Directing
Sara Gómez
Born November 8, 1942 · La Habana, Cuba
Died June 2, 1974 · aged 31
Sara Gómez was a Cuban filmmaker, screenwriter, musician and journalist. She is recognized as the first Cuban woman to direct a fiction film: De cierto manera (1974).
Known For
On Sugar Workers' Quarters · 1971On Sugar Workers' Quarters
★ 8.01971
MovieDocumentary
Documentary about the history of the bateyes, informal settlements surrounding the mills to house workers. Throughout the film, Sara Gómez recovers the political and cultural relevance of black migrants.
Prenatal Care · 1972Prenatal Care
★ 8.51972
MovieDocumentary
Prenatal care and the advice for pregnant woman to enable a safe and healthy birth.
My Contribution · 1972My Contribution
★ 9.01972
MovieDocumentary
An illustration of the difficulties women encounter when they seek to achieve economic integration and equality with men in a country at the height of revolution.
Oliver's Universe · 2022Oliver's Universe
★ 5.92022
MovieDrama
The year is 1985. Oliver, a boy with an overflowing imagination, moves with his family to the southernmost corner of Europe, just as Halley's Comet is about to pass by. These events will mark a before and after in the emotional life of Óliver, who will look to the stars for the solution to his problems in the new school, in the neighborhood and at home. To make matters worse, his grandfather, nicknamed "el majara" is encouraged to help him interpret the comet's message and take a step forward in his new Universe.
About Extra Hours and Volunteer Work · 1973About Extra Hours and Volunteer Work
★ 7.01973
MovieDocumentary
Opinions of workers of the textile industry on the theses of the XIII Labor Congress of the CTC.
Local Power, Popular Power · 1970Local Power, Popular Power
★ 6.51970
MovieDocumentary
About the election in assembly of the President of the Poder Popular (Popular Power)
Hello Cubans · 1963Hello Cubans
★ 7.31963
MovieDocumentary
A photo montage of Cubans filmed by Agnès Varda during her visit to Cuba in 1963, four years after Fidel Castro came to power. This black & white documentary explores their socialist culture and society while making use of 1500 pictures (out of 4000!) the filmmaker took while on the island.
One Way or Another · 1977One Way or Another
★ 6.41977
MovieDramaRomance
In Miraflores, Cuba, the growing romance between Mario, a factory worker, and Yolanda, a schoolteacher, throws into relief the differences in their perspectives and values in Revolutionary Cuba.
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