# Habana Blues (2005)

> Two Havana musicians face the emotional price of success when a European recording deal turns escape into a test of friendship, love, and Cuban belonging.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/33091

## Facts

- Runtime: 115 min
- Genres: Drama, Music
- Director: Benito Zambrano
- Cast: Alberto Yoel, Roberto San Martín, Yailene Sierra, Mayra Rodríguez, Ernesto Escalona, Marta Calvó, Roger Pera, Osvaldo Doimeadiós
- TMDB rating: 6.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0441297/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: rhythmic, warm, wistful, music film night, arthouse evening

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