Cristian Carretero
Directing
Known For

Bebo, a teenager from a coastal Puerto Rican town, lives with his brother in a public housing complex. They fish for a living, but growing desperation drives them to illegal dealings that promise easy money. When a job goes wrong and blood is spilled, Bebo flees with Lola, a wealthy girl seeking to escape her troubled reality. As they navigate the labyrinthine mountains, they encounter remnants of a fading way of life, contrasting with the violence that follows them. As hitmen close in, Bebo must confront his choices and decide if redemption is possible, or if the sea will be their final escape. A portrait of the Puerto Rican experience that dives into the complexities of identity, resilience, and colonial legacy, the film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival, where it was honored with Best Cinematography, Best New Director, and the Jury Award. It was also nominated for the prestigious Spirit Awards, solidifying its place as one of the most celebrated Puerto Rican films.
This Island

A single mother goes out for a run and never returns.
Alma

Ricky, a 30-year-old police officer, rents a hotel suite beyond his means because he is celebrating a role he will play in a big Hollywood movie. He decides to spend money on alcohol and food while spending the entire night recording Instagram Live videos for his "fans," showing them the room and talking about what he will be doing in the movie. The night slowly unravels as various people call him, some to congratulate him, others to reprimand him for his negligent behavior.
Asterion: or, (if you mess with the bull...)

A fragmented story of unrequited love in the post-apocalyptic wasteland of the last colony on Earth, Puerto Rico.
Terrarium of the Sleepless
After a long night of work, a lone taxi driver is visited by death's minions.
El enviado
A single mother struggles to raise her children on the poor outskirts of Santo Domingo. Tired of hustling in the streets, she decides to leave it all behind and illegally immigrate to Puerto Rico on an overcrowded wooden vessel.
Yolanda
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Díptico

Fisherman Sacarías finds himself at sea, immersed in memories of his old friend Chago.
La mancha

Elsa lives in the mountains of the Caribbean Island of Vieques, Puerto Rico. A visit from her teenage granddaughter, Mina, and her son-in-law, Alei, brings a sweet and bitter taste into her life. In order to protect her granddaughter, Elsa makes a decision that will change Mina’s life forever.
Luna vieja

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Waking Up to This

A young slam poet who can't escape his demons prepares to deliver his performance before a live audience.
Stray Dog
During New Year's Eve, the emergency room is packed with patients. The pain of a whole society in times of celebration is portrayed. Just minutes after midnight, the first victim of the stray bullets arrives. Filmed at the Medical Center of Río Piedras, Puerto Rico.
Bala perdida
Two adolescent lovers flee society, and escape to the mountainous center of Puerto Rico.