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Paloma Suau
Directing
Biography
Paloma Suau (born circa 1972) is a Catalan–Puerto Rican film and video director, writer, editor and actress. Suau's father, Gabriel Suau, is a Spaniard who immigrated to Puerto Rico, where he became a well known television figure. Her mother is Camille Carrion, a well known Puerto Rican actress. Between 2000 and 2006, Paloma directed a yearly music documentary focusing on Latin American music and traditions. El Especial del Banco Popular, fulfilled one of Paloma’s ambitions: to deliver films that strengthen identity and celebrate diversity. In 2004, Paloma co-directed and edited “DreamMakers”, a documentary about people who overcome constricting realities through clear vision and values. In 2008 she co-wrote and directed television comedy series: Elena Santos. In 2009 Paloma wrote, directed and produced her short film “Palomitas”. In 2010-2011, Paloma co-directed (with Jonathan Stack) and did the principal photography of “The Five Awakenings”, a documentary on David Simon M.D., co-founder of the Chopra Center, re known neurologist and Ayurvedic authority. She accompanied David as he confronted his own mortality when diagnosed with a glioblastoma multiform.
Filmography Movies
Acting
The Happy Accident
Embarks on a journey that traces the life and work of Antonio Martorell, a prolific plastic and multi-disciplinary artist in Puerto Rico. This film is a dance between the director (Paloma Suau) and the portraitist while portraying each other. More than a documentary, this film is an experiment of a director trying to reconnect with her creative voice.
Esta insistente manía de ser feliz
This documentary explores how art and beauty serve as a path to recovery and social contribution in the lives of four Puerto Rican artists diagnosed with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Those living with these conditions are often stigmatized, as their circumstances—which are not their choice—affect how they cope with daily life and integrate into society.
Production
Las Camelias
A movie based on the famous novel "Las Camelias"
Assassins
Assassin Robert Rath arrives at a funeral to kill a prominent mobster, only to witness a rival hired gun complete the job for him -- with grisly results. Horrified by the murder of innocent bystanders, Rath decides to take one last job and then return to civilian life. But finding his way out of the world of contract killing grows ever more dangerous as Rath falls for his female target and becomes a marked man himself.
Guitarra Mía: A Tribute To José Feliciano
Dedicated to the legendary Puerto Rican singer and guitarist, the film is a narrative about José Feliciano's remarkable life and prolific musical career as the first crossover Latin artist in the United States. This special and unique project takes viewers on a visual journey through Feliciano's unique life using archival concerts and vintage footage coupled with testimonials. It combines musical performances by José Feliciano and artists such as Marc Anthony, Son by Four, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Luis Enrique, Ednita Nazario, Michael Stuart, among others.
Death in Granada
A journalist starts an investigation into the disappearance of famed poet and political agitator, Garcia Lorca, who disappeared in the early days of the Spanish Civil War in the the 1930's.
Raíces
Filmed in Puerto Rico and the Bronx, this documentary pays homage to two forms of traditional Puerto Rican music: la bomba and la plena. This film also celebrates the African influence of this music and its significance to Puerto Rico’s rich culture. Includes appearances by members of the Cepeda family, Marc Anthony, La India, José Feliciano, Danny Rivera, Lucecita Benítez, and Ángel "Cucco" Peña.
Guitarra Mía: A Tribute To José Feliciano
Dedicated to the legendary Puerto Rican singer and guitarist, the film is a narrative about José Feliciano's remarkable life and prolific musical career as the first crossover Latin artist in the United States. This special and unique project takes viewers on a visual journey through Feliciano's unique life using archival concerts and vintage footage coupled with testimonials. It combines musical performances by José Feliciano and artists such as Marc Anthony, Son by Four, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Luis Enrique, Ednita Nazario, Michael Stuart, among others.
Queridos Reyes Magos
Christmas Musical Special from Banco Popular that presents many Christmas traditions from Puerto Rico. It centers on a man who, away for 20 years, returns to Puerto Rico to celebrate Three Kings Day with his family and rediscovers childhood memories rooted in the southern towns of Juana Díaz and Guayama. Includes perfomances by José Feliciano, Olga Tañón, Andy Montañez, Daddy Yankee, Juanes, and Julieta Venegas.
Ocho Puertas
Ocho Puertas is a popular Puerto Rican club where many of the future musical talents of Puerto Rico were first showcased, and given a chance to succeed.
Encuentro
The social vision of the lives of three Hispanic singer-songwriters who enjoy the favor of Puerto Rican public and Latin America is presented: Rubén Blades, Juan Luis Guerra, and Robi Draco Rosa. Through this special a fitting tribute to the work of composition and artistic interpretation of these three pillars of Latin music is achieved.
Viva navidad
This musical production completes the trilogy dedicated to Christmas which began in 2004. This musical approach is characterized by the integration of contemporary rhythms such as reggaeton with traditional sounds, leading the viewer to experience new aspects in music.
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