Cuban Dancer (2020)

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Alexis, a talented and proud student of the National Ballet School of Cuba, spends his life practicing chassé and entrechats with his girlfriend and dance partner Yelenia. However, when his family moves to Florida to be reunited with his sister, he must adjust his expectations and dreams to a radically new environment. Alexis, facing rejection and homesick for his native Cuba, feels lost and alone. He must find his way in the world of American ballet while remaining faithful to his roots.

Director: Roberto Salinas
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 98 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Caroline Chaspoul, Eduardo Henríquez
Editing: Abraham Lifshitz
Production: Filmoption International, Indyca, RAI Cinema, Valdivia Film
Country: Canada, Chile, Italy
Language: English, Español
Original Language: en

Keywords

dance, cuba, ballet dancer, ballet

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Roberto Salinas
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cuban Dancer about?
Alexis, a talented and proud student of the National Ballet School of Cuba, spends his life practicing chassé and entrechats with his girlfriend and dance partner Yelenia. However, when his family moves to Florida to be reunited with his sister, he must adjust his expectations and dreams to a radically new environment. Alexis, facing rejection and homesick for his native Cuba, feels lost and alone. He must find his way in the world of American ballet while remaining faithful to his roots.
Who directed Cuban Dancer?
Cuban Dancer was directed by Roberto Salinas.
Who stars in Cuban Dancer?
Cuban Dancer stars Alexis Francisco Valdes Martinez, Yelenia Riveron Gomez, Alexis Valdes Quer, Joseph Bohbot, Catherine Doherty, Martha Iris Fernández.
How long is Cuban Dancer?
Cuban Dancer has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
What genre is Cuban Dancer?
Cuban Dancer is a Documentary film.
Where was Cuban Dancer produced?
Cuban Dancer was produced in Canada, Chile, Italy.