Habaneros
Synopsis
A brief history of the Cuban capital of Havana, backed by a vibrant soundtrack of son cubano, salsa, jazz, rumba, mambo and hip hop. Drawing on archive footage, animations, movie excerpts and interviews with Havana residents, eyewitnesses and experts, Habaneros runs through key moments in the city’s modern history, from the abolition of slavery at the end of the 19th century to the Spanish–American War, and from the dictatorship of General Batista to the revolution of Fidel Castro. The film concludes by wondering what the future holds. Many Havana locals are encouraged by President Obama’s relaxation of sanctions, but much uncertainty remains.
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julien Temple
- Original Title
- Habaneros
- Country of Origin
- Cuba, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Production Studios
- Essential Arts, Polite Storm, BBC, Nitrate Film, Splice Post
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julien Temple
Steve Organ
Caroline Richards
Richard Conway, Andrew J. Curtis, Jamie Jessop, Andrea Scarso, Jeremy Thomas
Department Leadership Roster
Julien Temple
Director
Steve Organ
Director of Photography
Caroline Richards
Editor
Richard Conway
Producer
Andrew J. Curtis
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Habaneros.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Habaneros
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Habaneros about?
A brief history of the Cuban capital of Havana, backed by a vibrant soundtrack of son cubano, salsa, jazz, rumba, mambo and hip hop. Drawing on archive footage, animations, movie excerpts and interviews with Havana residents, eyewitnesses and experts, Habaneros runs through key moments in the city’s modern history, from the abolition of slavery at the end of the 19th century to the Spanish–American War, and from the dictatorship of General Batista to the revolution of Fidel Castro. The film concludes by wondering what the future holds. Many Havana locals are encouraged by President Obama’s relaxation of sanctions, but much uncertainty remains.
Who directed Habaneros?
Habaneros was directed by Julien Temple.
Who stars in Habaneros?
The principal cast of Habaneros includes Not specified.
When was Habaneros released and how long is it?
Habaneros was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.