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