Experiencing Interruptions?

23 Hours

Our hero, Manolo, finds a mysterious object and after an incredible event transports him to an alternate reality of Puerto Rico. There he meets Lorena, the beautiful gatekeeper, her job is to make sure that all alternate realities of Puerto Rico are in working order and that nothing is "out of place". Soon enough they find out that the mysterious object is part of three other pieces that must be put back together so Manolo can go back to his home reality.
With the help of Lorena, Manolo will embark in an amazing journey through different realities of Puerto Rico to find the objects to get back home. Some realities are very similar to ours and others completely out of this world. Will Lorena be able to help Manolo find his way back home?

  • Bruno Irizarry
    Director
    200 Cartas, Yerba Buena
  • Bruno Irizarry
    Writer
    200 Cartas, Yerba Buena
  • Lizaida Rivera
    Producer
    23 Horas, Yerba Buena, La Pecera,
  • Jeimy Osorio
    Key Cast
    "Lorena"
    Celia, Jane the Virgin, Fast Five, A grito herido, Bravas,
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Genres:
    Sci-Fi Criollo, comedy, Adventure, Social, road movie, sci-fi
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 33 minutes 16 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 1, 2023
  • Country of Origin:
    Puerto Rico
  • Country of Filming:
    Puerto Rico
  • Language:
    Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    Alexa Mini
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1:85:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Caribbean Cinemas
    San Juan
    Puerto Rico
    January 25, 2024
    Puerto Rico Only
    None
Distribution Information
  • TBD
Director Biography - Bruno Irizarry

Bruno Irizarry, a versatile artist, has excelled as an actor, scriptwriter, and director in the realms of theater, television, and cinema.
His foray into filmmaking was celebrated with the comedy "Shut Up and Do It!", a film starring himself and Pedro Capó. Presented at various festivals in the United States, this work earned the prestigious American Latino TV Award in 2008, marking Irizarry's debut as a film director.
As an actor, he has participated in notable works such as "Anna In The Tropics" (Portland Center Stage), "Love, Valour and Compassion!" (Seattle Repertory Theatre), "Quién Mató a Héctor Lavoe" (47 Street Theatre, NY / Centro de Bellas Artes, P.R.), "West Side Story" (Opera Illinois), "La Gringa," and "Bodas De Sangre" (Spanish Repertory Theatre, NY), among others.
In television, he has also been part of TV programs like "White Collar," "The Blue Bloods," and "New York Undercover." On the big screen, he had the privilege of working with legendary figures such as Robert De Niro in "The Good Shepherd" and Johnny Depp in "The Rum Diary," "Speed Kills," "Driven," among other productions.
In his quest to explore new experiences, he founded Vanguardia Films, a production house focused on the realization and development of feature films with independent financing. Their first project, the successful romantic comedy "200 Cartas," featuring Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jaime Camil, and Dayanara Torres, conquered the box office, international festivals, and was featured on HBO.
Currently, Vanguardia Films is engaged in interesting cinematic projects. Among them are "Yerba Buena," starring Karla Monroig, and "23 Horas," scheduled for release in January 2024. Additionally, the dramas "Bella" and "Casa Pura," featuring Jen-Carlos Canela, are planned for release in 2024. At this moment, they are in the post-production stage with "La Puerta," a psychological thriller that promises to captivate audiences.

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Bruno Irizarry, has excelled as an actor, scriptwriter, and director in theater and film.
The feature film comedy "Shut Up and Do It!", a film starring himself and Pedro Capó. Presented at various film festivals in the United States, earned the American Latino TV Award in 2008, marking Irizarry's debut as a film director.

As an actor, he has participated in notable works such as "Anna In The Tropics" (Portland Center Stage), "Love, Valour and Compassion!" (Seattle Repertory Theatre), “Who killed Héctor Lavoe" (47 Street Theatre, NY / Centro de Bellas Artes, P.R.), "West Side Story" (Opera Illinois), "La Gringa," and "Blood Wedding" (Spanish Repertory Theatre, NY), among others.

In television, he has also been part of TV shows like "White Collar”, "Blue Bloods," and "New York Undercover." On the big screen, he had the privilege of working with legendary figures such as Robert De Niro in "The Good Shepherd" and Johnny Depp in "The Rum Diary," also "Speed Kills," "Driven," among other productions.

In his quest to explore new experiences, he founded Vanguardia Films, a production house focused on the realization and development of feature films with independent financing. Their first project, the successful romantic comedy "200 Cartas” featuring Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jaime Camil, and Dayanara Torres, was a success at the box office, international festivals, and was featured on HBO.

Currently, Vanguardia Films is engaged in interesting cinematic projects. Among them are "Yerba Buena”, starring Karla Monroig, and "23 Horas”, released in January 2024. Additionally, the dramas "Bella" and “Casa Pura”, featuring Jen-Carlos Canela, are planned for release in 2025. At this moment, they are in the post-production stage of "La Puerta”, a psychological thriller that promises to captivate audiences