This 1959 Spanish language film trumpets industrialization, capitalism, and consumerism to the people of pre-communist Cuba. Shot entirely in Cuba two years before the Bay of Pigs invasion, this film offers a valuable glimpse into the Cuba that was still almost entirely controlled by the United States and other foreign companies. These companies had a stake in selling capitalism to the people of Cuba, so that their factories could continue to grow and make a profit. A remarkable film for its ironic political timing and stunning footage of a different Cuba, Adelantos Cubanos is a spectacular historical experience.
Included Films:
Adelante Cubanos
Adelante Cubanos
Produced: 1959
Length: 20 Minutes
This 1959 Spanish language film trumpets industrialization, capitalism, and consumerism to the people of pre-communist Cuba. Shot entirely in Cuba two years before the Bay of Pigs invasion, this film offers a valuable glimpse into the Cuba that was still almost entirely controlled by the United States and other foreign companies. These companies had a stake in selling capitalism to the people of Cuba, so that their factories could continue to grow and make a profit. A remarkable film for its ironic political timing and stunning footage of a different Cuba, Adelantos Cubanos is a spectacular historical experience.
