Havana Blues

2005 1h 55m ES

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6.4

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★6.4TMDB · 40

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Synopsis

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When Spanish record producers express interest in Cuban musicians Ruy and Tito, the longtime friends are faced with the prospect of leaving their loved ones behind. After years of hoping and dreaming, they've finally earned the opportunity to bring their music to the rest of the world. But are the emotional trade-offs worth it in the end?

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Alberto Yoel
Ruy
Roberto San Martín
Tito
Yailene Sierra
Caridad
Mayra Rodríguez
Lucía
Ernesto Escalona
Carlitos
Marta Calvó
Marta
Roger Pera
Lorenzo
Osvaldo Doimeadiós
Roger

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Benito Zambrano
Writers: Ernesto Chao, Peter Andermatt, Rolando Díaz
Languages: Spanish
Countries: France, Spain, Cuba

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ERA

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Released 21 years ago.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: France, Spain, Cuba.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Benito Zambrano, shot by Jean-Claude Larrieu. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Fernando Pardo shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Alberto Yoel and Roberto San Martín and Yailene Sierra carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0441297 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 40 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Benito Zambrano directs. Jean-Claude Larrieu behind the camera. Fernando Pardo cuts. Produced in France, Spain, Cuba. Dialogue in Spanish.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 21 years ago.
2International production across 3 countries: France, Spain, Cuba.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Benito Zambrano, shot by Jean-Claude Larrieu. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Fernando Pardo shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Alberto Yoel and Roberto San Martín and Yailene Sierra carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0441297 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 40 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.