Cuban Cultural Film Fest: MAISINICU, MEDIO SIGLO DESPUES

Cuban Cultural Film Fest: MAISINICU, MEDIO SIGLO DESPUES

Date and Time

Oct 16, 2024 6:30 pm

Location

14th & V

2021 14th St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20009

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Description:

In honor of the Day of Cuban Culture, Busboys and Poets has partnered with the Cuban Embassy to host a Cuban Film Festival to celebrate the art and culture of Cuba. 

Cuban Film Festival:

Wednesday, 10/16- 6:30 PM @ 14th Street FILM SCREENING AND DISCUSSION: The documentary film "MAISINICU, MEDIO SIGLO DESPUES" (Maisinicu, Half a Century Later-2023) followed by a conversation with the director: Mitshell Lobaina. The film Maisinicu marked the beginning of a new cultural direction for Cuba.  It is the first creative film offered by the revolutionary government of Fidel Castro.  The documantary MAISINICU, MEDIO SIGLO DESPUES -- details the progression of the Cuban film industry.  Join the director of the film and dignitaries from the Cuban Embassy for an insightful discussion after the screening.

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