Lucía

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Lucia (1968) is a landmark of Cuban cinema, narrating the stories of three women named Lucia across three pivotal eras in Cuban history. Each segment portrays Lucia's struggles with love, identity, and societal expectations against the backdrop of revolutionary change. The film masterfully blends personal and political narratives, using distinct visual styles and storytelling techniques to reflect the unique challenges and transformations of each period.

Restored by Cineteca di Bologna at L’Immagine Ritrovata laboratory in association with Instituto Cubano del Arte e Industria Cinematográficos (ICAIC). Restoration funded by Turner Classic Movies and The Film Foundation’s World Cinema Project.

This screening is in partnership with the Cuba Solidarity Campaign and Cinema Pending, who will be delivering a short contextual introduction to the film.

Cuba Solidarity Campaign is an organisation that campaigns against the inhumane and illegal blockade of Cuba, for an end to the US occupation of Cuban land at Guantanamo Bay, and to defend the Cuban people’s right to be free from foreign intervention. Cuba Solidarity Campaign is broad based and has more than 5,000 members, affiliated organisations and local groups. It lobbies MPs and government, organises solidarity brigades, specialist tours and exchanges, and works to build links and better understanding between Britain and Cuba. Supporters include members of the public, trade unions, MPs, community, legal, cultural and educational groups. CSC is a non-party political NGO which relies on subscriptions and fundraising.