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Cuban Dancer

Directed by Roberto Salinas
Italy, Canada, Chile
2020
98 mins

Alexis, a talented and proud student of the National Ballet School of Cuba, spends his life practicing chassé and entrechats with his girlfriend and dance partner Yelenia. However, when his family moves to Florida to be reunited with his sister, he must adjust his expectations and dreams to a radically new environment.

Alexis, facing rejection and homesick for his native Cuba, feels lost and alone. He must find his way in the world of American ballet while remaining faithful to his roots.

  • Year
    2020
  • Country
    Italy, Canada, Chile
  • Language
    English
  • Premiere Status
    North American Premiere
  • Director
    Roberto Salinas
  • Writer
    Roberto Salinas, Laura Domingo Aguero
  • Cinematographer
    Roberto Salinas
  • Editor
    Abrahaham Lifshitz
  • Genre
    Drama, Music/Musical
  • Theme
    Spotlight On Cuba, Made in MIA Feature, Local, Canada, Italy, Drama, Music

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