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6.8 / 10(3 votes)IMDb201920mCuba, Italy

The Oceans Are the Real Continents

Los oceanos son los verdaderos continentes

Synopsis

Having Cuba as a background, decadent and in crisis, in a black-and-white lacerated by the Caraibic swinging rain, Alex and Edith, a couple in their 30s, live their love story made of small daily gestures, stories from the past, nostalgia, and a deep intimacy.

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Venice International Film Critics' Week

Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Tommaso Santambrogio
Screenplay & Story
Tommaso Santambrogio
Original Score
Lav Diaz
Original Title
Los oceanos son los verdaderos continentes
Country of Origin
Cuba, Italy
Spoken Languages
Spanish
Runtime
20m
Production Studios
ChiottoProduction, Escuela Internacional de Cine y Televisión (EICTV)

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Tommaso Santambrogio

Screenplay & Story

Tommaso Santambrogio

Original Score & Music

Lav Diaz

Director of Photography

Tommaso Santambrogio

Film Editing

Matteo Faccenda

Producers

Lav Diaz, Jorge Yglesias, Jean Perret, Tommaso Santambrogio

Department Leadership Roster

Matteo Faccenda

Editor

Tommaso Santambrogio

Tommaso Santambrogio

Director

Tommaso Santambrogio

Tommaso Santambrogio

Director of Photography

Tommaso Santambrogio

Tommaso Santambrogio

Producer

Tommaso Santambrogio

Tommaso Santambrogio

Screenplay

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Oceans Are the Real Continents.

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biennale cinema 2019 // 76th venice international film festival

01 / <b>venezia 76 competition: opening film</b> 02–21 / <b>venezia 76 competition</b> 22–27 / <b>out of competition: fiction</b> 28 / <b>out of competition: closing film</b> 29–38 / <b>out of competition: non-fiction</b> 39–43 / <b>out of competition: special screenings</b> ZeroZeroZero. Stefano Sollima. episodes no. 1 and 2 The New Pope. Paolo Sorrentino. episodes no. 2 and 7 — 44–62 / <b>orizzonti</b> 63–75 / <b>orizzonti: short films. competition</b> 76–77 / <b>orizzonti: short films. out of competition</b> — 78–83 / <b>sconfini</b> — 84 / <b>venezia 76: special event</b> — 85–95 / <b>giornate degli autori. official selection</b> 96–101 / <b>giornate degli autori: special events</b> 102–103 / <b>giornate degli autori: miu miu women's tales</b> 104–108 / <b>giornate degli autori: venetian nights</b> 109–111 / <b>giornate degli autori: lux prize</b> 112 / <b>giornate degli autori: closing film</b> — 113 / <b>sic. film critics' week: opening film. out of competition</b> 114–120 / <b>sic. film critics' week: competition</b> 121 / <b>sic. film critics' week: closing film. out of competition</b> 122 / <b>sic@sic: opening short film</b> 123–129 / <b>sic@sic: competition</b> 130 / <b>sic@sic: closing short film</b> — 131–150 / <b>venezia classici: restored films</b> 151–159 / <b>venezia classici: documentary films</b> 160–162 / <b>biennale college cinema </b>

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Oceans Are the Real Continents

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Oceans Are the Real Continents about?

Having Cuba as a background, decadent and in crisis, in a black-and-white lacerated by the Caraibic swinging rain, Alex and Edith, a couple in their 30s, live their love story made of small daily gestures, stories from the past, nostalgia, and a deep intimacy.

Who directed The Oceans Are the Real Continents?

The Oceans Are the Real Continents was directed by Tommaso Santambrogio.

Who stars in The Oceans Are the Real Continents?

The principal cast of The Oceans Are the Real Continents includes Alexander Diego, Edith Ibarra.

When was The Oceans Are the Real Continents released and how long is it?

The Oceans Are the Real Continents was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 20m.

Who composed the musical score for The Oceans Are the Real Continents?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Oceans Are the Real Continents was composed by Lav Diaz.