Cuba, a People Armed
1961•35m•6.0•Released
Documentary
Shot in Cuba in 1961, this documentary follows a volunteer militia brigade organized in defense of the Cuban Revolution. Joris Ivens and his crew observe military training, daily life, and collective discipline among civilian volunteers. The film emphasizes popular mobilization as a defining feature of the revolutionary state.
Director
Joris Ivens
Writer
Joris Ivens
Languages
Spanish
Studio
ICAIC
Cast
Serge Reggiani
Narrator
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