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Cuba, a People Armed

1961Directed by Joris Ivens

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Released: December 7, 1961
Runtime: 35m

About Cuba, a People Armed

Documentary

Synopsis

Shot in Cuba in 1961, this documentary follows a volunteer militia brigade organized in defense of the Cuban Revolution. Joris Ivens and his crew observe military training, daily life, and collective discipline among civilian volunteers. The film emphasizes popular mobilization as a defining feature of the revolutionary state.

Director: Joris Ivens
Writer: Joris Ivens
Original title: Cuba, pueblo armado

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Serge ReggianiNarrator

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