¡Cuba Sí!
Synopsis
Chris Marker’s documentary traces the course of the Cuban Revolution, from its early optimism to the aftermath of the Bay of Pigs invasion. Through on-the-ground footage and interviews—including two with Fidel Castro—the film captures the spirit and contradictions of a nation in transformation.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Marker
- Screenplay & Story
- Chris Marker
- Original Title
- ¡Cuba Sí!
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French, Spanish
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- Les Films de la Pléiade
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Marker
Chris Marker, J. Cazalda, Carlos Puebla, Igor Barrère, Eduardo Gonzàlez, Étienne Lalou
Chris Marker
Eva Zora
Pierre Braunberger
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Marker
Writer
Chris Marker
Screenplay
Chris Marker
Director of Photography
Chris Marker
Director
Eva Zora
Editor
Pierre Braunberger
Producer
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What is ¡Cuba Sí! about?
Chris Marker’s documentary traces the course of the Cuban Revolution, from its early optimism to the aftermath of the Bay of Pigs invasion. Through on-the-ground footage and interviews—including two with Fidel Castro—the film captures the spirit and contradictions of a nation in transformation.
Who directed ¡Cuba Sí!?
¡Cuba Sí! was directed by Chris Marker.
Who stars in ¡Cuba Sí!?
The principal cast of ¡Cuba Sí! includes Nicolas Yumatov, Étienne Lalou, Igor Barrère, Ignacio Biain, Fidel Castro.
When was ¡Cuba Sí! released and how long is it?
¡Cuba Sí! was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 53m.