Voices of the Island

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Cuban Cinema Night in Oxford: Stories of Resilience & Everyday Life
Join us for a special evening celebrating the richness, complexity, and evolving voices of contemporary Cuban cinema.

We’re delighted to welcome Oxford audiences to a unique double screening that brings together emerging filmmakers and powerful storytelling from Cuba today.

What’s on the programme:
Primera Enseñanza (Primary Education, 2025, 14 min)
Directed by Aria Sánchez and Marina Meira
Set within the intimate yet emotionally charged space of a classroom, this short film explores childhood, silence, and the subtle power dynamics that shape young girls’ experiences.

Cuentos de un Día Más (Tales of Another Day, 2021, 90 min)
Coordinated by renowned Cuban filmmaker Fernando Pérez
A mosaic of six interwoven stories, this feature captures life in Havana during the COVID-19 pandemic—moving between solitude and solidarity, humour and uncertainty. The film offers a deeply human portrait of resilience and emotional survival in extraordinary times.
Post-screening discussion
Stay after the films for a moderated conversation exploring themes of childhood, community, and social change in contemporary Cuba.
Featuring:

• Ketty Rodriguez Cuban actress, producer, director of the London Latino Film Festival
• Lorena Briscoe Argentine scriptwriter, producer, actress and director @zonasur_cinema

Presented by Nick Hagan, founder of Curio Books & Culture and partner with ZonaSur Cinema Club @Curiobookshop)

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Tickets:
https://wegottickets.com/f/18171

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Come along for an evening of cinema, conversation, and connection whether you're a film lover, curious about Cuban culture, or simply looking for something meaningful to experience in Oxford.