MADRID, Spain.- Almost 20 years after its premiere, Havana Blues It continues to excite the Cuban who sees it. The theme of the film, emigration (and the decision to leave or stay), has not ceased to be present in Cuban families, especially this past year.
The story of Tito (Roberto Sanmartín), who has to leave his grandmother Luz María (Zenia Marabal) and his friends in Cuba due to the difficulty of succeeding on the Island as a musician, given the lack of opportunities, has been the story of many.
The same is true of Ruy (Alberto Yoel García), who, like many Cubans, saw his wife and children leave on a raft headed for the United States, who were financially drowning.
The simultaneity of these two scenes is one of the most moving moments of the film.
It’s hard not to feel sorry for the separation of these characters, especially with Ruy, who has decided to stay.
Before this outcome, the film tells the vicissitudes of Ruy and Tito to become musical stars, until a couple of Spanish producers make them an international offer, accepted by Tito and rejected by Ruy.
One of the great values of the film is the presentation of Cuban music, with the appearance of figures such as Descemer Bueno, Kelvis Ochoa, Porno para Ricardo, Free Hole Negro, Qva Libre, Kumar; most outside of Cuba today.
The soundtrack includes songs that later had great success such as “Habaneando”, “Arenas de soledad” and “Sedúceme”.
Havana Bluesby director Benito Zambrano, won the 2005 Goya Awards for Best Original Score and Best Editing.
In addition to those mentioned, well-known faces of Cuban cinema and television take part in the film, such as Yailene Sierra, Osvaldo Doimeadiós, Dianelis Brito, Jorge Alí and Aurora Basnuevo.
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