Havana/The documentary My Cuban dreamdirected by Spanish filmmaker Christian Dehugo, hits the screens in Havana after touring several international festivals. The 90-minute film delves into the history of Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba (LADC), a company that has turned dance into an artistic, educational and social project.
Special performances will include a prologue with choreography performed by LADC students. After each screening, the public will be able to participate in a conversation with the director and Lizt Alfonso, founder and director of the group.
Through rehearsals, performances and testimonies, the documentary explores the stories of effort, discipline and improvement of several generations of dancers. The film also addresses the importance of the LADC school as a space for training and personal growth for Cuban children and young people.
Produced in 2025, My Cuban dream It has been part of the programming of the Havana Film Festival New York and the Valladolid International Film Week (Seminci), in Spain. It is also scheduled to be exhibited at the InShadow – Lisbon Screendance Festival, in Portugal.
The screenings coincide with the celebration of the 35th anniversary of Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba, founded in 1991, while her school will turn 35 years old in 2027.
