The institution’s Dissemination and Programming Director, Nelson Carro, stated that the cycle brings together classic titles in a selection proposed by the Cuban Embassy in this capital and the Cuban Institute of Cinematographic Art and Industry (ICAIC), and curated by the Cuban Film Archive.

“These are key films produced between the 1960s and mid-1980s, chosen for their cinematic importance and their place in the history of Cuban cinema,” Carro stated in remarks quoted in a press release from the Culture Secretariat.

The retrospective, a daily screening until February 8, will begin with the emblematic “Memorias del Subdesarrollo” (Memories of Underdevelopment) and continue with “Lucia,” “Soy Cuba” (I Am Cuba), “Vampiros en la Habana” (Vampires In Havana), “De Cierta Manera” (In A Certain Way), “La Ultima Cena” (The Last Supper), “Retrato de Teresa” (Portrait of Teresa), “Se Permuta” (House for Swap), and “Fresa y Chocolate” (Strawberry and Chocolate).

Short films, including “Now!,” “Ociel del Toa,” “Coffea Arabiga” (Arabicca Coffee), “Y Tenemos Sabor” (And We’ve Got Flavor), and “El Arte del Tabaco” (The Art of Tobacco), are also on the list.

Carro noted that “Memorias del Subdesarrollo” played a central role in the Film Archive’s anniversary commemoration, as it was the film chosen for the special screening celebrating the institution’s 52nd year.

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