Santa & Andres (2016)
Santa, a peasant woman loyal to the Revolution, is sent to guard Andrés, a gay writer who is under house arrest, considered “ untrustworthy” for his ideas and sexuality by the Cuban authorities. Set in a small village in eastern Cuba during the early 1980s, this poignant political drama depicts an encounter between two deeply thoughtful souls on opposite sides of a profound cultural divide. Both have experienced deep loss, and both know the damaging effects of isolation and oppression. Even so, the cavernous ideological divide separating them — the same one that has separated Cuban friends and kin for over 50 years — has until now seemed insurmountable.
Director: Carlos Lechuga
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: September 11, 2016
Cast
- Lola Amores - Santa
- Eduardo Martinez - Andrés
- Luna Tinoco - Isabel
- George Abreu - Jesus
- César Domínguez - El Mudo
- Ederlys Rodríguez - Enfermera
- Maikel Alexi Sánchez - Jefe de Sector
Screenplay
- Carlos Lechuga
- Eliseo Altunaga (Story)
- Carlos Lechuga (Story)
Cinematography: Javier Labrador Deulofeu
Editing: Joanna Montero
Production: Producciones de la 5ta Avenida, Promenades Films, Igolai Producciones
Country: Colombia, Cuba, France
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Themes
Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
cuba, politics, sexuality, gender, discrimination
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Santa & Andres about?
- Santa, a peasant woman loyal to the Revolution, is sent to guard Andrés, a gay writer who is under house arrest, considered “ untrustworthy” for his ideas and sexuality by the Cuban authorities. Set in a small village in eastern Cuba during the early 1980s, this poignant political drama depicts an encounter between two deeply thoughtful souls on opposite sides of a profound cultural divide. Both have experienced deep loss, and both know the damaging effects of isolation and oppression. Even so, the cavernous ideological divide separating them — the same one that has separated Cuban friends and kin for over 50 years — has until now seemed insurmountable.
- Who directed Santa & Andres?
- Santa & Andres was directed by Carlos Lechuga.
- Who stars in Santa & Andres?
- Santa & Andres stars Lola Amores, Eduardo Martinez, Luna Tinoco, George Abreu, César Domínguez, Ederlys Rodríguez.
- How long is Santa & Andres?
- Santa & Andres has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Santa & Andres?
- Santa & Andres is a Drama film.
- Where was Santa & Andres produced?
- Santa & Andres was produced in Colombia, Cuba, France.
- What are the themes of Santa & Andres?
- The themes of Santa & Andres include: Social Commentary and Reflection.