ESTA ISLA by Cristian Carretero & Lorraine Jones Molina

First-ever Puerto Rican film to win a Spirit Award, ESTA ISLA, Opens March 20th in theaters in NYC at Village East by Angelika

Winner of Best Director, Best Cinematography, and the Jury Award at the 2025 Tribeca Festival!

Filmmaker Q&As with Directors Cristian Carretero & Lorraine Jones: Friday, Mar. 20 @ 7:20pm; Saturday, Mar. 21 @ 7:20pm

A deeply personal and moving portrait of the Puerto Rican experience, sharply exploring the complexities of identity, resilience, and colonial legacy. Featuring strong performances and striking cinematography, the debut feature by Lorraine Jones and Cristian Carretero is a powerful exploration of a troubled youth searching for a better future amid a precarious present.

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.

First-ever Puerto Rican film to win a Spirit Award, ESTA ISLA, Opens March 20th in theaters in NYC at Village East by Angelika

Winner of Best Director, Best Cinematography, and the Jury Award at the 2025 Tribeca Festival!

Filmmaker Q&As with Directors Cristian Carretero & Lorraine Jones: Friday, Mar. 20 @ 7:20pm; Saturday, Mar. 21 @ 7:20pm

A deeply personal and moving portrait of the Puerto Rican experience, sharply exploring the complexities of identity, resilience, and colonial legacy. Featuring strong performances and striking cinematography, the debut feature by Lorraine Jones and Cristian Carretero is a powerful exploration of a troubled youth searching for a better future amid a precarious present.

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.