Viva El Vedado
The Story of a Neighborhood
Viva El Vedado presents the history of the Havana neighborhood of El Vedado from the last quarter of the 19th century through the Cuban Revolution and highlights its varied and outstanding architecture. Known as a cultural center of Havana, Vedado is particularly notable for its unique collection of Cuban architecture of the 20th century. The film’s goal is to introduce its audiences to the neighborhood’s remarkable architecture, its vibrant life, and the need for preserving Vedado as part of Havana’s heritage. It is a glimpse beyond tourist fantasies and stereotypes, a rare view of one of Havana’s most important neighborhoods.
Director: Stanley J. Staniski
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 71 min
Screenplay
Music: Juan Antonio Levya, Magda Rosa Galbán
Editing: Penny Trams
Language: English, Español
Original Language: en
Keywords
cuban revolution, architecture, social documentary
More Films by Director: Stanley J. Staniski
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Viva El Vedado about?
- Viva El Vedado presents the history of the Havana neighborhood of El Vedado from the last quarter of the 19th century through the Cuban Revolution and highlights its varied and outstanding architecture. Known as a cultural center of Havana, Vedado is particularly notable for its unique collection of Cuban architecture of the 20th century. The film’s goal is to introduce its audiences to the neighborhood’s remarkable architecture, its vibrant life, and the need for preserving Vedado as part of Havana’s heritage. It is a glimpse beyond tourist fantasies and stereotypes, a rare view of one of Havana’s most important neighborhoods.
- Who directed Viva El Vedado?
- Viva El Vedado was directed by Stanley J. Staniski.
- How long is Viva El Vedado?
- Viva El Vedado has a runtime of 1h 11m (71 minutes).
- What genre is Viva El Vedado?
- Viva El Vedado is a Documentary film.