Followed by Encore Screening at 8:30PM that does not include a Q&A or the Closing Night After-Party
Director:
Carlos Larrazabal
Year:
2024
Runtime:
94 min
Country:
United States, Spain, Cuba
Elvis, after 10 years in prison for killing his abusive stepfather, returns to a changed Havana. Faced with an opportunity to escape Cuba, he enters the city's underworld to earn money, while also rekindling a romance with his childhood love, Yuli, and trying to maintain his friendship with Martin. He must balance his desire for freedom with his loyalty to those he cares about.
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Después de cumplir diez años en prisión por matar a su padrastro abusivo, Elvis regresa a una Habana transformada. Mientras aprovecha una oportunidad para escapar de Cuba, se adentra en el mundo clandestino de la ciudad para ganar el dinero que necesita. Al mismo tiempo, reaviva su romance con su amor de infancia, Yuli, y lucha por mantener su amistad con Martín. Dividido entre su anhelo de libertad y su lealtad a quienes ama, Elvis debe recorrer un camino peligroso donde cada decisión tiene un precio.
VILLAGE EAST CINEMA
Festivals & Awards
MIAMI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
2025: World Premiere
Carlos Larrazabal
Carlos Larrazabal is a Spanish Filmmaker and cinematographer based in Los Angeles. He graduated in cinematography at the Madrid Film School E.C.A.M. and completed his studies at the International Film School in Havana (Cuba) E.I.C.T.V. After working in several Projects in Spain as a Cameraman and cinematographer Carlos moves to Los Angeles in 2011 where he worked as a Director of Photography with the Director Santiago Salviche. During this period alongside writing his script “Malecon” Carlos joined renowned acting school Stella Adler, where he added another dimension to his craft, through the development of an actors perspective. Most recently Carlos got selected at the prestigious SUNDANCE Co//LAB- Screenwriting: “Revising your Feature” where he participated with his Project “Malecón”.
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SHOWTIMES
THURS 4/10 @ 6PM & 8:30PM
Followed by Q&A w/ director + After-Party
Followed by Encore Screening at 8:30PM that does not include a Q&A or the Closing Night After-Party