I Am Cuba

About I Am Cuba

Four vignettes on the lives of pre-revolutionary era Cuban people; in Havana, Maria is ashamed when a man she loves discovers how she makes a living. Pedro, an old farmer, discovers that the land he cultivates is being sold to an American company. A student sees his friends attacked by the police while they distribute leaflets supporting Fidel Castro. Finally, a peasant family is threatened by Batista's army.

Where to Watch

Stream on The Criterion Channel. Watch free on Kanopy, Hoopla. Rent on Amazon, Fandango at Home, YouTube, AppleTV (cheapest: $3.99). Buy on Amazon, Fandango at Home, YouTube, AppleTV (cheapest: $14.99).

Cast & Crew

Directed by Mikhail Kalatozov

Starring Sergio Corrieri, Salvador Wood, José Gallardo, Raúl García, Luz María Collazo

Produced by Mosfilm