in Choroní and Caracas under CNAC's "Aprender haciendo" training program. Venezuela, 2025/2026.
Cast of Turba
Crew of Turba
About Turba
What is Turba about?
Six Black women throw themselves overboard to escape a slave ship bound for America. Based on Jericó Montilla's play of the same name (a free adaptation of Fabienne Kanor's Humus), directed by brothers Andrés and Luis Rodríguez. Less narrative than sensation: a visceral, poetic journey about resistance and the search for freedom, shot in Choroní and Caracas under CNAC's "Aprender haciendo"…
When was Turba released?
Turba was released on December 13, 2025.
Who directed Turba?
Turba was directed by Andrés Eduardo Rodríguez and Luis Alejandro Rodríguez.
Who is in the cast of Turba?
The cast of Turba includes María Alejandra Tellis, Merlyn Pirela, Estefany Polo, Andrea Pedrón and Katherine León.