Chico y Rita

Chico y Rita is a 2012 graphic novel from Rey Naranjo Editores, adapting the acclaimed animated film into a single, lushly illustrated issue. The story follows a passionate Cuban pianist and a fiery singer whose romance unfolds against the vibrant, music-filled backdrop of 1940s Havana and New York. This publication captures the film's jazzy, noir-tinged atmosphere through the combined talents of filmmaker Fernando Trueba, artist Javier Mariscal, and writer Jonás Trueba. It stands as a unique artifact, translating a celebrated cinematic love story into a distinct visual language for the page.