The Companion (film)

The Companion (El acompañante) is a 2015 Cuban drama film directed by Pavel Giroud. It was selected as the Cuban entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 89th Academy Awards but it was not nominated.

Cast

 * Camila Arteche as Lisandra
 * Armando Miguel Gómez
 * Broselianda Hernández as La Madre
 * Yotuel Romero
 * Jazz Vilá as Boris

Festivals & Awards

 * Cuba's Official Entry to the Academy Awards, Best Foreign Film, 2016.
 * Cuba's Official Entry to the Goya Awards, Best Foreign Film, 2016.
 * Busan International Film Festival, Official Selection World Cinema, 2015.
 * Chicago International Film Festival, Official Selection World Cinema, 2015.
 * Cinélatino: Recontres de Toulouse, Audience Award, 2016.
 * Havana Film Festival New York, Best Screenplay 2016.
 * Málaga International Film Festival, Audience Award, 2016.
 * Miami International Film Festival, Audience Award, 2016.