Soy Cuba (Spanish w/ English Subtitles)

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Directed by: Mikhail Kalatozov

Starring: Sergio Corrieri, Salvador Wood, José Gallardo, Luz María Collazo, and Jean Bouise

Runtime: 2h 21m

Year: 1964

Soy Cuba tells four separate stories set in pre‑revolutionary Cuba, each focusing on different people dealing with poverty, inequality and political tension. The film is famous for its striking black and white cinematography and long, fluid camera movements that make even everyday scenes visually memorable. It mixes Cuban and Soviet influences, which gives it a style unlike anything else from the period. Although it was largely forgotten when first released, directors like Martin Scorsese and Francis Ford Coppola helped bring it back to international attention decades later because of its innovative filmmaking. The film will surley spark intresiting conversations about politics, visual storytelling and the way cinema can capture a moment in history.

The film is in Spanish with English subtitles.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SoTRGHqrwU

Info: https://www.kriterion.nl/films/soy-cuba-1964-eng-subs

Tickets: https://tickets.kriterion.nl/kriterion/nl/flow_configs/webshop/steps/start/show/1252696

When: Sunday, 22/03/26 at 16:30

Meet at the Kriterion cafe at 16:30. Film starts at 17:00. After the film the group will head to Café Restaurant De Ysbreeker (Weesperzijde 23, 1091 EC Amsterdam) to discuss the film get a drink and food.

Theater: K 2

Where: Filmtheater Kriterion
Roetersstraat 170, 1018 WE Amsterdam

I hope to see you there!