Under My Nails

2012 film directed by Ari Maniel Cruz
  • October 25, 2012 (2012-10-25) (Puerto Rico)
Running time
102 minutesCountryPuerto RicoLanguagesEnglish
Spanish (subtitled)Budget$50,000

Under My Nails is a Puerto Rican erotic crime thriller film directed by Ari Maniel Cruz, and written, produced and starting Kisha Tikina Burgos. It also stars actor Antonio Pantojas. The film's title refers to its primary protagonist's occupation as a nail salon tech. It is set in New York City, New York, United States.[1]

Summary

Solimar, a Puerto Rican salon employee, is caught between her increasing desire towards her Dominican neighbor Roberto and the suspicion that he violently murdered his Haitian wife.

Honours

Award Category Nominee Result
2011 San Juan International Film Festival Special Jury Selection Ari Maniel Cruz Won
Best Actress Kisha Tikina Burgos Won
2012 New York International Latino Film Festival Best U.S. Feature Ari Maniel Cruz Won
2012 Muestra Internacional de Cine de Santo Domingo Special Jury Mention Ari Maniel Cruz Won
2012 Cine Las Americas International Film Festival Best Individual Performance Kisha Tikina Burgos Won

References

  1. ^ "New Film: "Under My Nails"". 4 September 2012.


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