# I Am Cuba (1964)

> A Soviet-Cuban visual symphony traces four lives through poverty, exploitation, and rebellion on the eve of Cuba’s revolution.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/20086

## Facts

- Runtime: 141 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Mikhail Kalatozov
- Cast: Sergio Corrieri, Salvador Wood, José Gallardo, Raúl García, Luz María Collazo, Jean Bouise, Alberto Morgan, Fausto Mirabal
- TMDB rating: 7.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058604/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: poetic, harrowing, dreamy, film history study, political cinema marathon

## Synopsis

A powerful exploration of Cuba's tumultuous transition, capturing the struggle for freedom and justice.

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