ISLA FAMILIA

Showings

Village East by Angelika Sun, Nov 17 6:55 PM
Village East by Angelika Mon, Nov 18 3:30 PM
Film Details
Country:Cuba
Spain
France
Year:2024
Running Time:85
Language:Spanish
Director:Abraham Jimenez Enoa
Claudia Calviño
Executive Producer:Claudia Calviño
Producer:Claudia Calviño
Editor:Dami Sainz
Cinematographer:Abraham Jiménez Enoa
Claudia Calviño
Xuban Intxausti
Cast:Abraham Jimenez Enoa
Theo Jimenez Calviño
Claudia Calviño
DOC NYC
Event Years:2024
Festival Section:FIGHT THE POWER
Film Genres:Family
Latinx
Investigations
Activism
Race
International

Description

WORLD PREMIERE Co-director and protagonist Abraham Jiménez, one of the most important voices of Cuban independent journalism, is expecting a baby with his wife, producer/co-director Claudia Calviño. As they become more and more exhausted and depressed from the constant harassment of the Cuban government, the young family embarks on a journey off the island and become political exiles in Spain. A heartfelt, intimate look at daily life in Cuba and the measures taken by one family to protect their freedom. - Ruth Somalo

The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with director, cinematographer, and film subject Abraham Jimenez Enoa, and director, producer, and executive producer Claudia Calviño.

This film contains the following accessibility options for viewers:
Closed Captioning for in-person screenings at IFC Center and Village East by Angelika

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.