Dicing with Death, Ep. 05 - Cuba: Viva la Vida
(Cuba: Viva la vida)
Daniel Lainé | Documentary, Series
2019 | 52 minutes | France
In Cuba, no matter the obstacles, people keep smiling and moving forward.
Synopsis
While most of Cuba's roads are in good condition, the countryside tells a different story. Few cars are in running order due to the country's isolation from the world, resulting from a nearly 60-year-long US-imposed economic embargo. New cars are rare, and replacement parts are almost impossible to find.
Cubans have become masters of improvisation, keeping their mostly 1950s vehicles running. These cars are a mechanical mix-and-match, with parts sourced from various makes and models, often from different countries. The ingenuity of these vehicles, which may even use generators as engines, would give European car testers a surprise. Despite their limitations in speed, they manage to get the job done.
In rural areas, like on the banks of the river Toa, people like Luis have to rely on bamboo rafts because there are no roads to their farms. Navigating the rushing currents becomes a thrilling and daring adventure, offering a glimpse into an authentic and uncharted Cuba far from the usual tourist paths.
Series Description
Dicing with Death showcases individuals who brave extreme dangers and risk their lives to earn a living through vehicle driving. They navigate treacherous routes across the globe, crossing seemingly impossible terrain daily to reach their destinations. These courageous individuals put their lives on the line in the pursuit of survival.
Citation
Main credits
Lainé, Daniel (film director)
Lainé, Daniel (screenwriter)
Geoffrion, David (film director)
Geoffrion, David (screenwriter)
Carel, Dominique (film producer)
Other credits
Editing, Patrice Lucchini; music, Julien Baril [and 4 others].
Citation
Cataloging
Pragda subjects
Agriculture + Food
Caribbean Studies
Economics + Social Class Issues
Environment + Sustainability
Fascism + Repression
Geography
Latin American Studies
Political Science
Sociology
Keywords
Clips
DIRECTOR: Daniel Lainé
NATIONALITY: France
YEAR: 2019
GENRE: Documentary, Series
LANGUAGE: English; Spanish
COLOR / B&W: Color
GRADE LEVEL: Middle School, High School, College, Adult
SUBTITLE/CC: AVAILABLE
AUDIO DESCRIPTION: NOT AVAILABLE
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