Havana Film Festival

Havana Film Festival
Monday, Apr 7, 2025 at 1:00pm
Quad Cinema
34 West 13th Street
212-687-2146

BLACK GOD, WHITE DEVIL

Glauber Rocha | Brazil | Fiction | 1964 | 118 min

After killing his swindling boss, ranch hand Manoel (Geraldo Del Rey) goes on the run with his wife, Rosa (Yoná Magalhães). In the stark hinterlands, they join forces with armed bandits and pledge allegiance to a self-styled holy man who preaches revolt against rich landowners while perpetrating unspeakable acts of violence against the innocent.

Time: 1:00pm

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LOS HIJOS DE LA COSTA / CHILDREN OF THE COAST

Bruno Bancalari | Mexico | Documentary | 2024 | 95 min | US PREMIERE

Following different Afro-Mexican musicians from the Costa Chica region (located in the states of Guerrero and Oaxaca, Mexico) immerses us in the popular culture of the coast. Its music reveals the history of a community that pays tribute to its people, the sea, its land, city dwellers, and all that binds it to the countryside. A documentary that portrays musicians in their purest state, enwrapped in their immediate environment, exalting musical tradition as a central principle in the construction of Mexico’s present identity.

Time: 3:10pm

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VIVA EDY! LA HISTORIA DE LA MÚSICA INDESTRUCTIBLE / VIVA EDY! THE STORY OF AN INDESTRUCTIBLE MUSIC

Carlos Ospina | Colombia | Documentary | 2023 | 90 min

"Viva Edy! The Story of an Indestructible Music" is a documentary celebrating Edy Martínez's 50+ year musical career, which began as a self-taught prodigy. The film highlights his collaborations with Latin music legends like Tito Puente and Eddie Palmieri, and reveals his humble, ego-free personality. Through interviews and anecdotes, the film explores his journey and legacy, showcasing his profound impact on the music world.

Time: 5:00pm

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RAÍZ / THROUGH ROCKS AND CLOUDS

Franco García Becerra | Peru-Chile | Fiction | 2024 | 83 min | NY PREMIERE

Feliciano, an 8-year-old alpaca herder, feels euphoric: Peru has a chance to qualify for the World Cup. Meanwhile the pressure of a mining company puts Feliciano´s village at risk and threatens his world and his dreams.

Time: 7:00pm

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