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Suite Habana

2003 · film · CU

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Directed by: Fernando Pérez

Starring: Heriberto Boroto, Iván Carbonell, Francisco Cardet, Francisquito Cardet, Julio Castro, Ernesto Díaz

Runtime: 84 min

Why it mattersAI-assisted

The film is directed by Fernando Pérez2. It won 21 awards and had 6 nominations3.

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  1. synopsis — Dawn breaks in La Habana, and as the day advances we follow the simple lives of ten ordinary Cubans, with only sounds and images accompanied by music.
  2. credit — Suite Habana (2003) is directed by Fernando Pérez.
  3. award — Suite Habana (2003) awards (OMDb): 21 wins & 6 nominations

Synopsis

Dawn breaks in La Habana, and as the day advances we follow the simple lives of ten ordinary Cubans, with only sounds and images accompanied by music.

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