Maluala
Synopsis
In 19th century Cuba, runaway African slaves known as 'Cimarrons' hiding in settlements in the eastern mountains. But discord among the Cimarrons is sown by a limited offer of freedom from the Spanish. Maluala is part of a trilogy of films about Cuba's slave uprisings made by Sergio Giral, the best known Afro-Cuban director.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sergio Giral
- Original Title
- Maluala
- Country of Origin
- Cuba
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
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What is Maluala about?
In 19th century Cuba, runaway African slaves known as 'Cimarrons' hiding in settlements in the eastern mountains. But discord among the Cimarrons is sown by a limited offer of freedom from the Spanish. Maluala is part of a trilogy of films about Cuba's slave uprisings made by Sergio Giral, the best known Afro-Cuban director.
Who directed Maluala?
Maluala was directed by Sergio Giral.
Who stars in Maluala?
The principal cast of Maluala includes Samuel Claxton, Adolfo Llauradó, Miguel Gutiérrez.
When was Maluala released and how long is it?
Maluala was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.