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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.

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Chris Peachment Daily Telegraph (UK) It's fun, and a mild critique of the island's dire economy, but it won't topple Fidel. Nov 28, 2017 Full Review Globe and Mail Rated: 2.5/4 Apr 12, 2002 Full Review Peter Stack San Francisco Chronicle Rated: 4/4 Feb 14, 2001 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 3/5 Jul 27, 2005 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews All too familiar as a political satire. Rated: C May 11, 2004 Full Review Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice A funny road movie filled with colorful characters and a superb musical soundtrack. Mar 2, 2002 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Lovely rom-com with road movie reminisces. Worth the risk in the Cuban Cinema. 9/10 Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member One of the great funny movies and things that only happen in Cuba. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review Audience Member I really enjoyed the characters and see the scenery but I just did not believe the love story. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review Audience Member Poderia ser muito melhor! Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review Audience Member An absolutely phenomenal romantic comedy set in Cuba. I highly recommend this film. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Audience Member I want to do this trip. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/20/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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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