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Contemporary Cuba is opening up to the rest of the world. Its
colonial past and the Communist revolution have left a lasting
imprint on society, yet there is a tangible sense of rapid change
which is reflected in the island's national cinema. New screen
technologies and digital distribution media have supported the
efficacy and global reach of Cuban filmmakers whose work, somewhat
in lieu of adequate distribution and traditional screening
facilities in Cuba itself, is often disseminated via 'flash' (USB
memory sticks).Channelling an energetic DIY attitude through
grassroots movements and ad-hoc resourcefulness, the new filmmakers
of Cuba have inspired the editors of this book to embrace their
contagious enthusiasm through essays on authentic Cuban cinema.
Whilst the book provides a comprehensive overview of the history
behind current practices, it also moves beyond this to examine key
case studies as well as 'snapshots' of individuals working within
the industry today. Chapters celebrate the shared creativity as
well as diversity of Cuban cinema, including both productions of
the Cuban Film Institute's (ICAIC) as well as those from the
industry margins. The films discussed demonstrate a driving
cinematic force through social criticism, the emphasis of debate
and historical change through film, reassessments of gender
relations, the use of new technologies and much more.
The 1970s have largely been overlooked in scholarly studies of the
Cuban Revolution, or, at the very least, dismissed simply as a
period of "Sovietization" characterized by widespread
bureaucratization, institutionalization, and adherence to Soviet
orthodoxy. Consequently, scant research exists that examines the
major changes that took place across the decade and their role in
determining the course of the Revolution. This book provides, for
the first time, a comprehensive assessment of the 1970s which
challenges prevailing interpretations. Drawing from
multidisciplinary perspectives and exploring a range of
areas-including politics, international relations, culture,
education, and healthcare-its contributing authors demonstrate that
the decade was a time of intense transformation which proved
pivotal to the development of the Revolution. Indeed, many of the
ideas, approaches, policies, and legislation developed and tested
during the 1970s maintain a very visible legacy in contemporary
Cuba. In highlighting the complexity of the 1970s, this volume
ultimately aims to contribute to a greater understanding of the
Cuban Revolution and how it chooses to face the challenges of the
twenty-first century.
The 1970s have largely been overlooked in scholarly studies of the
Cuban Revolution, or, at the very least, dismissed simply as a
period of "Sovietization" characterized by widespread
bureaucratization, institutionalization, and adherence to Soviet
orthodoxy. Consequently, scant research exists that examines the
major changes that took place across the decade and their role in
determining the course of the Revolution. This book provides, for
the first time, a comprehensive assessment of the 1970s which
challenges prevailing interpretations. Drawing from
multidisciplinary perspectives and exploring a range of
areas-including politics, international relations, culture,
education, and healthcare-its contributing authors demonstrate that
the decade was a time of intense transformation which proved
pivotal to the development of the Revolution. Indeed, many of the
ideas, approaches, policies, and legislation developed and tested
during the 1970s maintain a very visible legacy in contemporary
Cuba. In highlighting the complexity of the 1970s, this volume
ultimately aims to contribute to a greater understanding of the
Cuban Revolution and how it chooses to face the challenges of the
twenty-first century.
Contemporary Cuba is opening up to the rest of the world. Its
colonial past and the Communist revolution have left a lasting
imprint on society, yet there is a tangible sense of rapid change
which is reflected in the island's national cinema. New screen
technologies and digital distribution media have supported the
efficacy and global reach of Cuban filmmakers whose work, somewhat
in lieu of adequate distribution and traditional screening
facilities in Cuba itself, is often disseminated via 'flash' (USB
memory sticks).Channelling an energetic DIY attitude through
grassroots movements and ad-hoc resourcefulness, the new filmmakers
of Cuba have inspired the editors of this book to embrace their
contagious enthusiasm through essays on authentic Cuban cinema.
Whilst the book provides a comprehensive overview of the history
behind current practices, it also moves beyond this to examine key
case studies as well as 'snapshots' of individuals working within
the industry today. Chapters celebrate the shared creativity as
well as diversity of Cuban cinema, including both productions of
the Cuban Film Institute's (ICAIC) as well as those from the
industry margins. The films discussed demonstrate a driving
cinematic force through social criticism, the emphasis of debate
and historical change through film, reassessments of gender
relations, the use of new technologies and much more.
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