2022 | B/N | 76:00 Once a year, the people of Santiago take to the streets for Carnival. The celebration is both a display of joy and a subtle political critique. Amid the vibrant rhythms and dances, the risk of arrest still looms. With limited financial resources but boundless creativity, the people of Santiago design their costumes and floats, turning the festival into an expression of Cuban perseverance. Country: Estados Unidos, Cuba Direction: William Sabourin O´Reilly Script: Sabourin O’Reilly; William Production: Bailey; Bryan, Zennaro; Antonia Photography: Sabourin O’Reilly; William Sound: Olivare; Osmany Music: Martí; Alexey, Vitier; José María, Keys; Willy Cast:Bandera Malet; Lázaro, López Martínez; Raúl, Porte Carrión; Rubestier, Hung Vidal; Antonio Participation year at FICM: 2025
2022 | B/N | 76:00 Once a year, the people of Santiago take to the streets for Carnival. The celebration is both a display of joy and a subtle political critique. Amid the vibrant rhythms and dances, the risk of arrest still looms. With limited financial resources but boundless creativity, the people of Santiago design their costumes and floats, turning the festival into an expression of Cuban perseverance. Country: Estados Unidos, Cuba Direction: William Sabourin O´Reilly Script: Sabourin O’Reilly; William Production: Bailey; Bryan, Zennaro; Antonia Photography: Sabourin O’Reilly; William Sound: Olivare; Osmany Music: Martí; Alexey, Vitier; José María, Keys; Willy Cast:Bandera Malet; Lázaro, López Martínez; Raúl, Porte Carrión; Rubestier, Hung Vidal; Antonio Participation year at FICM: 2025
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