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I Am Cuba [US-Version, Regio 1/ A]
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4K UHD Blu-Ray
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Release date: 23/Apr/2024
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Number of discs: 1
Original language: Spanish; Castilian (SPA)
Subtitle: English (ENG)
Description:Unseen by the West for nearly 30 years, this unusual Cuban/Soviet co-production was meant to help train Cuban filmmakers and build support for Castro's regime. Four dramatic vignettes depict, in a visually hypnotic blend of Party propaganda and Latin American energy, the corruption of Battista's Havana, the hard life of rural farmers, and the fervor of the student revolutionaries who propelled Castro to victory. Directed by Mikhail Kalatozov ("The Cranes Are Flying"). 141 min. Standard; Soundtracks: Spanish mono, Russian mono; Subtitles: English; bonus documentary "The Siberian Mammoth" (2004),; featurettes; theatrical trailer.
"I Am Cuba" (Soy Cuba) arrives in a stunning 4K UHD Blu-Ray edition from the renowned Criterion Collection, offering an unparalleled cinematic experience of this visually groundbreaking film. Directed by Mikhail Kalatozov and released in 1964, "I Am Cuba" is celebrated for its breathtaking cinematography by Sergei Urusevsky and its poetic portrayal of pre-revolutionary Cuba. The film weaves together four stories that capture the social unrest leading up to the Cuban Revolution, blending innovative camera techniques with powerful storytelling. Criterion Collection is globally recognized for curating and restoring significant classic and contemporary films, ensuring they are preserved in their highest quality for future generations. Their meticulous attention to detail makes each release a collector's item. The cast features Sergio Corrieri, who later starred in acclaimed Cuban cinema such as "Memories of Underdevelopment," along with Luz María Collazo and José Gallardo. Director Mikhail Kalatozov was already famous for his Palme d'Or-winning masterpiece "The Cranes Are Flying." Cinematographer Sergei Urusevsky?s work on both films set new standards in visual artistry. Together with composer Carlos Fariñas? evocative score, these artists crafted a film revered worldwide as one of cinema?s most visually inventive achievements.
Actors: José Gallardo, Luz María Collazo, Mario González Broche, Raquel Revuelta, Sergio Corrieri
Age rating: Suitable only for adults
Manufacturer No.: CCIN3543UHD
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