A brief history of the Cuban capital of Havana, backed by a vibrant soundtrack of son cubano, salsa, jazz, rumba, mambo and hip hop. Drawing on archive footage, animations, movie excerpts and interviews with Havana residents, eyewitnesses and experts, Habaneros runs through key moments in the city’s modern history, from the abolition of slavery at the end of the 19th century to the Spanish–American War, and from the dictatorship of General Batista to the revolution of Fidel Castro. The film concludes by wondering what the future holds. Many Havana locals are encouraged by President Obama’s relaxation of sanctions, but much uncertainty remains.
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Julien Temple Director · Steve Organ Cinematographer Caroline Richards Editor
United States release January 1, 2021 · Produced in Cuba, United Kingdom · Languages English, Spanish
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Essential Arts
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Polite Storm
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BBC
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Nitrate Film
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Splice Post
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BBC Studios
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Nitrate Films
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Cuba · United Kingdom
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English · Spanish
Release dates
Netherlands · November 17, 2017
Limited theatrical
United States · January 1, 2021
Digital · The Criterion Channel
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