Motherland or Death
Родина или смерть
Synopsis
Using Cuban cities as the backdrop to personal stories, the renowned documentary maker Vitaly Mansky depicts the complexity of contemporary Cuba. As the regime begins to slightly relax its iron grip, the island begins to slowly open up to the world. Despite the economic hardship, a life full of passion, temperament and energy still pulsates in Cuban cities. Food is rationed and decent living conditions is an illusion for many. The dreams of today’s senior citizens, who believed in Fidel and his communist experiment 50 years ago, have not been fully realized. Children of these revolutionaries still follow the ideals of the revolution but do not seem all that convinced. Instead young people prefer to enjoy small pleasures the regime allows for. While many Cubans look for life outside of Cuba, for tourists the island is for many reasons very special destination. Motherland or Death is the story of real life played out against the picturesque background of today’s Cuba.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vitaly Mansky
- Original Title
- Родина или смерть
- Country of Origin
- Russia
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vitaly Mansky
Department Leadership Roster
Vitaly Mansky
Director
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Motherland or Death.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Motherland or Death
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Motherland or Death about?
Using Cuban cities as the backdrop to personal stories, the renowned documentary maker Vitaly Mansky depicts the complexity of contemporary Cuba. As the regime begins to slightly relax its iron grip, the island begins to slowly open up to the world. Despite the economic hardship, a life full of passion, temperament and energy still pulsates in Cuban cities. Food is rationed and decent living conditions is an illusion for many. The dreams of today’s senior citizens, who believed in Fidel and his communist experiment 50 years ago, have not been fully realized. Children of these revolutionaries still follow the ideals of the revolution but do not seem all that convinced. Instead young people prefer to enjoy small pleasures the regime allows for. While many Cubans look for life outside of Cuba, for tourists the island is for many reasons very special destination. Motherland or Death is the story of real life played out against the picturesque background of today’s Cuba.
Who directed Motherland or Death?
Motherland or Death was directed by Vitaly Mansky.
Who stars in Motherland or Death?
The principal cast of Motherland or Death includes Not specified.
When was Motherland or Death released and how long is it?
Motherland or Death was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.