QCOSTARICA — The Costa Rican film “Una Navidad sin nieve”, a Christmas story about a young girl from New York who wants to surprise her grandfather by going to Costa Rica to celebrate the season with him, was released this month in all movie theaters in Costa Rica.
The film was released internationally with a premiere in Dubai last Friday, December 13, thanks to the support of the Costa Rican Film Commission and PROCOMER, and marks an important step for the national audiovisual industry.
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The film was screened simultaneously on December 12 in Costa Rica, Mexico, Guatemala and Panama, and will soon reach other markets such as the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, Pakistan, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, with a premiere in Spain on January 1, 2025.
The premiere of the film in countries such as the United States, Canada, Argentina, Peru, Venezuela, Chile, Uruguay, Ecuador, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and India are yet to be confirmed.
Marysela Zamora Villalobos, PROCOMER’s film commissioner, commented: “This project is an example of Costa Rica’s potential to export talent and creativity to the world, in addition to generating a positive impact on sectors such as Costa Rican SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises).”
The film, shot in Ciudad Colón and framed by the country’s natural wealth, highlights Costa Rica as a high-value film destination, both for local and international filming.
“The support of the Costa Rican Film Commission and the Foreign Trade Promotion Agency (PROCOMER) has been key to positioning this production on the international stage, strengthening not only the global reach of this production, but also the development of the local film industry,” added the Procomer Film Commissioner.
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First dubbing produced in Costa Rica
“Una Navidad sin nieve” (Paradise Falls: A Christmas Story) is the first film produced 100% in English by the Costa Rican company Café Cinema. It also has an international cast, starring Mexican-American actress Victoria Ulmos, North American actor Linwood Yarborough, accompanied by Ticos Byron Ortega and Michelle de Matheu.
The Spanish dubbing of this film also included the participation of 100% Costa Rican talent, directed by actor Geyner Bermúdez, making it the first dubbing produced in the country for a production of this type.
“The international projection of “A Christmas without Snow” not only consolidates Costa Rica as an ideal destination for film productions, but also highlights the talent and creativity of our audiovisual industry. This achievement reflects the country’s commitment to excellence and the ability to connect with global audiences. From the Film Commission, we celebrate the positive impact that the industry has on our economy and culture,” concluded Zamora.
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Synopsis
The film tells the story of Lucy, a young New Yorker who loves Christmas and travels to Costa Rica to surprise her grandfather. Upon arriving in Paradise Falls, a small Costa Rican town, Lucy discovers that her grandfather is responsible for banning Christmas. With determination, Lucy embarks on a mission to bring back the Christmas spirit in the town and, in the process, reconnect with her family and traditions.
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