Hotel Nueva Isla (2014)
In the early twentieth century, the Hotel Nueva Isla was an emblematic luxury hotel. After the Cuban Revolution, it was confiscated by the State and became a shelter for homeless people. Located in Old Havana, today it is an imposing ruin. Jorge de los Rios, a retired clerk, is one of the few residents who remain there, along with La Flaca, his lover, and Waldo, a young itinerant. As the rest leave for safer places, Jorge clings to his dilapidated home and its buried treasures, slowly digging his way through its debris. The film speaks poignantly to a lost generation who fought in the Cuban Revolution and dreamed of a better society.
Director: Irene Gutiérrez Torres, Javier Labrador Deulofeu
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: October 12, 2014
Cast
Screenplay
Cinematography: Javier Labrador Deulofeu
Production: Producciones de la 5ta Avenida, El Viaje Films
Country: Cuba, Spain
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Keywords
cuba, woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hotel Nueva Isla about?
- In the early twentieth century, the Hotel Nueva Isla was an emblematic luxury hotel. After the Cuban Revolution, it was confiscated by the State and became a shelter for homeless people. Located in Old Havana, today it is an imposing ruin. Jorge de los Rios, a retired clerk, is one of the few residents who remain there, along with La Flaca, his lover, and Waldo, a young itinerant. As the rest leave for safer places, Jorge clings to his dilapidated home and its buried treasures, slowly digging his way through its debris. The film speaks poignantly to a lost generation who fought in the Cuban Revolution and dreamed of a better society.
- Who directed Hotel Nueva Isla?
- Hotel Nueva Isla was directed by Irene Gutiérrez Torres, Javier Labrador Deulofeu.
- Who stars in Hotel Nueva Isla?
- Hotel Nueva Isla stars Vivian Pacheco, Josefina Patterson, Jorge de Los Ríos Vega, Waldo Muñoz Hernández.
- How long is Hotel Nueva Isla?
- Hotel Nueva Isla has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Hotel Nueva Isla?
- Hotel Nueva Isla is a Documentary film.
- Where was Hotel Nueva Isla produced?
- Hotel Nueva Isla was produced in Cuba, Spain.