There’s not long to go until we reveal the brilliant programme for this year’s festival. In the
meantime, to whet your appetite, we’re delighted to offer a glimpse of one of the highlights in store:
Lucía (1968), directed by Humberto Solás.
One of the most emblematic works in the history of Cuban cinema, Lucía promises to be a standout of the festival. Consistently ranked among the ten most acclaimed films in Latin American cinema of all time, it is nevertheless rarely screened in the UK. If you want to discover Cuban cinema, this film will top your list.
Lucía explores the lives of three women, each named Lucía, set against three pivotal moments in Cuban history. United by their search for freedom and change, their stories unfold through a film that was revolutionary in both form and technique, and remains renowned for its exceptional performances.