We understand that,” Schwartz and Nilson admit. “And [our former reps] were right: Los Frikis has been difficult. They saw that down the runway … and said, ‘We don’t want you to have to ...

Their story is loosely told in “Los Frikis,” or “The Freaks,” a drama in theaters Dec. 25, starring Adria Arjona, Héctor Medina and newcomer Eros de la Puente. Written and directed by ...

Spanish-language feature from the directors of 'The Peanut Butter Falcon' follows young outcasts who willingly contracted HIV to secure food during the island nation’s 'Special Period.

Schwartz says his and Nilson’s interest in telling the story of “Los Frikis” originated long before “The Peanut Butter Falcon” had even been released. He recalls meeting a group of ...

Schwartz says his and Nilson’s interest in telling the story of “Los Frikis” originated long before “The Peanut Butter Falcon” had even been released. He recalls meeting a group of Cubans in the ...

The star of films like "Los Frikis," "Blink Twice," and "Hit Man" tells IndieWire that her recent success was spurred from filmmakers telling her "now, go for it." How busy has 2024 been for ...

One of those listeners, 18-year-old Gustavo (Eros de la Puente), will later try to cover Nirvana’s iconic song in the vibrant Spanish-language drama “Los Frikis,” from Tyler Nilson and ...

Synopsis: This drama tells the powerful true story of teenagers in Cuba during the "Special Period" who deliberately inject themselves with HIV to escape the oppressive regime, offering a poignant ...

One of those listeners, 18-year-old Gustavo (Eros de la Puente), will later try to cover Nirvana’s iconic song in the vibrant Spanish-language drama “Los Frikis,” from Tyler Nilson and Michael ...

By Sigal Ratner-Arias Deputy Editor, Billboard Español When Cuban actor Héctor Medina read the script for Los Frikis, he immediately knew he wanted the leading role of Paco. Initially contacted ...