(The Future of an Illusion)

Content: 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.

Countries:

Venezuela,

Poland,

Cuba

Genres:

Documentary

Runtime:

50 minutes

Year:

1996

Directors:

Franco de Peña

Actors:

Crews:

Director

Director of Photography

Editor

Music

Writer