Madagascar
Synopsis
The 50-minute "Madagascar" has the resonance and eloquence of the best poetry, as it deftly turns an adolescent's search for identity into a metaphor for socialist Cuba. Laura is a professor at a shabby, stultifying college. Her daughter, Laurita, stops going to school, wishes to move to Madagascar and quickly races through several phases. One day, she looks like a heavy-metal fan, another like a bohemian who weeps at poetry and art. Slowly, she crosses the line from ordinary adolescent confusion to intense neurosis and beyond, finally becoming so obsessed with religion and good works that she brings 10 homeless children into the cramped house she shares with her mother and grandmother.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Zaida Castellanos
Laura
Laura de la Uz
Laurita
Isabel Santos
Abuela
Jorge Molina
Molina
Ramón Brito
Alberto
Susana Alonso
Mercedes
Yolanda Ruiz
Profesora I
Carmen Rivera
Profesora II
Nancy Rodriguez
Profesora III
Roberto Delgado
Catedrático
Jose Ramon Vigo
Inspector
Basilio Garcia
Basilio
Laura Baluja
Comecol I
Armando Zambrano
Comecol II
Reynaldo Rojas
Comecol III
Jose A. Rojas
Comecol IV
Release History & Theatrical Window
Fribourg Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fernando Pérez
- Screenplay & Story
- Fernando Pérez, Manuel Rodríguez, Mirta Yáñez
- Original Title
- Madagascar
- Country of Origin
- Cuba
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- ICAIC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fernando Pérez
Fernando Pérez, Manuel Rodríguez, Mirta Yáñez
Department Leadership Roster
Fernando Pérez
Director
Fernando Pérez
Writer
Manuel Rodríguez
Writer
Mirta Yáñez
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Madagascar
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Madagascar about?
The 50-minute "Madagascar" has the resonance and eloquence of the best poetry, as it deftly turns an adolescent's search for identity into a metaphor for socialist Cuba. Laura is a professor at a shabby, stultifying college. Her daughter, Laurita, stops going to school, wishes to move to Madagascar and quickly races through several phases. One day, she looks like a heavy-metal fan, another like a bohemian who weeps at poetry and art. Slowly, she crosses the line from ordinary adolescent confusion to intense neurosis and beyond, finally becoming so obsessed with religion and good works that she brings 10 homeless children into the cramped house she shares with her mother and grandmother.
Who directed Madagascar?
Madagascar was directed by Fernando Pérez.
Who stars in Madagascar?
The principal cast of Madagascar includes Zaida Castellanos, Laura de la Uz, Isabel Santos, Jorge Molina, Ramón Brito.
When was Madagascar released and how long is it?
Madagascar was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 54m.