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Mobile cinema as a form of resistance

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London Latino Film Festival, 2-6 October

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Choco: A painter of Cuba’s soul

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The practice of Cuban Son declared World Cultural Heritage

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Over 100 Cuban artists call for international solidarity

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CD Review: Eternamente Omara

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Damage to the culture sector by the US blockade against Cuba amounts to 195 million dollars in 2024

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Exhibition: Ana Mendieta retrospective – 15 July 2026-27 January 2027, London

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Actor Mirtha Ibarra winner of Cuban National Film Award 2025 talks about her work

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Cuban culture books – literature and poetry

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Mobile cinema as a form of resistance

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  • Posted on 25/09/202625/09/2026

The growing success of Cuban Film Institute’s relaunch of the Cine Móvil (Mobile Cinema) project…

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Calle 232: A story of solidarity arrives in Cuban cinemas

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  • Posted on 24/09/2026

The Cuban feature film Calle 232 , directed by filmmaker Rudy Mora, began its premiere…

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Cuban artists and writers union UNEAC makes representation to Human Rights Council

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  • Posted on 24/09/2026

Ahead of the 63rd regular session of the Human Rights Council, taking place between September…

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Cost of the damage done by the US blockade against Cuba reaches 8 billion USD in last year

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  • Posted on 24/09/2026

The total cost of the damage inflicted on Cuba by the blockade during the period…

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Havana Glasgow Film Festival, 19-23 November 2026

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  • Posted on 24/09/2026

The 11th edition of this annual film festival. A celebration of the culture of Glasgow…

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Special film screening to celebrate Cuba’s National Day of Culture: EL MAYOR, 17 October, London

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  • Posted on 24/09/2026

Film screening ‘EL MAYOR / The Major’ by Rigoberto Lopezto celebrate Cuba’s National Day of…

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The Buena Vista Orchestra, 6 Feb 2027, London

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  • Posted on 24/09/2026

Virtuoso Cuban violinist Rolando Morejón Reyes leads an exciting set of musicians, some from the…

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Buena Vista Live tribute, 29 Sep-Nov 2027, various

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  • Posted on 24/09/2026

BUENA VISTA LIVE are a tribute to Buena Vista Social Club bringing the timeless sounds…

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London Latino Film Festival, 2-6 October

  • by cuba50
  • Posted on 24/09/2026

Fantastic new Latin American film festival LoLaFF in London will be screening Cuban films amongst…

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New Latin Grammy Nomination for latest Omara Portuondo album

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  • Posted on 22/09/2026

Renowned as a leading exponent of the feeling genre, Omara Portuondo has brought her artistry…

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“To begin this school year is an act of sovereignty”

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  • Posted on 14/09/202625/09/2026

Ariadna Padrón García, Director General of Arts Education and Development at the Ministry of Culture…

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Silvio Rodríguez: “It’s almost a miracle that Cuba exists” 

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  • Posted on 04/09/202624/09/2026

Silvio Rodríguez reflects on culture, national identity, and the challenges facing Cuba in an interview…

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The obsession to keep making music: hiphop duo Obsesión reflect

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  • Posted on 17/07/202617/07/2026

Magia López and Alexei Rodríguez—known as “El tipo este”—have dedicated 30 years to Obsesión, the…

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Stress: the new Cuban social drama by filmmaker Marilyn Solaya

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  • Posted on 17/07/202617/07/2026

Review by Joel del Rio Despite the escapist tendencies prevalent in mainstream Hollywood-style cinema, and…

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Open letter to American artists, writers and academics

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  • Posted on 17/07/202617/07/2026

The National Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba (UNEAC) issued a public message in…

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