¡Cuba Sí!(1961)
¡Cuba Sí! Synopsis
Chris Marker’s documentary traces the course of the Cuban Revolution, from its early optimism to the aftermath of the Bay of Pigs invasion. Through on-the-ground footage and interviews—including two with Fidel Castro—the film captures the spirit and contradictions of a nation in transformation.
¡Cuba Sí! (1961) is a documentary and history film directed by Chris Marker, released on December 31, 1961 with a runtime of 53m. It stars Nicolas Yumatov, Étienne Lalou, Igor Barrère and Ignacio Biain. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Chris Marker
- Writers:
- Chris Marker, Chris Marker, Igor Barrère
- Producers:
- Pierre Braunberger
- Cinematographer:
- Chris Marker
- Production:
- Les Films de la Pléiade
- Status:
- Released
¡Cuba Sí! Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Nicolas Yumatov
Nicolas Yumatov
as Narrator (voice)
Étienne Lalou
as Interviewer
Igor Barrère
as Interviewer
- Ignacio Biain
Ignacio Biain
as Self - Franciscan Priest (uncredited)
Fidel Castro
as Self - Cuban Politician (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Chris Marker, written by Chris Marker, Chris Marker and Igor Barrère, produced by Pierre Braunberger.
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¡Cuba Sí! Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 10 ratings.
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¡Cuba Sí! – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in ¡Cuba Sí!?
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The main cast of ¡Cuba Sí! (1961) includes Nicolas Yumatov, Étienne Lalou, Igor Barrère, Ignacio Biain and Fidel Castro. The film was directed by Chris Marker. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was ¡Cuba Sí! released?
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¡Cuba Sí! was released on December 31, 1961 and runs for 53m.
Is ¡Cuba Sí! worth watching?
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¡Cuba Sí! (1961) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.