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Brilliant piece of work with the greatest non CGI tracking shots ever made. The backup material on the Russian director who went to Cuba to make it (his producers were just planning on a propaganda film) is informative. This film was rescued and restored in the 90's by Martin Scorsese and friends who knoew a good thing when they saw it. Long but amazing.
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I stood in awe when I first saw this movie projected on the wall of a building in front of a trendy open-air nightclub. I looked for it everywhere and finally ordered it from Thermite Media. As soon as I received it I organized a screening party including an intellectual cuban couple, whose comments greatly enhanced the viewing experience. According to them, except for the student rally on the University steps, it is not a factual depiction of historical events. It does definitely not constitute an accurate portrayal of the cuban people's character. But it is a delightful work of art that takes your breath away. It's like watching the best photographic exhibition you have ever seen, except in motion. The content I find not epic nor heroic, but instead deeply artistic. I think it accurate to call it poetic. Can be watched over an over again. It is imperative to first watch the movie and then the documentary, back-to-back.Read full review
Great film that is not available on blue ray for commercial release makes this a must-own DVD!
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It is a very well done program
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I saw this movie for the first time a few months ago.I am extremely interested in Cuban history,this film directed by Mikhail Kalatozov is a masterpiece.The cinematography is superb.Anyone having an interest in Batista's Cuba and the Revolution that caused his overthrow should see this film. It is not a film easily forgotten, it gets into your head and into your heart.Not easily dismissed.