Guanabacoa: Chronicle of My Family
Guanabacoa: Crónica de mi familia
Synopsis
A pioneer in the genre of autobiographical documentaries, this film made by the renowned Cuban director Sara Gómez explores her family roots to offer a family portrait through photos, popular music, and women’s tales. It is also a powerful document of an age and a way of living: that of middle- or upper-class black families in Cuba, meeting in exclusive bars just before the Cuban Revolution.
Top Cast
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Havana Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sara Gómez
- Screenplay & Story
- Sara Gómez
- Original Score
- Fabio Landa
- Original Title
- Guanabacoa: Crónica de mi familia
- Country of Origin
- Cuba
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- ICAIC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sara Gómez
Sara Gómez
Fabio Landa
Luis Marzoa, José Tabio
Justo Vega
Jesús Pascau, Eduardo Rivero
Department Leadership Roster
Sara Gómez
Director
Sara Gómez
Writer
Jesús Pascau
Producer
Eduardo Rivero
Producer
Luis Marzoa
Director of Photography
José Tabio
Director of Photography
Justo Vega
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Guanabacoa: Chronicle of My Family.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Guanabacoa: Chronicle of My Family
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What is Guanabacoa: Chronicle of My Family about?
A pioneer in the genre of autobiographical documentaries, this film made by the renowned Cuban director Sara Gómez explores her family roots to offer a family portrait through photos, popular music, and women’s tales. It is also a powerful document of an age and a way of living: that of middle- or upper-class black families in Cuba, meeting in exclusive bars just before the Cuban Revolution.
Who directed Guanabacoa: Chronicle of My Family?
Guanabacoa: Chronicle of My Family was directed by Sara Gómez.
Who stars in Guanabacoa: Chronicle of My Family?
The principal cast of Guanabacoa: Chronicle of My Family includes Isaura Mendoza.
When was Guanabacoa: Chronicle of My Family released and how long is it?
Guanabacoa: Chronicle of My Family was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Guanabacoa: Chronicle of My Family?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Guanabacoa: Chronicle of My Family was composed by Fabio Landa.