HABANA SHAKES

OFFICIAL SELECTION | FEATURE FILM

WORLD PREMIERE

GENRE: MUSIC DOCUMENTARY | YEAR OF PRODUCTION: 2023 | LENGTH: 70 MIN | COUNTRY: AUSTRALIA

DIRECTOR: MARCELLE LUNAM | PRODUCER: TAMARA POPPER

Habana Shakes follows five young Cubans over ten days.  
A valentine to Cuban youth culture youth and Habana (an island city and Cuba's capital, on the cusp of change) Habana Shakes is lyrical and an observational window into the world's of Maya, Yoljany, Yelda, Teresita and Lejardi.  What is that they want in their Cuba?  Does it differ from their parent's generation?

A unique and intimate portrait of young Cuba - a sensory feast, capturing a moment in time in the lives of a group of young artists in Castro’s Cuba. Immerse yourself in the music, dance and culture of this vibrant, beautifully made documentary that can proudly stand alongside Buena Vista Social Club as a testament to the extraordinary talent of new generation Cubans.

Reviews

SESSION TIMES

  • PALACE BYRON BAY

    Thursday 26 Oct

    7:00pm