Cuban Films in the 21st Century: Laura de la Uz
Film: Vestido de Novia (2014), directed by Marilyn Solaya.
Comments and discussion with Laura de la Uz, main protagonist and leading Cuban actress.
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM4303 Rolfe Hall
UCLA
About the film:This award winning movie discusses the lack of sexual diversity in Cuba as they touch upon the problems and needs of transsexuals. During the riots in 1994, Rosa and Enestos’ happy marriage falls apart when the truth about Rosa’s sex reassignment surgery comes out.
104 minutes | In Spanish with English subtitles
Laura de la Uz, is the general producer of Proyecto Cuba Indígena. She has also developed a brilliant career that encompasses both cinema, theater and television, making a total of 28 films.
Movie Trailer: https://youtu.be/VRo72kL99Lc
Cost: Free and Open to the Public
Sponsor(s): Program on Caribbean Studies, Latin American Institute, Center for Mexican Studies, Spanish and Portuguese, Department of History