Lejos de la isla(2007)
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Lejos de la isla Synopsis
Prior to Fidel Castro's reign, Cuba was open to immigration. However, once Castro proclaimed himself dictator of Cuba, one of the largest exodus recorded began, one that continues today, 47 years after the Cuban Revolution. Six central characters of the film discuss in detail their personal experiences through Operation Pedro Pan, the Freedom Flights, El Mariel, the Rafter Crisis, and the Cuban Visa Lottery.
Lejos de la isla (2007) is a documentary and music film directed by L.E. Salas, released on January 25, 2007 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Jose Beltran, Fidel Castro and Yvonne M. Conde.
- Director:
- L.E. Salas
- Production:
- Ashé Media
- Status:
- Released
Lejos de la isla Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Jose Beltran
Jose Beltran
as Himself
Fidel Castro
as Himself (archive footage)
- Yvonne M. Conde
Yvonne M. Conde
as Moderator
Key crew
Directed by L.E. Salas.
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Lejos de la isla – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Lejos de la isla?
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The main cast of Lejos de la isla (2007) includes Jose Beltran, Fidel Castro and Yvonne M. Conde. The film was directed by L.E. Salas. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Lejos de la isla released?
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Lejos de la isla was released on January 25, 2007 and runs for 1h 30m.