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El Quijote del Caribe

This documentary film explores the life of Cuban revolutionary poet Roberto Fernández Retamar, who, from the Casa de las Américas, has served as a link between the revolution and leading contemporary writers and thinkers.

Top Cast

  • Roberto Fernández Retamar

    Roberto Fernández Retamar

  • Sergio Marelli

    Sergio Marelli

Overview

This documentary film explores the life of Cuban revolutionary poet Roberto Fernández Retamar, who, from the Casa de las Américas, has served as a link between the revolution and leading contemporary writers and thinkers.

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