Félix ‘Super’ Sánchez at the Movies for the First Time

Félix ‘Super’ Sánchez at the Movies for the First Time
Santo Domingo, December 10, 2013

The Dominican film industry continues to set records and to take risks with new proposals. The test scenes of “Expedición Gloriosa” were shot with the support of Global Brands and the Ibermedia program. This is the first Dominican war film that recaptures the heroic exploits of the June 1959 immortal race, where 198 men gave their lives for a common ideal: Freedom. 55 years later, they return to the big screen to be remembered forever.

“Expedición Gloriosa” is produced by Roddy Pérez, starring actors Frank Perozo, Manny Pérez, Ico Abreu, Javier Grullón, and Héctor Aníbal. It brings together an outstanding cast, including Olympic medalist, Félix “Super” Sánchez, who ventures for the first time into the film industry. In addition, in the main roles, the film will feature the participation of talented Dominican actress Claudette Lalí, as well as actors Fausto Rojas, Amauris Pérez, and Mario Peguero.

The first preview of the film was recently released through the www.expediciongloriosa.com portal. The project, which received the prestigious Spanish fund of the Ibermedia program, tells the story of the 6 survivors of this uprising, and of their commander Enrique Jiménez Moya.

Although there is an ongoing discussion with major investors, “Expedición Gloriosa” already has the support of Global Brands, Print City, Air Europa, and the Ministry of the Armed Forces.  In addition, it is also being co-produced by Nurgul Shayakhmetova, and the associate producers are Francis Pou, Ico Abreu, and the Héroes de Constanza Maimón and the Estero Hondo Foundation.

Other cast members are actors Hans Martínez, Miguel Martínez, Andy Turbídez, and René Ayuso. The official casting will take place in the coming days. Proposals may be sent to casting@expediciongloriosa.com.

Soundtrack
The first soundtrack of the film was released to the public in October, along with a video. It is called “No me dejes caer (Do not let me fall),” produced by Roy Tavaré, a prominent music producer, who will be responsible for the film’s original soundtrack.
The project attended the recent Cannes Film Festival and, among its advisors, are Étzel Báez, Francis Pou, and José Luis Valle, Director of “Workers”.

Facts sheet
Producer:
Audiovisual Dominican

Executive Producer:
Roddy Pérez
Nurgul Shayakhmetova

Direction and Screenplay:
Roddy Pérez

Associate Producers:
Francis Pou
Ico Abreu

Direction of Photography:
Oliver Mota

Original Soundtrack:
Roy Tavaré