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Guantanamera

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While visiting the small town of Guantanamo, the famous singer Yoyita (Conchita Brando) dies unexpectedly while reminiscing with her old flame, Candido (Raúl Eguren). When Yoyita's niece, Georgina (Mirta Ibarra), makes plans for a funeral in Havana, her undertaker husband (Carlos Cruz) uses the opportunity to implement his gas- and money-saving coffin transportation scheme across Cuba. The trip results in misadventures, black-market dealings and insights into life and politics in Cuba.

Critics Reviews

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Chris Peachment Daily Telegraph (UK) Nov 28, 2017
It's fun, and a mild critique of the island's dire economy, but it won't topple Fidel. Go to Full Review Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times Feb 14, 2001
3/4
Guantanamera celebrates Cuban paradoxes in a cheeky little comedy about two romances that endure through the years. Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Jul 27, 2005
3/5
Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews May 11, 2004
C
All too familiar as a political satire. Go to Full Review Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice Mar 2, 2002
A funny road movie filled with colorful characters and a superb musical soundtrack. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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Mar 24, 2022 Lovely rom-com with road movie reminisces. Worth the risk in the Cuban Cinema. 9/10 See more Jan 14, 2016 One of the great funny movies and things that only happen in Cuba. See more Aug 4, 2011 I really enjoyed the characters and see the scenery but I just did not believe the love story. See more Jun 26, 2011 Poderia ser muito melhor! See more Feb 28, 2010 An absolutely phenomenal romantic comedy set in Cuba. I highly recommend this film. See more Dec 13, 2009 I want to do this trip. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Juan Carlos Tabío

Director

Carlos Cruz

Adolfo

Mirta Ibarra

Georgina

Raúl Eguren

Candido

Jorge Perugorría

Mariano

Pedro Fernandez

Ramon

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Guantanamera

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Movie Info

Synopsis While visiting the small town of Guantanamo, the famous singer Yoyita (Conchita Brando) dies unexpectedly while reminiscing with her old flame, Candido (Raúl Eguren). When Yoyita's niece, Georgina (Mirta Ibarra), makes plans for a funeral in Havana, her undertaker husband (Carlos Cruz) uses the opportunity to implement his gas- and money-saving coffin transportation scheme across Cuba. The trip results in misadventures, black-market dealings and insights into life and politics in Cuba.
Director
Juan Carlos Tabío
Producer
Gerardo Herrero
Production Co
Tornasol Films S.A.
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
Spanish
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 4, 1997, Original
Box Office (Gross USA)
$899.0K
Runtime
1h 44m
Sound Mix
Dolby
Aspect Ratio
35mm
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