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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/45096275

March 24, 2026

In the shadow of an imperial hegemon and with severe restrictions on its ability to trade and access resources, Cuba may appear as an enigma to audiences curious about the type of cinema that has emerged from such conditions.

The Cuban revolution of 1959 caused a radical break in the development of the country’s cinema. Film-making existed before “this moment of effervescence” but was historically an imitation of Hollywood-style film-making, according to Jessica Gordon-Burroughs, a lecturer in Latin American studies at the University of Edinburgh. In contrast, the first decade after the revolution heralded “a very exciting and innovative time, both politically and aesthetically in Cuba”.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/45096275

March 24, 2026

In the shadow of an imperial hegemon and with severe restrictions on its ability to trade and access resources, Cuba may appear as an enigma to audiences curious about the type of cinema that has emerged from such conditions.

The Cuban revolution of 1959 caused a radical break in the development of the country’s cinema. Film-making existed before “this moment of effervescence” but was historically an imitation of Hollywood-style film-making, according to Jessica Gordon-Burroughs, a lecturer in Latin American studies at the University of Edinburgh. In contrast, the first decade after the revolution heralded “a very exciting and innovative time, both politically and aesthetically in Cuba”.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/45096275

March 24, 2026

In the shadow of an imperial hegemon and with severe restrictions on its ability to trade and access resources, Cuba may appear as an enigma to audiences curious about the type of cinema that has emerged from such conditions.

The Cuban revolution of 1959 caused a radical break in the development of the country’s cinema. Film-making existed before “this moment of effervescence” but was historically an imitation of Hollywood-style film-making, according to Jessica Gordon-Burroughs, a lecturer in Latin American studies at the University of Edinburgh. In contrast, the first decade after the revolution heralded “a very exciting and innovative time, both politically and aesthetically in Cuba”.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/45096275

March 24, 2026

In the shadow of an imperial hegemon and with severe restrictions on its ability to trade and access resources, Cuba may appear as an enigma to audiences curious about the type of cinema that has emerged from such conditions.

The Cuban revolution of 1959 caused a radical break in the development of the country’s cinema. Film-making existed before “this moment of effervescence” but was historically an imitation of Hollywood-style film-making, according to Jessica Gordon-Burroughs, a lecturer in Latin American studies at the University of Edinburgh. In contrast, the first decade after the revolution heralded “a very exciting and innovative time, both politically and aesthetically in Cuba”.

March 24, 2026

In the shadow of an imperial hegemon and with severe restrictions on its ability to trade and access resources, Cuba may appear as an enigma to audiences curious about the type of cinema that has emerged from such conditions.

The Cuban revolution of 1959 caused a radical break in the development of the country’s cinema. Film-making existed before “this moment of effervescence” but was historically an imitation of Hollywood-style film-making, according to Jessica Gordon-Burroughs, a lecturer in Latin American studies at the University of Edinburgh. In contrast, the first decade after the revolution heralded “a very exciting and innovative time, both politically and aesthetically in Cuba”.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/45072441

[a video about Cuba from the news collective Belly Of The Beast]

In the face of Trump's oil blockade on Cuba, a group of solidarity activists from Puerto Rico arrived in Havana last Saturday to deliver medicine and medical equipment to the Salvador Allende Hospital, known as "La Covadonga," in the Cerro municipality.

Part of the Nuestra América Convoy, the Puerto Rican solidarity groups included the Committee for Solidarity with Cuba and the Juan Rius Rivera Brigade.

The convoy's arrival was "a ray of light in the middle of the darkness," said Dr. Mylene Vázquez, director of the hospital.

"Cuba and Puerto Rico are two wings of the same bird," said Sebastián Castro, from Committee for Solidarity with Cuba.

[a video about Cuba from the news collective Belly Of The Beast]

In the face of Trump's oil blockade on Cuba, a group of solidarity activists from Puerto Rico arrived in Havana last Saturday to deliver medicine and medical equipment to the Salvador Allende Hospital, known as "La Covadonga," in the Cerro municipality.

Part of the Nuestra América Convoy, the Puerto Rican solidarity groups included the Committee for Solidarity with Cuba and the Juan Rius Rivera Brigade.

The convoy's arrival was "a ray of light in the middle of the darkness," said Dr. Mylene Vázquez, director of the hospital.

"Cuba and Puerto Rico are two wings of the same bird," said Sebastián Castro, from Committee for Solidarity with Cuba.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/45072182

[a video about Cuba from the news collective Belly Of The Beast]

After five days at sea, the Nuestra América flotilla sailed into Havana harbor carrying 14 tons of humanitarian aid, including 73 solar panels, medicine, food, and hygiene supplies. The aid was delivered by 32 people from more than 11 countries.

They came from the United States, Brazil, Italy, Europe, and beyond. Some have been bringing aid to Cuba for years, stuffed into suitcases on solidarity brigades.

"My government is the one imposing these cruel sanctions and economic warfare on the Cuban people," said an activist from the United States. "And this has been happening for over 60 years."

“The world owes Cuba,” said Thiago Ávila, a Brazilian activist. “Cuban doctors were among the first to fight Ebola in Africa. They went to Italy during COVID-19. That's why Italians are on this boat.”

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/45072182

[a video about Cuba from the news collective Belly Of The Beast]

After five days at sea, the Nuestra América flotilla sailed into Havana harbor carrying 14 tons of humanitarian aid, including 73 solar panels, medicine, food, and hygiene supplies. The aid was delivered by 32 people from more than 11 countries.

They came from the United States, Brazil, Italy, Europe, and beyond. Some have been bringing aid to Cuba for years, stuffed into suitcases on solidarity brigades.

"My government is the one imposing these cruel sanctions and economic warfare on the Cuban people," said an activist from the United States. "And this has been happening for over 60 years."

“The world owes Cuba,” said Thiago Ávila, a Brazilian activist. “Cuban doctors were among the first to fight Ebola in Africa. They went to Italy during COVID-19. That's why Italians are on this boat.”

[a video about Cuba from the news collective Belly Of The Beast]

After five days at sea, the Nuestra América flotilla sailed into Havana harbor carrying 14 tons of humanitarian aid, including 73 solar panels, medicine, food, and hygiene supplies. The aid was delivered by 32 people from more than 11 countries.

They came from the United States, Brazil, Italy, Europe, and beyond. Some have been bringing aid to Cuba for years, stuffed into suitcases on solidarity brigades.

"My government is the one imposing these cruel sanctions and economic warfare on the Cuban people," said an activist from the United States. "And this has been happening for over 60 years."

“The world owes Cuba,” said Thiago Ávila, a Brazilian activist. “Cuban doctors were among the first to fight Ebola in Africa. They went to Italy during COVID-19. That's why Italians are on this boat.”

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/45061643

March 24, 2026

On March 13, 2026, as the Cuban people continued to resist Washington’s siege of their country, Cuba’s president Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez met with reporters in Havana. His press conference was a follow-up to one a month earlier where he had outlined the extreme adversity caused by the U.S. blockade of oil deliveries to the island and measures underway to mitigate and overcome those hardships.

With characteristic frankness and transparency, Díaz-Canel responded to Trump’s threats and to journalists’ questions about the everyday challenges the Cuban people are diligently working to overcome.

During the press conference — which was moderated by well-known Cuban journalist Arleen Rodríguez — he assured the participating journalists, and the Cuban people, that he and other government officials would continue to hold regular sessions with the media to update the population on both progress being made and new challenges.

He also made crystal clear that Cuba is a sovereign nation, and its people are fully prepared to defend their revolution arms in hand, if necessary.

March 24, 2026

On March 13, 2026, as the Cuban people continued to resist Washington’s siege of their country, Cuba’s president Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez met with reporters in Havana. His press conference was a follow-up to one a month earlier where he had outlined the extreme adversity caused by the U.S. blockade of oil deliveries to the island and measures underway to mitigate and overcome those hardships.

With characteristic frankness and transparency, Díaz-Canel responded to Trump’s threats and to journalists’ questions about the everyday challenges the Cuban people are diligently working to overcome.

During the press conference — which was moderated by well-known Cuban journalist Arleen Rodríguez — he assured the participating journalists, and the Cuban people, that he and other government officials would continue to hold regular sessions with the media to update the population on both progress being made and new challenges.

He also made crystal clear that Cuba is a sovereign nation, and its people are fully prepared to defend their revolution arms in hand, if necessary.