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Yuli

Original title: Yuli: The Carlos Acosta Story
2018 · 1 h 55 min
Directed by Icíar Bollaín · Spain · Spanish Cinema
BiographyDramaHistory

Cast

Carlos Acosta Santiago Alfonso Keyvin Martínez Edilson Manuel Olbera Núñez Laura De la Uz Yerlín Pérez

Credits

Written by: Paul Laverty

Plot

Yuli is the nickname given to Carlos Acosta by his father, and the film tells his path from a Havana street kid to ballet star.

Sinekatalog’s take

Icíar Bollaín's biopic is warm and graceful, with Acosta playing himself in dance sequences.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Ratings

IMDb: 7.0 / 10 (2,434 votes)
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