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About the director Humberto Solás
Humberto Solás Borrego was born to a poor family in Habana Vieja (the capital’s Old Town) on 4 December, 1941. While still at school, aged 14, he joined the urban guerrillas of the 26 of July Movement against the dictator Fulgencio Batista, supporting the band of rebels, including Fidel Castro and Ché Guevara. After the Read more
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2026 Festival Poster revealed
We are thrilled to unveil our brilliant 2026 Festival poster, created by two young outstanding graphic designers based in Cuba. Roberto Pérez Curbelo (@_potto_), who designed last year’s poster, has now teamed up with Dayron Giro (@d.giro.design) to produce a colourful and captivating image that we’re confident you’ll enjoy as much as we do. Puro Read more
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Adela Legrá and Lucía
Adela Legrá, who died on 2 January 2026, was an iconic figure in Cuban cinema and one of the most celebrated actors on the island’s film and television screens. Lucía was the film that brought her to the attention of audiences in Cuba—and far beyond—and Screen Cuba audiences will be delighted to see it will Read more
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Lucía and the search for decolonization
Read here about the director Humberto Solas’s ideas when interviewed at the time his film Lucia was made in Cuba. “In a general sense, globally, Lucía is a film of quests. […] There are several points that identify these stories: the presence of women, the attitude of women in certain eras, and their relationship with Read more
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Lucía, a standout film of the festival
There’s not long to go until we reveal the brilliant programme for this year’s festival. In themeantime, 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 Read more
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The preservation of Cuba’s film archives is an urgent race against time
OVER THE last year more than 15,000 children and teenagers have crowded into Cuban cinemas to see animations featuring Elpidio Valdés, restored with the help of funds raised by the Screen Cuba film festival. Elpidio is a cartoon character created for children in the 1970s by Juan Padrón, who symbolises the fight for Cuban independence Read more
SCREEN CUBA, 15-28 March 2026, LONDON & BEYOND 