Cinema of Puerto Rico

Cinema Of Puerto Rico

The history of the Cinema industry in Puerto Rico begins with the US invasion of the island in 1898. At that time, the American soldiers brought cameras to record what they saw. It was not until the 1912 that Puerto Ricans would begin to produce their own films.

After this, Puerto Rican cinema has developed at a slow pace. Despite this, the industry has produced several renowned actors and actresses, and so far one Academy Award nominated film (see List of Puerto Rican Academy Award winners and nominees).

In the late 1990s and during the new millennium, the Puerto Rican film industry has seen a significant growth with the amount of local productions increasing each year.

Read more about Cinema Of Puerto Rico:  Early Years: 1912-1950, The 1950s To 1970s, The 1980s To Present, Partial List of Puerto Rican Films

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