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Havana Glasgow Film Festival 2023

15-19 November, 2023

At GFT, 12 Rose Street, G3 6RB and CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD

Havana Glasgow Film Festival celebrates the twin cities of Glasgow and Havana through a programme of Cuban film screenings, discussions and joyful cultural events each November.

The ninth Festival will explore real and imaginary worlds – expect everything from documentaries to DJs, actor Q&As to animation

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Unite Hospitality: Activism: Past and Present

Unite Hospitality: Activism: Past and Future

Highlights 

A History of Cuban Animation

A History of Cuban Animation 

Wednesday 15 November 19:00 – 21:15 CCA N/C 15+

A selection of animations made between 1962 – 2022 from ICAIC Animation Studios exploring themes including loneliness, heartbreak, immigration and race. Featuring premieres and shorts from award-winning animators including Ernesto Piñaand Juan Padrón. Followed by Q&A with Cuban guest Ivette Ávila Martín in discussion with Mexican and Scottish animators.

El Mundo de Nelsito / The World of Nelsito (with closed captions)

Thursday 16 November 20:00 GFT

Nelsito, a 16-year-old autistic boy, runs away from home but is the victim of a car accident. While everyone is worried about him, he records every detail of his imagination, telling us about the dark and hidden side of those around him.

+ Q&A actor Laura de la Uz (with BSL interpretation)

Cantadoras 17 November, 2023 Musical Memories of Life and Death in Columbia

Cantadoras: Musical Memories of Life and Death in Colombia

Los Hermanos / The Brothers plus discussion, 19 November 1.50 p.m.

Los Hermanos / The Brothers plus discussion

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