Habaneros

2017 2h 20m EN

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8.0

BANGER

★8.0TMDB · 2

Documentary

Synopsis

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A brief history of the Cuban capital of Havana, backed by a vibrant soundtrack of son cubano, salsa, jazz, rumba, mambo and hip hop. Drawing on archive footage, animations, movie excerpts and interviews with Havana residents, eyewitnesses and experts, Habaneros runs through key moments in the city’s modern history, from the abolition of slavery at the end of the 19th century to the Spanish–American War, and from the dictatorship of General Batista to the revolution of Fidel Castro. The film concludes by wondering what the future holds. Many Havana locals are encouraged by President Obama’s relaxation of sanctions, but much uncertainty remains.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Julien Temple
Languages: English, Spanish
Countries: Cuba, United Kingdom

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ERA

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Released 9 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Spanish.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Cuba, United Kingdom.

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4 / 8

ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Julien Temple, shot by Steve Organ. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt5227524 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Julien Temple directs. Steve Organ behind the camera. Caroline Richards cuts. Produced in Cuba, United Kingdom. Dialogue in English, Spanish.

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1Released 9 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Spanish.
3International production across 2 countries: Cuba, United Kingdom.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Julien Temple, shot by Steve Organ. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Editor Caroline Richards shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7IMDB entry: tt5227524 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.