I Am Cuba

This film explores Cuba on the cusp of revolutionary change, capturing the island's contrasts and struggles. It begins in pre-Castro Havana, where foreign influences perpetuate prostitution and poverty, shot in dreamy, unsettling sequences. The film then shifts to the countryside, showcasing the beauty of palm trees and fertile land, before highlighting the hardships faced by sugar cane farmers. Finally, it returns to the city, where leftist students clash with the government and pay a heavy price for their activism.