I Am Cuba (1964)

Why we picked it

  Directed by Mikhail Kalatozov | Cuba | 141 min In the interests of promoting international socialism and supporting its new ally, the Soviet Union backed the production of this innovative and beautiful anthology film. Consisting of four short stories from different points of view linked by a single narrator, I Am Cuba shows the way that the country was exploited by tourists and foreign capitalists, and how war comes to everyone - from the student to the farmer. Forgotten for decades due to the US blockade of the country, it has risen to prominence thanks to the championing of Martin Scorsese and Francis Ford Coppola, a rediscovery that has led to universal critical acclaim and viral fame for its incredible camera moves. We dedicate this film to the people of Cuba, suffering under blackouts due to the US energy blockade amid threats of annexation from President Trump.   Written by Ben Rowe. <stro