Children’s Game #40: Chivichanas
Synopsis
Cuban children have always built chivichanas for racing, using any wood to hand and ball bearings for wheels. During the hardship of the early 1990s, rural communities realised the potential of the toy and adapted it for personal and cargo transport, but in the streets of Havana it’s all about speed. Health and safety be damned, as up to five kids pile on and clatter downhill and around sharp corners at breakneck speed, steering the front wheel with an ingenious tiller. The film is a thunderous sound piece, too, with exhilarating moments of full immersion.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francis Alÿs
- Original Title
- Children’s Game #40: Chivichanas
- Country of Origin
- Cuba
- Release Date
- 12/10/2023
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 5m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francis Alÿs
Julien Devaux
Lisandra Durán Gutierrez, Raudel Hoyo Pérez
Department Leadership Roster
Francis Alÿs
Director
Julien Devaux
Editor
Lisandra Durán Gutierrez
Producer
Raudel Hoyo Pérez
Producer
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What is Children’s Game #40: Chivichanas about?
Cuban children have always built chivichanas for racing, using any wood to hand and ball bearings for wheels. During the hardship of the early 1990s, rural communities realised the potential of the toy and adapted it for personal and cargo transport, but in the streets of Havana it’s all about speed. Health and safety be damned, as up to five kids pile on and clatter downhill and around sharp corners at breakneck speed, steering the front wheel with an ingenious tiller. The film is a thunderous sound piece, too, with exhilarating moments of full immersion.
Who directed Children’s Game #40: Chivichanas?
Children’s Game #40: Chivichanas was directed by Francis Alÿs.
Who stars in Children’s Game #40: Chivichanas?
The principal cast of Children’s Game #40: Chivichanas includes Not specified.
When was Children’s Game #40: Chivichanas released and how long is it?
Children’s Game #40: Chivichanas was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 5m.