Residente

After taking a DNA test, Latin America’s most decorated artist, Rene Perez, AKA Residente, embarks on a global adventure, to trace the footsteps of his ancestors and record his latest album.
The film reveals how he grew from struggling art student into the founder of Latin America’s most influential rap group, Calle 13, and how he became one of Latin America’s most outspoken critics of injustice and corruption. It then explores why he left Calle 13 at the peak of its success and why he embarked on a new project through Siberia, the Caucasus, China and West Africa, after mapping out his DNA. Music becomes the film’s primary focus, framing each destination and informing every conversation.

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photo of René Pérez Joglar 

Credits

Director:

René Pérez Joglar 

Executive Producer:

Isaac Lee, Juan Rendon, Erick Douat, Jorge Ferradas

Producer:

Marc de Beaufort

Cinematographer:

Alexandra Posada

Editor:

Rebecca Adorno

Music:

Edgar Abraham, Jeff Peñalva

Additional Credits:

Based on an concept by: René Pérez Joglar, Marc de Beaufort, Additional Field Producer: Kacho López, Additional Photography: Santiago Bennet, Cesar Berrios, Damien Rea, Alejandro Pedroza, Bruno Sorrentino, Local Producers: Vlad Aznaurov, Mimi Abe, Blay Asmah, Alexey Efimenko, Nona Giunashvili, Haji Hafiz, Artur Kuular, El-Muktar, Tristana Robles, Ofa Tovmas, Sofia Villamil, Xhang Xhao, Research: Marc de Beaufort, Gabriel Cabra Joglar, Soundtrack Music: Jeff Peñalva, Original Score: René Pérez Joglar

Contact

Distributor:

Eric Douat
edouat@univision.net

Public Film Contact:

Sarah Gross
Univision
sarahgross@mac.com
646. 468 4590

Publicity Contact:

Sarah Gross
sarahgross@mac.com
646. 468 4590

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Year:
2017
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Runtime:
90 mins