Return to Cuba
(Volver a Cuba)
David Fabrega | Documentary
2016 | 78 minutes | Cuba, Canada
After 18 years living in Italy, Barbara Ramos returns to live in the town of Santa Clara, in Cuba, her homeland. Through the projects of family and friends, she discovers what has changed, what hasn’t, and what will likely never change in her country.
Synopsis
After 18 years living in Italy, Barbara Ramos returns to live in Cuba, her homeland. In the town of Santa Clara and through the projects of family and friends, she discovers what has changed, what hasn't, and what will likely never change in her country.
Shot over a period of three years - the time it took Barbara to build her dream house – Return to Cuba chronicles her life after Fidel Castro's era, in the wake of Raul Castro's liberal reforms and the reconciliation with the United States of America.
A light-hearted yet energetic movie, Return to Cuba demonstrates that finding happiness is possible again in today's Cuba!
Reviews
"Is the right to own a private business a concession of necessity or a response to outside influences? Return to Cuba demonstrates the trust Cubans have in their system and the effect internal change has on Cuban life both socially & economically. I am most impressed with the fact that David Fabrega remains conjoint & illiberal throughout the documentary. This film is forever living history!" — Ms. S. Haysbert, Hampton University
"A love letter to a different Cuba than the all inclusive one." — Natalia Wysocka, Metro
"The film paints an insightful insider's view of Cuba, unlike the plethora of quaint travelogues or the oft-clichéd political analyses usually emanating from the country." — Bill Brownstein, Montréal Gazette
Citation
Main credits
Fabrega, David (film director)
Fabrega, David (film producer)
Ramos Prieto, Barbara (narrator)
Other credits
Cinematography, David Fabrega; editor, David Fabrega; music, Javier Asencio.
Citation
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Pragda subjects
Afro-Latin Studies
Caribbean Studies
Culture + Identity
Economics + Social Class Issues
History
Latin American Studies
Migration Studies
Race + Ethnicity
Sociology
Keywords
Clips
Festivals
Latin American Film Festival of Montréal
Africa World Documentary Film Festival
DIRECTOR: David Fabrega
NATIONALITY: Cuba, Canada
YEAR: 2016
GENRE: Documentary
LANGUAGE: Spanish
COLOR / B&W: Color
GRADE LEVEL: High School, College, Adults
SUBTITLE/CC: AVAILABLE
AUDIO DESCRIPTION: NOT AVAILABLE
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