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Does Independent Cinema Really Exist in Cuba?

I ask if these have been my experiences merely taking photos in the street, what does that tell me about independent filmmaking in Cuba?

The collective disdain toward public officials has created a code of support among ordinary people in Cuba.

The Electoral Council has totally discredited itself in the eyes of most Venezuelans and a long list of countries in the Americas and Europe.

Many Cubans live in inhumane conditions, with their homes on the verge of collapse, while the island continues to fill with tourist hotels.

A cheerful Cha Cha Cha tune called La basura (The garbage) enjoyed immense popularity in Cuba during the fifties and early sixties.

I limited my efforts to encouraging my friend. We can’t allow ourselves to be convinced the current circumstances are completely defeating us

The hours ahead are tense, filled with energy and hope. One can feel the winds of change in Venezuela.

There was a knock at the door, I opened it, and was surprised to see a young man with a yellow postal package.

My daily life often lines up like a giant puzzle I can’t solve, even though I try. The pieces get lost, or some get confused with others…

“Get to know Cuba first and foreign lands later,” a chorus says. However, unfortunately, few Cubans can enjoy the beauty that surrounds us.