Papa (2016 film)

Papa is a 2016 biographical drama film directed by Bob Yari and starring Giovanni Ribisi, Adrian Sparks, Joely Richardson, and Minka Kelly. The film depicts the relationship between a young journalist, Ed Myers (Ribisi), and the aging writer Ernest Hemingway (Sparks) during the late 1950s in Cuba.

The film follows Myers, a struggling writer who idolizes Hemingway and receives a letter from the famed author inviting him to visit his home in Cuba. Myers travels to Cuba and becomes deeply involved in Hemingway's life, witnessing his deteriorating health and struggling with his own identity. The film explores themes of mentorship, hero worship, and the complexities of fame and artistic genius.

Papa was filmed on location in Cuba, making it one of the first American films to be shot there after decades of strained relations between the two countries. The film received mixed reviews upon release, with critics praising the performances of the lead actors but criticizing the script and pacing.