

I'm Going to Santiago
Iré a Santiago
Synopsis
This black-and-white film is a loving portrait of Santiago de Cuba and its people. It provides a view of Cuba as a picturesque country, the product of an earthy mix of black and criollo cultures. The film uses historical images which portray the end of the eighteenth century when Haitian slave owners fled with their slaves to Cuba after the Haitian Revolution.
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sara Gómez
- Screenplay & Story
- Sara Gómez
- Original Title
- Iré a Santiago
- Country of Origin
- Cuba
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- ICAIC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sara Gómez
Sara Gómez
Mario García Joya
Roberto Bravo
Fernando Pi
Department Leadership Roster
Sara Gómez
Director
Sara Gómez
Writer
Fernando Pi
Producer
Mario García Joya
Director of Photography
Roberto Bravo
Editor
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ESSENTIAL FILMS BY WOMEN
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ESSENTIAL FILMS BY WOMEN
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Frequently Asked Questions About I'm Going to Santiago
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What is I'm Going to Santiago about?
This black-and-white film is a loving portrait of Santiago de Cuba and its people. It provides a view of Cuba as a picturesque country, the product of an earthy mix of black and criollo cultures. The film uses historical images which portray the end of the eighteenth century when Haitian slave owners fled with their slaves to Cuba after the Haitian Revolution.
Who directed I'm Going to Santiago?
I'm Going to Santiago was directed by Sara Gómez.
Who stars in I'm Going to Santiago?
The principal cast of I'm Going to Santiago includes Victoria Nápoles.
When was I'm Going to Santiago released and how long is it?
I'm Going to Santiago was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 16m.

















