Directed & Produced by Ortensia Visconti & Alessandra Magnaghi
Music: The monroe transfer
Country: Cuba / Italy

Whilst the international press speculates on the imminent death of Fidel Castro and the Cuban community of Miami is already celebrating his funeral, on the island the condition of his health is a state secret. But the umbilical cord that ties every Cuban to the revolution is beginning to be severed, and a new energy is emerging in the country.

An ex-fighter of the Sierra, a television actress, a gigolo, a young ballet dancer, the custodian of a church and many other Cubans give voice to the moods, aspirations and fears of the islands people. The old warn against the risks of the penetration of imperialism, whilst the young dream of a freer society, economically efficient and open.

A portrait of a complicated society, balanced precariously between past and future, revolution and capitalism, destined to disappear with its leader.

Following the screening there will be a panel discussion with Dr Stephen Wilkinson (Director of the Centre for Caribbean and Latin American research and Consultancy at the London Metropolitan University) and Stephen M. Hart (Professor of Hispanic Studies at University College London) chaired by Katerina Vlckova (Channel 4 News and Current Affairs).

Organised in collaboration with The London International Documentary Festival.