Habanastation
Habanastation is a 2011 Cuban drama film directed by Ian Padrón.[2] Filmed in a slum in western Havana, the film addresses inequalities in Cuba through the relationship between two children of different social strata. The film was selected as the Cuban entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 84th Academy Awards,[3][4] but did not make the final shortlist.[5]
| Habanastation | |
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 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Ian Padrón |
| Produced by | Noel Alvarez Ian Padrón |
| Written by | Felipe Espinet |
| Starring | Claudia Alvariño |
Release date |
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Running time | 95 minutes |
| Country | Cuba |
| Language | Spanish |
Cast
- Claudia Alvariño as Maestra Claudia
- Rubén Araujo as Compinche del ñato
- Blanca Rosa Blanco as Moraima
- René de la Cruz Jr. as Director de Escuela
- Ernesto Escalona as Mayito
- Pedro Fernández as Chofer de Guagua
- Rigoberto Ferrera as Chofer Almendrón
- Andy Fornanis as Carlos Roqued
See also
- List of submissions to the 84th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film
- List of Cuban submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film
References
- "The Cuban film "Habanastation"". hispanictips.com. Archived from the original on 1 April 2012. Retrieved 28 September 2011.
- Smith, Ian Hayden (2012). International Film Guide 2012. p. 96. ISBN 978-1908215017.
- "Cuba elige filme "Habanastation" para competir por nominación al Oscar". Univisión. Archived from the original on 24 April 2012. Retrieved 27 September 2011.
- "63 Countries Vie for 2011 Foreign Language Film Oscar". oscars.org. Retrieved 14 October 2011.
- "9 Foreign Language Films Vie for Oscar". Retrieved 19 January 2012.
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