Thu 26 Nov 2009
Fidelity at The Tricycle
Written by Grace Pattison
15:00 Sunday 6 December 2009 at Tricycle
Followed by a panel discussion with Stephen Wilkinson (Assistant Director of the International Institute for the Study of Cuba at the London Metropolitan University) and Stephen M. Hart (Professor of Hispanic Studies at University College London).
Tickets: £8 (£6.50 Tricycle Members)
Box office: 020 7328 1000
www.tricycle.co.uk
Whilst the international press speculates on the imminent death of Fidel Castro and the Cuban community of Miami is already celebrating his funeral, on the island the condition of his health is a state secret. But the umbilical cord that ties every Cuban to the revolution is beginning to be severed, and a new energy is emerging in the country.
An ex-fighter of the Sierra, a television actress, a gigolo, a young ballet dancer, the custodian of a church and many other Cubans give voice to the moods, aspirations and fears of the islands people. The old warn against the risks of the penetration of imperialism, whilst the young dream of a freer society, economically efficient and open.
A portrait of a complicated society, balanced precariously between past and future, revolution and capitalism, destined to disappear with its leader.
Your last chance to see this LIDF 09 favourite on the big screen – don’t miss out!



