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In 1959, one of the first priorities of Fidel Castro was to initiate film production in Cuba. The result has been an explosion of talent and a range of entertaining films which explore fundamental issues in open and provocative ways. Very rapidly Havana became the power house of the New Latin American Cinema with the establishment of the International Film School and the annual Havana Film Festival. The writings of Julio Garcia Espinosa were seminal to the development of Independent Cinema in Latin America and Britain in the 80’s.
More recently European money has enabled Cuba to continue to play an important role in world cinema.
Thursday May 8 Gala reception at 7.00 Film at 8.00.
12 CHAIRS (Dir : Tomas Alea 1962) BIRMINGHAM PREMIERE
A wonderfully funny film by Cuba’s leading director. The story concerns the hunt for some hidden jewels. Set in contemporary Habana it is also a fascinating guided tour of the new society. This is comedy in the best traditions of the 20’s and infinitely better than the Mel Brooks version of the same story.
Tuesday May 20 At 6.00 and 8.15
BELOVED(dir:Humberto Solas 1982)BIRMINGHAM PREMIERE
One of many film versions of Cuba’s past, from the director of “Lucia”. Amanda, daughter of a wealthy slave owner falls in love with a radical journalist. Good music track from Leo Brouwer.
Thursday June 5 at 7.30 with talk
DEATH OF A BUREAUCRAT (Dir:Tomas Alea 1966)
A man is buried with his labour card…however this same card is needed to for his widow to have a pension. To recover the card they dig up the body… A story of insane bureaucracy familiar to us all! Absolutely hilarious.
Tuesday JUNE 17 at 6.00 and 8.15
THE ADVENTURES OF JUAN QUIN QUIN (Dir: Julio Garcia Espinosa 1967)
BIRMINGHAM PREMIERE
Juan, a poor farmer lives by his wits…as a circus performer, bull fighter, church functionary…joins the revolutionary movement … The film is a fun journey through film genres, with our hero appearing in them all!
Thursday July 10 at 7.30 with talk
A SUCCESSFUL MAN (Dir: Humberto Solas 1987)BIRMINGHAM PREMIERE
Spanning many decades of one Cuban family we follow two brothers with differing political beliefs. The film impressed critics with its opulent mis-en-scene
TICKETS: £3.50(Conc £2.50). Available in person at Birmingham Central Library, by phone 0121 303 2323 or at www.Birminghamboxoffice.co.uk
This season is presented by Birmingham International film Society in association with Cuba Solidarity Campaign.
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