Cuba
Category: Foreign
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SKU: D35193
Before Mel Brooks made his hilarious comedy from the Ilf and Petrov novel, this Cuban adaptation of the same source material told the story of a man who, a decade after Castro's revolution, learns from his dying mother-in-law that a fortune in jewels is hidden in one of 12 identical chairs taken from her home by the revolutionaries. ... more
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SKU: D98125
Cuban filmmaker Tomas Gutierrez Alea ("Memories of Underdevelopment") directed this morality tale about a powerful slave owner who decides to change his ways and invites 12 of his slaves to a dinner where they are asked to re-enact the Last Supper. With Silvano Rey, Nelson Villagra. 110 min. Soundtrack: Spanish; Subtitles: ... more
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Guantanamera!(1998)
FullscreenSKU: D17973
From Cuba's Tomas Gutierrez Alea ("Strawberry and Chocolate") comes an effervescent social and romantic comedy in which a funeral procession for a renowned singer that includes the deceased's politically active niece and government worker son-in-law keeps crossing paths with a truck driver who used to be the niece's student. ... more
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SKU: D44161
This frothy Cuban comedy chronicles the multifaceted exploits of the titular pre-Revolutionary hero (Julio Martinez), a sexton/circus performer/bullfighter/actor who becomes a guerrilla soldier. The resourceful farmer soon takes his experience playing Jesus in a traveling theater company straight to the ... more
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Maluala(1979)
SKU: D10916
Set in 19th-century Cuba, this gripping drama focused on the rebellion of the country's African slave class follows a group of such "cimarrons" as they escape to the Eastern mountains seeking refuge. Inside their ranks, however, are those secretly working on behalf of the government whose job it is to provoke infighting and defeat the ... more
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Elpidio Valdes(1979)
FullscreenSKU: D87559
"Down with capitalism!" This feature-length animated adventure of director Juan Padron's celebrated Cuban character depicts the Robin Hood-esque Elpidio fighting a never-ending battle for the working class, the disenfranchised, and the revolutionary way. 80 min. Standard; Soundtrack: Spanish; Subtitles: English; ... more
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Amada(1982)
WidescreenSKU: D94220
The turmoil of World War I engulfs Amada (Eslinda Nunez), a young Cuban woman who falls in love with her cousin, a crusading journalist. Though already married, Amada is tempted to follow the impulses of her heart since her husband has already proven unable to maintain his fidelity to her. C<130sar ... more
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Cecilia(1982)
SKU: D94221
This heated drama set in 19th-century Cuba centers on the son of a wealthy colonial, whose love for a light-skinned prostitute threatens the family's honor. Eventually, he is forced to choose between loyalty to his father and following his heart's desires. Daisy Granados, Imanol Arias star. 127 min. Soundtrack: Spanish; Subtitles: ... more
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Vampires In Havana(1985)
SKU: D32050
This stylish animated farce from Cuba details Professor Von Dracula's invention of a potion that makes vampires invulnerable to sunlight. His plans to share the formula with the world are soon thwarted by rival sects of the vampire mafia that seek the potion for their own goals. Can the professor succeed in his quest to improve the ... more
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SKU: D44162
The political storms in Cuba from 1932 to 1959 threaten the life of a leftist sympathizer (Jorge Trinchet) whose brother (Cesar Evora) tries to remain prosperous by playing both sides of the fence. The upheaval in Havana reveals the stark differences between the siblings, as one remains true to his idealism despite ... more
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Clandestinos(1987)
SKU: D10915
As Cuban president Batista's secret service strikes fear into the hearts of his countrymen during the 1950s, a select few young activists secretly dream of a coming revolution. This taut political thriller, based on true stories from the era, chronicles the romance between two such idealists who harbor dangerous ideas about their country's ... more
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Hello, Hemingway(1990)
SKU: D99498
A girl living in 1950s Havana nurtures her aspirations of traveling to the United States to study, even though her family's impoverished status presents her with what could be insurmountable obstacles. She takes comfort and inspiration from author Ernest Hemingway's novel "The Old Man and the Sea," as well as from the view she has of ... more
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SKU: D40641
When Cuban theater instructor Alicia (Thais Valdes) travels to a small town on a cultural mission, she enters a strange environment where anything seems possible. Soon, she discovers that this surreal world is populated exclusively by people whose transgressions have trapped them inside the town in a weird ... more
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Bitter Sugar(1996)
SKU: D19338
A caustic and unflinching look at the fervor--and failure--of Castro's Cuba, director/co-writer Leon Ichaso's drama follows the love affair between Gustavo, an idealistic young Communist, and Yolanda, a dancer who sells her body to foreign tourists and dreams of emigrating to America, in a turmoil-filled Havana. 102 min. Standard; ... more
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Life Is To Whistle(1998)
SKU: D33004
Director Fernando Perez's poignant comedy focuses on the lives of three Cuban citizens, each with their own personal struggles. There's Julia, a middle-aged health care worker who's afflicted with a bizarre condition that causes her to faint at the mere mention of sex; Mariana, a talented young dancer torn between an oath of celibacy ... more
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SKU: D24382
Lively Cuban comedy about a young woman named Sissy who wants to dance at a Havana nightclub like her mother, but because of a rivalry with the club's choreographer, her truck driver father forbids it. When the father accidentally runs over a young man, he brings him home to nurse him back to health. But this "stranger" has a secret ... more
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Nada +(2001)
SKU: D77192
While working at a post office in Havana, Carla fulfills her romantic fantasies by rewriting the letters of strangers to make them more passionate before she sends them on to their intended recipients. After she is caught by a handsome co-worker, Carla enlists his help in making the world a more amorous place before her superiors can ... more
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WidescreenSKU: D77785
Thoughtful drama examines the highs and lows of life in contemporary Cuba. While a peasant woman tries to deal with the loss of her child, a TV reporter takes a stand against government propaganda, and a slaughterhouse worker unexpectedly loses her job. As fate brings together these seemingly unconnected events, all three of the women ... more
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Viva Cuba(2005)
SKU: D79642
Two Cuban children--Malu, a young girl with a devout Catholic mother, and Jorgito, the son of dedicated communists--become best friends over their families' objections. When her mother announces plans to leave the country, Malu convinces Jorgito to join her on a quest to find her estranged father, so that he can ... more
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Juan Of The Dead(2011)
WidescreenSKU: D64546
First, there was "Dawn," then, there was "Shaun"...and now, there is Juan (Alexis Diaz de Villegas)! This exuberant horror comedy finds the titular laborer contending with a walking dead invasion that plagues Havana. Sensing an opportunity to improve his financial fortunes, Juan establishes himself as a professional zombie killer, ... more
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FullscreenSKU: D35198
This five-disc set of classic films from the Caribbean nation includes "The Twelve Chairs" (1962), "The Adventures Of Juan Quin Quin," "Cecilia," "Amada," and "A Successful Man" (1985). 8 3/4 hrs. total. In Spanish with English subtitles.
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