I Am Cuba (1964): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: I Am Cuba
Genre: Drama
Released: 1964
Duration: 141 min
Cast: Sergio Corrieri, Salvador Wood, José Gallardo, Raúl García, Luz María Collazo

What I Am Cuba Is About

Four separate stories about Cuba before and after the revolution, though what people remember is not the stories but the camera. Mikhail Kalatozov and his cinematographer perform moves that were thought impossible at the time, descending from a hotel roof, passing through a crowd, entering a swimming pool. As a Soviet and Cuban co-production its propaganda register is open and now reads as naive. The visual language, by contrast, has not aged, and later generations of directors rediscovered and adopted it.

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What is I Am Cuba about?

Four separate stories about Cuba before and after the revolution, though what people remember is not the stories but the camera. Mikhail Kalatozov and his cinematographer perform moves that were thought impossible at the time, descending from a hotel roof, passing through a crowd, entering a swimming pool.

Where can I watch I Am Cuba?

I Am Cuba is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel, Kino Film Collection, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is I Am Cuba?

I Am Cuba runs for 141 minutes (2h 21m).

When did I Am Cuba come out?

I Am Cuba was released in 1964.

Who directed I Am Cuba?

I Am Cuba was directed by Mikhail Kalatozov.

Who stars in I Am Cuba?

I Am Cuba stars Sergio Corrieri, Salvador Wood, José Gallardo, Raúl García.

What is I Am Cuba's rating?

I Am Cuba holds 8.2/10 on IMDb and 7.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 85 out of 100.