Vicente Juarbe

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Vicente was born in the mountains of Utuado, Puerto Rico in 1951 and soon after, his family moved to New York City, where he grew up. Studied film directing in the New York School of Visual Arts in the 1970's, and later moved to Philadelphia to work for ABC television. After (5) years of producing public affairs programing for the Hispanic community, he returns to Puerto Rico in 1983. He worked as an independent producer/director/editor in the advertising and industrial markets. At the same time, he collaborated on numerous documentaries relating to the history and culture of Puerto Rico. Throughout the 1980's & 90's he worked in the film industry in various capacities. As assistant director, he worked on more than (15) films produced in Puerto Rico and the United States. In 2003, he directed Cayo, his first feature film. Cayo, provided the opportunity to work with the best theater actors in Puerto Rico, and with Roslyn Sanchez, who came from Hollywood to work on the project. Since then he has directed award winning films such as: Hay Hombres para Todas (2008), Il Viaggio: Una DocuMedia Surrealista (2011), El Rey del Bar (2012). In addition, he has directed various documentaries and two stage productions; Voces Contra el Poder (Spanish version of Speak Truth to Power written by Ariel Dorfman) and Julia Íntima (based on the writings of the Puerto Rican poet, Julia de Burgos). From 2006-2013, along with actress and professor, Idalia Pérez Garay, taught Actuando para la Cámara; workshops designed to teach film acting techniques. He is in post-production for (2) feature length documentaries: La Verdadera Historia de Teatro del Sesenta (Puerto Rico's oldest theater company) and El Sueño de Andy (The life and times of singer Andy Montañez).

Most Popular Vicente Juarbe Trailers

Total trailers found: 19

Etreum Trailer (2019)

13 March 2019

The story of a group of people that suddenly find themselves in an unknown place. Etreum's waiting room.

Assassins Trailer (1995)

06 October 1995

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.

Rafael Hernández, jibarito del mundo Trailer (1992)

02 January 1992

Through interviews with friends, family, and colleagues, the documentary relates the life and career of Rafael Hernández, one of Puerto Rico’s most renowned and beloved composers of popular songs.

Cayo Trailer (2005)

14 September 2005

Ivan, Julia and Kike were born and grew up in Culebra where they shared a close friendship. Ivan ventures in a small boat and stumbles on Cayo, a small island close by.

La promesa Trailer (2014)

22 November 2014

A journey through customs and traditions such as the promise of the Kings, Virgen del Carmen festival, the rosaries, Christmas' parrandas, and the voices of people retelling their memories of history.

La redención Trailer (2015)

31 October 2015

Portrays the importance of the use of art in the formation of adolescents; the use of art, in all its manifestations, as a tool to help them meet themselves, to resurface their emotional, spiritual, and psychological life.

Company Man Trailer (2000)

09 March 2000

In the 1960's, a school teacher pretends to be a CIA spy to get his nagging wife off his back. He helps a Russian ballet dancer defect and is then sent to Cuba to locate "Agent X" for the CIA.

Celina's Son Trailer (2018)

13 April 2018

Celina's Son is an intimate portrait of one of Puerto Rico's most celebrated singers of all time. Despite his popularity, both in Puerto Rico as well as in Latin America, he remains a simple, sincere and lovable person.

La gran fiesta Trailer (1986)

01 December 1986

In 1942, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, a casino is organizing a farewell party for its patrons, since it's about to be turned into a US military base.

Luis Muñoz Marín: un hombre, un pueblo, un propósito Trailer (1985)

02 January 1985

This documentary analyzes the life and political legacy of Puerto Rico’s first elected governor, Luis Muñoz Marín, covering his early career in the late 30’s through the 1960’s.

Luchando por la vida Trailer (1984)

02 January 1984

Explores through interviews, photos, and old movies, the development of the tobacco industry in Puerto Rico, focusing on the role of women in their family environment, work, and community.

La patria de los abuelos Trailer (2019)

26 July 2019

Los tres mundos de Mark Trailer (2016)

07 September 2016

When a fugitive takes refuge in a small town, it ignites the passion of a group of filmmakers who want to discover his real story and his past.

Puerto Rico: Our Right to Decide Trailer (1981)

06 March 1981

A documentary made by the United Methodist Church which explores the possibilities of decolonization in Puerto Rico.

El Rey del Bar Trailer (2013)

15 November 2013

Early in the morning, a picturesque old bar that frames a corner of Santurce like a castle, is enlivened by a tasty salsa music that emanates from a fleece.

What Happened to Santiago Trailer (1989)

22 June 1989

Santiago, a retired accountant, casually meets Angelina during one of his daily walks in Old San Juan.

Il Viaggio Trailer (2010)

21 July 2010

Interconnects the life of four Puerto Rican actors and a Colombian director while they participate in a Theater Improvisation Festival.

Hay hombres para todas Trailer (2008)

02 January 2008

A few women arrive at an escort agency to choose the men who will accompany them at their events. They aren’t all there for the same reason.

The Battle of Vieques Trailer (1986)

02 January 1986

Examines the U.S. Navy's control and use of Vieques, a satellite island and municipality of Puerto Rico, as a military training, exercise and deployment base.