The Future of an Illusion(1996)
The Future of an Illusion Synopsis
The Future of an Illusion (1997) is a poetic, semi-documentary portrait of Havana on New Year’s Day, following seven characters whose lives intertwine amid the crumbling beauty of the city. An old widow, a young prostitute, a fallen aristocrat, a jobless couple, a weary coachman, a lonely child, and a wandering poet each face their own illusions of change, love, and escape. Through their stories, Franco de Peña crafts a lyrical meditation on hope and disappointment, where the promise of renewal fades into the quiet persistence of everyday survival.
The Future of an Illusion (1996) is a documentary film directed by Franco de Peña, released on December 31, 1996 with a runtime of 50m.
- Director:
- Franco de Peña
- Writers:
- Franco de Peña
- Cinematographer:
- Antoine Vivas Denisov
- Status:
- Released
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The Future of an Illusion was released on December 31, 1996 and runs for 50m.
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