# José Maria Cabral's 'Sh*t Happens' Boards Tallinn Competition

> Dominican filmmaker José Maria Cabral's dark comedy 'Sh*t Happens' boards Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival after Latido Films acquisition.
- Title: José Maria Cabral's 'Sh*t Happens' Boards Tallinn Competition
- Summary: Dominican filmmaker José Maria Cabral's dark comedy 'Sh*t Happens' boards Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival after Latido Films acquisition.
- Keywords: jose maria cabral, sh*t happens, latido films, tallinn black nights film festival, dominican republic, dark comedy, sundance, lantica studios, entertainment, culture, José, Maria
- Source: Variety — https://variety.com/2026/film/global/jose-maria-cabral-sht-happens-latido-film-sales-1236908715
- Author: Annika Pham
- Published: 2026-10-12T08:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jose maria cabral, sh*t happens, latido films, tallinn black nights film festival, dominican republic, dark comedy, sundance, lantica studios, entertainment, culture
## José Maria Cabral
Dominican filmmaker José Maria Cabral, a three-time Oscar hopeful, is set to deliver his first dark comedy with 'Sh*t Happens'.

> It’s About Class, Dependency and Power
## Latido Films Boards Film
Latido Films, a Madrid-based company, has acquired 'Sh*t Happens' ahead of its world premiere at Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival.
## Film's Theme
The film explores social divide and powerplay in a Dominican household where literally shit happens.

> It’s About Class, Dependency and Power
## Key takeaway

Dominican filmmaker José Maria Cabral's dark comedy 'Sh*t Happens' has been picked up by Latido Films for Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival competition.