Carmita
Feb 22, 2013 · 1h 20m
Director
Israel Cárdenas, Laura Amelia GuzmánOverview
Nearly half a century ago, Carmen Ignarra arrived to Mexico after leaving behind her Cuban homeland, in the hopes of becoming the greatest Caribbean actress in Hollywood. But the American dream tur- ned out to be more difficult than she’d thought, and her brief initial success was followed by a slow, painful decline. Today, at 80, the woman who was once Cuba’s most beautiful actress lives totally forgotten in an old mansion in Monterrey. There she survives thanks to her tenants—strange men who she is constantly blaming for mysterious thefts and disappearances. Laura, a young woman also from the Caribbean, arrives at the mansion to work as an assistant in cleaning and housekeeping. With her she brings a video camera and the secret intention of making a documentary about the diva. Together they talk about the past, about wasted talent and lost loves.
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About Carmita
What is Carmita about?
Nearly half a century ago, Carmen Ignarra arrived to Mexico after leaving behind her Cuban homeland, in the hopes of becoming the greatest Caribbean actress in Hollywood. But the American dream tur- ned out to be more difficult than she’d thought, and her brief initial success was followed by a slow, painful decline. Today, at 80, the woman who was once Cuba’s most beautiful actress lives…
When was Carmita released?
Carmita was released on February 22, 2013.
How long is Carmita?
Carmita runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
Who directed Carmita?
Carmita was directed by Israel Cárdenas and Laura Amelia Guzmán.
Who is in the cast of Carmita?
The cast of Carmita includes Carmen Ignarra (Herself), Laura Amelia Guzmán (Herself) and Israel Cárdenas (Himself).