To the West, in Zapata

dir. David Bim / 2025 / Cuba, Spain / 75 min
Landi and Mercedes are a married couple remaining in the marshlands of Zapata, the toughest area in Cuba.

Landi and Mercedes are a married couple remaining in the marshlands of Zapata, the toughest area in Cuba. In the midst of a pandemic, shortages and social unrest, they must go to extreme lengths to provide for their son.

duration:
75 min
country / year of production:
Cuba, Spain / 2025
director:
David Bim
cinematography:
David Bim
production:
Lia Rodriguez / Ventu Productions
selected festivals and awards:
2025 – Visions du Réel, Nyon
sections:
Places
competitions:
Award for Best Cinematography
tags:
relations slow cinema Latin America nature family local culture

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