This study of Cuba–partially written by renowned poet Yevgeny Yevtushenko–captures the island just before Read More »
Tag Archives: Cuba
Lucia (1968) Humberto Solás, Raquel Revuelta, Eslinda Núñez, Adela Legrá
Traces episodes in the lives of three Cuban women, each named Lucía Read More »
Portrait of Teresa (1979) Pastor Vega, Idalia Anreus, Miguel Benavides, Samuel Claxton
Teresa is overwhelmed: with a husband, three young sons, a job as a crew leader in a textile factory, and volunteer commitments as cultural leader of her union. Read More »
Martí, the Eye of the Canary (2010) Fernando Pérez, Daniel Romero Bildaín, Rolando Brito, Broselianda Hernández, Drama, History
In his new film, acclaimed Cuban director Fernando Perez (Suite Havana, Madrigal) focuses on the early years of famed revolutionary José Martí (1853 – 1895) Read More »
We Are the Music! (1964) Rogelio Paris, Documentary
A rare panorama of Cuban music and dance from the 1960s. Featuring legendary Cuban musicians as well as vibrant spontaneous performances Read More »
La partida / The Last Match (2013) Antonio Hens, Milton García, Reinier Díaz, Jenifer Rodríguez, Drama, Romance
Cuba is not a country for young gays. Teen rent boy Reinier falls in love with a mate in the slum soccer field at their neighbourhood in Havana. Read More »