International Premiere
The Human Thing
Viewpoints
| Cuba | 85 MINUTES | Spanish | English subtitlesDrama, Comedy
Gerardo Chijona’s (Ticket to Paradise) newest film opens with a thief, Maikel (Héctor Medina) and his brother breaking into the home of a famous writer, Justo (Vladimir Cruz) and unknowingly stealing what turns out to be the only manuscript of his upcoming story.
Forced into a criminal lifestyle by circumstance, Maikel and his brother are on the lowest rung of society, mocked even by their mob boss, Soave (Enrique Molina) who jibes them that the world needs more businessmen than criminals before giving them their next assignment. Tired of being in perpetual debt, Maikel jumps at the chance of entering a respected literary competition he comes across with the script they’ve stolen. With the help of Soave, as his self-proclaimed writing mentor, Maikel sets out to rewrite the script in order to conceal Justo’s signature style as unbeknownst to both of them, Justo himself decides to enter.
Despite a light air and humorous touches, violence and passion are never far from the surface as Chijona examines the importance of culture for a society, emphasizing that it is a multitude of voices, of writers, of stories which create a nation. Everyone’s voice is important and embracing this paves the path to freedom.
—Jule Rozite
Presented in partnership with Havana Film Festival New York.
Forced into a criminal lifestyle by circumstance, Maikel and his brother are on the lowest rung of society, mocked even by their mob boss, Soave (Enrique Molina) who jibes them that the world needs more businessmen than criminals before giving them their next assignment. Tired of being in perpetual debt, Maikel jumps at the chance of entering a respected literary competition he comes across with the script they’ve stolen. With the help of Soave, as his self-proclaimed writing mentor, Maikel sets out to rewrite the script in order to conceal Justo’s signature style as unbeknownst to both of them, Justo himself decides to enter.
Despite a light air and humorous touches, violence and passion are never far from the surface as Chijona examines the importance of culture for a society, emphasizing that it is a multitude of voices, of writers, of stories which create a nation. Everyone’s voice is important and embracing this paves the path to freedom.
—Jule Rozite
Presented in partnership with Havana Film Festival New York.
Cast & Credits
Directed by
Gerardo Chijona
Gerardo Chijona Valdés is a Cuban film director and critic who began his career as a director making documentaries. Among his best known films is Ticket to Paradise. His other credits include Adorable Lies, Un paraíso bajo las estrellas and Perfecto amor equivocado.
Director
Gerardo Chijona
Screenwriter
Francisco García & Gerardo Chijona
Producer
Susana Molina, Francisco Adrianzén
Editor
Miriam Talavera
Cinematographer
Raúl Pérez Ureta
Executive Producer
Isabel Prendes, Danilo León
Composer
Edesio Alejandro
Line Production
Rubén Carreño, Evelio Delgado
Art Director
Alexis Álvarez
Direct Sound
Jorge Luis Chijona
Sound Track Design
Osmany Olivare
Cast
Héctor Medina, Enrique Molina, Carlos Enrique Almirante, Vladimir Cruz, Miriel Cejas, Amarilis Núñez, Osvaldo Doimeadiós, Mario Guerra, Alejandro Rivera
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The Rush system functions as a standby line that will form at the venue approximately one hour prior to scheduled start time. Admittance is based on availability and will begin roughly 10 minutes prior to program start time. Rush Tickets are the same price as advance tickets and are payable upon entry.
