Papa Hemingway in Cuba

"Hemingway's Untold Story."

Apr 29 2016 R 1h 50m
Biography, Drama

In 1959, a young journalist ventures to Havana, Cuba to meet his idol, the legendary Ernest Hemingway who helped him find his literary voice, while the Cuban Revolution comes to a boil around them.

Plot

Directed by the Producer of the Academy Awarding Winner "Crash and "The Illusionist", "PAPA Hemingway In Cuba" is a true story about the relationship between Miami journalist Denne Bart Petitclerc (Giovanni Ribisi) and legendary writer Ernest Hemingway (Adrian Sparks). Set during the Cuban revolution, the film co-stars Joely Richardson and Minka Kelly with a cameo by Hemingway's granddaughter, Mariel Hemingway. "PAPA: Hemingway In Cuba" was shot on location in Havana and inside Hemingway's estate, Finca Vigia. It is the first Hollywood film to be shot in Cuba since 1959.

Written by

Denne Bart Petitclerc

Directed by

Bob Yari

Production Countries

United States of America, Canada

Production Companies

Sunstone Film Productions, Yari Film Group (YFG)

Languages

English

Awards

2 wins

Scores
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1,738
Average Rating
6.3 out of 10
Metascore
37
Popularity
NA