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Dominican Filmmaker's New Film in Tallinn Competition

Updated 2026-10-12 08:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

José María Cabral, a three-time Oscar hopeful from the Dominican Republic, has directed 'Sh*t Happens,' his first dark comedy for the Tallinn competition. The film explores themes of social divide and powerplay.

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José Maria Cabral on Tallinn-Bound ‘Sh*t Happens,’ Boarded by Latido Film Sales, ‘It’s About Class, Dependency and Power’

José María Cabral, three times Oscar hopeful for the Dominican Republic, and first Dominican filmmaker selected at Sundance in 2017 with “Woodpeckers,” delivers with the Tallinn competition entry “Sh*t Happens” his first dark comedy. An Almodovaresque tale of social divide and powerplay in a Dominic

2026-10-12 08:00 UTC