I Am Cuba (1964)

I Am Cuba (1964) poster

Four vignettes on the lives of pre-revolutionary era Cuban people; in Havana, Maria is ashamed when a man she loves discovers how she makes a living. Pedro, an old farmer, discovers that the land he cultivates is being sold to an American company. A student sees his friends attacked by the police while they distribute leaflets supporting Fidel Castro. Finally, a peasant family is threatened by Batista's army.

Director: Mikhail Kalatozov
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 141 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Carlos Fariñas
Cinematography: Sergei Urusevsky
Production: ICAIC, Mosfilm
Country: Cuba, Soviet Union
Language: English, Pусский, Español
Original Language: es

Themes

Serene Gratitude and Peaceful End

Keywords

rebellion, police, cuba, propaganda, peace, peasant, surrealism, cuban revolution, wealth, black and white, university

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is I Am Cuba about?
Four vignettes on the lives of pre-revolutionary era Cuban people; in Havana, Maria is ashamed when a man she loves discovers how she makes a living. Pedro, an old farmer, discovers that the land he cultivates is being sold to an American company. A student sees his friends attacked by the police while they distribute leaflets supporting Fidel Castro. Finally, a peasant family is threatened by Batista's army.
Who directed I Am Cuba?
I Am Cuba was directed by Mikhail Kalatozov.
Who stars in I Am Cuba?
I Am Cuba stars Sergio Corrieri, Salvador Wood, José Gallardo, Raúl García, Luz María Collazo, Jean Bouise.
How long is I Am Cuba?
I Am Cuba has a runtime of 2h 21m (141 minutes).
What genre is I Am Cuba?
I Am Cuba is a Drama film.
Where was I Am Cuba produced?
I Am Cuba was produced in Cuba, Soviet Union.
What are the themes of I Am Cuba?
The themes of I Am Cuba include: Serene Gratitude and Peaceful End.