I'm Going to Santiago

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Documentary
Director:Sara Gómez

This black-and-white film is a loving portrait of Santiago de Cuba and its people. It provides a view of Cuba as a picturesque country, the product of an earthy mix of black and criollo cultures. The film uses historical images which portray the end of the eighteenth century when Haitian slave owners fled with their slaves to Cuba after the Haitian Revolution.

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Details

Original TitleIré a Santiago
StatusReleased
Release DateJanuary 1, 1964
Release Dates
Cuba:
Theatrical - Jan 1, 1964
Germany:
Premiere - Sep 8, 2021
Russia:
Premiere - Sep 29, 2025
Runtime16dk
000
Origin CountryCuba
Original LanguageSpanish
Spoken LanguagesEspañol

Production Companies

ICAIC