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¡Quba!

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Against the backdrop of Havana's sun-drenched streets and shimmering coastline, "¡Quba!" blazes a trail through Cuba's LGBTQ revolution. At its heart stands Adela Hernandez, a trailblazing trans politician who rose from the dark days of UMAP imprisonment to become the first transgender person in Cuba's government. Alongside her, the charismatic Ramon Silverio transforms his cultural haven El Mejunje into ground zero for change, taking his rainbow-colored caravan of artists and performers deep into the countryside to challenge prejudice through the universal language of art. As archival footage reveals how machismo and religious bigotry cast a long shadow over the queer community but then a new generation of firebrands -- Las Isabellas and Ulises Suarez -- picks up the torch, and charges toward the historic 2022 marriage equality victory that would finally let love win in revolutionary Cuba.

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Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com May 3
3.5/4.0
Anno has crafted a film that is vibrant, tender, and utterly unforgettable. Go to Full Review Victor Pineyro Seventh Art Studio Apr 30
7/10
“¡Quba!” captures Cuba’s LGBTQI+ fight amid socialist-religious tension. Voices from Santa Clara and Havana fuel the new Family Code, blending art, activism, and hope. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Vassilis Kroustallis High on Films Apr 28
A sprightly, LGBTQ+ encouraging documentary Go to Full Review Amber Wilkinson Eye for Film Apr 19
3/5
Anno, while acknowledging the history through the use of archive and via her interviewees, firmly accentuates the positives and the strides that have been made Go to Full Review Federico Furzan Movie-Blogger.com Apr 12
An uplifting, yet biased glance into the rights of a marginalized community in Cuba. Go to Full Review Emilie Black Cinema Crazed Apr 7
There is a lot in here, but most importantly, the film shows the power of love and humanity in adversity. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Kim Anno

Director

Kim Anno

Screenwriter

Kim Anno

Producer

Dayannis Tamayo Preval

Producer

Kristy Guevara-Flanagan

Producer

Kyung Lee

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Synopsis Against the backdrop of Havana's sun-drenched streets and shimmering coastline, "¡Quba!" blazes a trail through Cuba's LGBTQ revolution. At its heart stands Adela Hernandez, a trailblazing trans politician who rose from the dark days of UMAP imprisonment to become the first transgender person in Cuba's government. Alongside her, the charismatic Ramon Silverio transforms his cultural haven El Mejunje into ground zero for change, taking his rainbow-colored caravan of artists and performers deep into the countryside to challenge prejudice through the universal language of art. As archival footage reveals how machismo and religious bigotry cast a long shadow over the queer community but then a new generation of firebrands -- Las Isabellas and Ulises Suarez -- picks up the torch, and charges toward the historic 2022 marriage equality victory that would finally let love win in revolutionary Cuba.
Director
Kim Anno
Producer
Kim Anno, Dayannis Tamayo Preval, Kristy Guevara-Flanagan, Kyung Lee
Screenwriter
Kim Anno
Genre
Documentary, LGBTQ+
Original Language
Spanish
Runtime
1h 12m