The film by Gerardo Chijona is based on the book Confessions of
a doctor and tells the story of four youngsters during the 1990s
who travel across Cuba to get away from their family problems.
Cinemazul 2011 is dedicated to the 52 anniversary of the Cuban
Film Industry Institute marked today, hence competitive
discussions will focus on films by Cuban directors like Tomas
Gutiarrez Alea, Humberto Solas and Fernando Perez.
In tune with its community character, the Festival includes
screenings and debates in schools and cultural centers. It also
includes a workshop for children aimed at fostering an
aesthetical education since early ages.
Similar events are taking place in other provinces of the
countries to select contestants who will take part in the
national Festival scheduled for May. The event grants the Ola
Prize, which isthe biggest national award to members of movie
appreciation clubs.
The Festival also gives prizes in the categories of critic and
research about the development of the seventh art in terms of
both creation and cultural promotion.
Specialists and creators who have participated in the Cinemazul
Festival have said this is the only event of its type in the
world as its activities are focused onthe audience and the
artistic and social impact of films.