Guaguasi


1h 47m 1979

Brief Synopsis

A story about a simple man from the mountains, Guaguasi, who falls in love with a beautiful chorus girl, Marina, during the Cuban Revolution. Guaguasi joins the rebels and arrives in Havana at the end of Batista's dictatorship, and, in the midst of political turmoil, is swept off his feet by the mesmerising Marina. The story celebrates the vitality and lunacy of the Revolution period with surrealism, humor and sensuality and is a compassionate metaphor about the human condition.

Cast & Crew

Jorge Ulla

Director

Film Details

Release Date
1979

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 47m
Sound
Mono
Color
Color
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.85 : 1

Synopsis

A story about a simple man from the mountains, Guaguasi, who falls in love with a beautiful chorus girl, Marina, during the Cuban Revolution. Guaguasi joins the rebels and arrives in Havana at the end of Batista's dictatorship, and, in the midst of political turmoil, is swept off his feet by the mesmerising Marina. The story celebrates the vitality and lunacy of the Revolution period with surrealism, humor and sensuality and is a compassionate metaphor about the human condition.

Film Details

Release Date
1979

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 47m
Sound
Mono
Color
Color
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.85 : 1

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