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Malecón

Directed by Carlos Larrazabal
Spain, Cuba, United States
2025
94 mins

Elvis returns to his neighborhood in Havana after serving a 10-year prison sentence for killing his abusive stepfather. His best friend, Martin, helps him navigate the struggle of reintegrating into society, but things become complicated when he crosses paths with his childhood sweetheart, Yuli, and her husband—a key figure in Havana’s criminal underworld. When the chance to leave Havana arises, he must decide whether to take a leap into an uncertain future or face the harsh realities of home.

This screening is supported in part by a grant from Acción Cultural Española (AC/E), a state agency. We appreciate that the beneficiary projects of the Programme for the Internationalization of Spanish Culture (PICE).

Expected guests

Carlos Larrazabal
Writer, Director
Camila Rodhe
Actor
Omar Rolando
Actor
Sponsored By
  • Year
    2025
  • Country
    Spain, Cuba, United States
  • Language
    Spanish
  • Premiere Status
    World Premiere
  • Director
    Carlos Larrazabal
  • Producer
    Jaime Otero, Carlos Larrazabal, Flavio Florencio
  • Writer
    Carlos Larrazabal, Fabian Suarez
  • Cinematographer
    Gevorg Gev Juguryan
  • Editor
    Rafael de los Reyes
  • Genre
    Drama
  • Theme
    Spain, Spotlight On Cuba, En Español, Latinx, Jordan Ressler First Feature Award
  • Award
    Jordan Ressler First Feature

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