Cuba - nostalgia and change | DW Documentary
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- Опубліковано 15 чер 2024
- Fidel Castro brought revolution to Cuba in 1959. But the country has been stuck between nostalgia and new beginnings ever since.
With its vintage cars and crumbling facades, Havana looks like it’s stuck in a time warp. But young Cubans are optimistic about the future, and material shortages make for inventiveness. To compensate for the lack of a reliable Internet, for example, they invented "El Paquete," an elaborate information network that stretched across the island thanks to portable hard drives. It brings the Bundesliga, telenovelas and US TV shows to even the most remote villages.
As the 1962 missile crisis finally fades into history, Cuba is slowly opening up. The owner of Havana’s most chic restaurant, "La Guarida," has reached a deal with some young architects: The profits from the restaurant will go towards restoring the old mansion it’s housed in. This kind of trade-off is increasingly common.
Our documentary shows a country caught between upbeat dreams for the future and nostalgic melancholy. It takes us from Havana to Santiago de Cuba, a city famous for its rum, to the Sierra Maestra mountains, steeped in revolutionary romance, and the white, sandy beaches in the north of the island.
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Because of this documentary, I am visiting Cuba 🇨🇺
"There is no Violence; You can go anywhere at any time" the best words to describe a country.
actually, its not like that. with tourism came troubles. try nightbuses
Lol such a silly shallow statement. Do your research!
Until you have ,,"The Haves and the have-nots.
@@lukassssi Really, did not know that. What can happen, to get robbed or else?
I am cuban. It is an over simplification of the reality. Compare to other latin american countries it is safe, but it doesn't mean you can't get robbed and attacked, specially at night and if you are in the wrong place. And there is more violence, specially tape in the countryside. Again, lower than other places but it does exist.
Thank you DW ! Your documentaries are great and so insightful. It is impressive that being a German media you go through the trouble of translating your work in English, and I am so appreciative of that, keep up the good work! 😘
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I like of Channel Talk of holocaust social did by soviet union of stalin.
As 1st generation Cuban-American all I can say is this documentary was emotional on many levels.
I’m from Africa and this guys way of living is similar to ours; their music instruments, their music, their way of worship etc... wow I can feel the African influence in the
Cuba is nothing like Africa
Latin America have so much influence of African culture, I love it
I'm from Brazil, our songs and cultures expressions are so beautiful and have a lot of influences of Africa
Cuz their ancestor came from Africa lol
Yeah you don't say!!!! Ever think about where the black ppl of Cuba came from!!!?? 😂
thank you for this, I truly miss Cuba. This made me remember so many beautiful memories!!!
I have never been to Cuba but I respect and adore this country. Bravo Cubans, you have survived and thrived so magically, artistically, safely and amazingly, despite of or possibly because of US sanctions. You are an example, community based and even if tough to tie ends, you are truly an example.
Explain why so many Cubans fled from Castro. Why don't you go there to live.
I miss this country more than any thing in the world. I long to go back every day 😭😭🇨🇺🇨🇺
I love this country! I misse Santiago de Cuba.......
Me too 😭
@Berg Djelderian don't be nasty, all USA people are not the same. Please don't generalize an entire group of people 😉
Proud italo-cuban 🇮🇹🇨🇺
I feel so lucky that I was able to experience Cuba! Such a beautiful country with beautiful people. I loved everything about it!
"it takes an hour to download one photo"... good lord! and we complain when our phones drop down to 3G
Well, in Germany somewhere outside is the same 😂 🤣
Where "system" means "off-grid". Sounds good to me.
Thank god we love in america
Thank god we live in america.
Love Cuba.... Beautiful people- You can't be only happy with money...Life, Respect and Culture means more
Dude there ain't no food there man. They ain't happy, theres no freedom
@@eb9172 Cubans in Havana produce 80% of their vegetables just from their urban farms so calm down
@@beccam9854 That's a fat lie! They have no meat over there. Like what are you defending? Not Cubans, cause they are suffering
@@eb9172 then tell me why there are rich people but still are depressed and suicidal?! In my country poor people are happier than the upperclass ones. They are humble and contented. They can get food without paying any cent. Just farm in their backyard or forage food in the forest.. Money is almost non existent but they are happy. Your mindset is BS
@@eb9172 well vegetable is a lot healthier than meat so they are good. At least they don't die from cheeseburger overdose just like the fatties in USA
Cuba is one of the few countries left on Short Wave Radio. Their English language broadcast can be heard in the evenings in the US. Tune in and listen to the news and music live from Havana. They also stream Radio Havana on the internet.
Thank you for this DW Documentary, i loved it. One day i would love to go and visit Cuba! 🙏🤗☮️
Don't go somewhere else
I feel like every Cuban has the voice to sing like my grandpa 😍😩
❤️❤️❤️
Awesome!
I'm sure you have much bigger footage. Even if you've done it unedited people will watch it!
Excellent script, visual treatment, music and voice over. Perfect. Very informative and balanced views. Cuba draws huge interest till today. As a photographer my dream is to visit Cuba to learn about everything there, document their society, people and their history. Magnificent documentary DW. Thanks to your dedicated team. Salute.
My dream is to travel to Cuba. I studied cinema in India in the 1960s and saw a Cuban film LUCIA.. its still in my mind,,,, and the music is the calling..
Thanks DW your documentaries are stupendously put together and is very educative even though I leave here in England, I am of African origin Cuba is pure and virgin from what have shown us, I wish to be their one day.
I would love to visit Cuba. Particularly during the lockdown (day 41) my body stuck at home and my mind running wild. Thank you for this beautiful documentary. #stayhome #staysafe
Afro Cuban music is undoubtedly one of the best. Can't get enough of this stuff even though my Spanish is sketchy at best. I definitely have to visit Cuba sometime.
Loyal Citizen Of Zamunda agreed
We just returned from Cuba. We saw behind the scenes living conditions until I couldn’t take it any longer. It’s so sad how they are living, etc.
@ugali nilotic seems like it's the truth. You dont know jack shit
I am so glad you mentioned this as I think many people think it’s utopia. I think it’s sad behind the scenes. I will watch this documentary later , I just discovered it
@@job9639 We are weak and dumb people, we have been downgraded to animals by a thief dynasty and haven't been able to just unite ourselves and FIGHT BACK with full strength, willing to die for the future. Our homeland 62 years humiliated... We need to stop this already. The entire world will change for good at the incoming fall of the dictatorship, these guys hide so many BIG LIES... There was never any utopia, just communist propaganda.
Prohibido Olvidar.
Many Cubans in Cuba, and here, explicitly say, "Cuba no es el paraiso sino no es el infierno.". As one Cuban cartoonist put it, the U.S media presents only a thorny image of Cuba, while Cuban govt media presents a rosy picture. The reality of Cuba, nevertheless, is the ENTIRE ROSE - the thorn, the stem, and the flower.
Amazing documentary. Thanks DW
Vas es das?
A visit to Cuba is on my bucket list! 👊🏿♥️
Most definitely to Santiago, an Afro centric city I'm only getting to learn about, after watching this documentary.
I'm not sure opening up to the US is such a idea. Pandora's box.
Where not go to live there ?Not have an support and not have freedom think.
Exelentes reportaje. Muchas Gracias, vielen Dank!
Gosh, I would love to visit Cuba. It is clean and beautiful. The people look so friendly.
Sad but beautiful at the same time. The pure soul of a country.
This was a really great documentry, thank you for some unique content. Got a real kick out of the 50's era censorship at the end during the gallery sequence.
Our Spanish teacher made us watch this and this is very entertaining to watch
Very cool I think I know u lol
Yes I do
Another great doc on the progression of the Cubans. I visited the country as a Canadian while Fidel was still in power. It was alot stricter. The cuban people are so warm and friendly, I loved them. Canadians were their biggest tourist population. Snowbirds would go and stay in Cuba for the winter. And the Musica was amazing. It's so unique, it's impossible to sit still when hearing it. The docs I've seen on Cuba available were so sad and downhearted to watch. So glad DW you get everywhere & so happy to see progress in Cuba. I have never forgotten the lovely, warm people I met there or the beautiful beaches. Thanks so much for this documentary. Canadians still visit Cuba and I will always have fond memories of my time with these happy, cheerful, wonderful people.❤😅
The Cuban passion and drive and their uncanny abilities to adapt as in the toyota motor transplanted into the cadillac, never fails to amaze me!! I find cuban musicians to be the best from the caribbean especially tbeir horn & pucussion players!! To think of 3 generations of that percussionits' family deeply entrenched in music is astounding. I can't even get my own sons to take interests in it farless for 3 generations and more. So many facinating aspects about Cuba, besides a crippled economy, who in their right mind wouldn't wish to live there? This far from the hayday of markist revolutionary ideals, isn't it high time the US intercede lifting their foolish trade embargo? What has it actually gained America these last 50 years or more? I started following to DW channel last month and really appreciate the lengths you have gone to, to produce this fabulous Cuban insight documentary. Fantastic job!!
Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts! We're glad you enjoyed the film. :-)
Obama did open the US to Cuba, and I thought ended the embargo. Trump reversed whatever Obama did.
Woaowow.lord have mercy on me. I cried I laughed and I love as if Cuba is my country. Cuba got.the city and.the country. Music dance Ram coffee beautiful peaceful people. what a country. Its magic. No words describe Cuba. Great documentary I have never seen in my life. Thanks. Some.day i want to see Cuba. In 1936 the Cuban man came to help Ethiopia fighting the Fasist Italian army. He became lieutenant. His name.was black lion
There's a book in Spanish also translated in Ethiopia language. Thanks black lion for your sacrifices.
I think the narrator is the "Golden Voice" :)
Excellent documentation .. I must watch it again
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OK , I'm envious of the Cuban's life. They may be poor due to the US but it's safe for men and women on the streets and the people are cheerful. (I know they are not a free people but I frankly don't feel very free here.) It's been a long time since it was like that here. I"d give up all my worldly goods for a simple life with good people. Those days are gone for good here. We failed ourselves out of ignorance and greed. Now the debt has come due.
john miller no you don’t try going over there.
Are you willing to give up your freedom too?
I've been there multiple times, they are as free as we are in the US. The policia are not indiscriminately killing black men there and people aren't sending pipe bombs or shooting up churches or schools or gays.
@@jeanettecuba I"m not. I'm an old and dying hippie. My days of adventure, music and dance are pretty much a thing of the past. But I had them. I danced and I stayed out of the career trap in this country. My spirit is much like the Cuban spirit which does not fit well with religious fanatics and uptight straights as we used to say in the 60s.
@@shauncameron8390 What freedom are you referring to exactly? I'm not saying they are free. I'm saying they are in many ways better off then what we preach as freedom and how we live in my country. I've lived here 66 years. I've watched our freedoms erode until they are basically a myth now. Most people here almost never smile at someone they don't know and they are uptight and stressed out and angry or depressed. You believe whatever helps you sleep.
Todo mi amor al pueblo de Cuba.
I love the country and the people of Cuba and respect all Cuban
Te amo CUBA que povo otimisma, alegre, emocionou-me muito, um beijo🙏👍👏💖🌎💖
I was born in Cuba, lived in Havana vieja for a couple of years. My family left back in July 1968, I was really young no older than four years old. I don't have any strong memories of my life in Cuba, only small scattered memories when I was an infant. I would really like to see the U.S. government lift the embargo, and Cuba opening up. Cuba needs to change through evolution, not revolution.
Hi @Ramon Rodriguez, thanks for watching and sharing your story and thoughts on this topic.
I can't lie Cuba is beautiful. This video makes me want to go to Cuba ASAP. I would go but my Spanish is horrible.
take time to learn then
222222e Your Spanish will be better being there.
people speak english over there also since the country relies a lot on tourism
Because China is a huge market US cannot afford to miss.
wrong comment mate @myvirtualworld
At timecode 13:06 the voiceover suddenly reverts to German for a few seconds, lol. Hope this could be addressed. Cheers! Simon
14.25. In the "Former homes of Havana's wealthy families" And how did they obtain that wealth? A question typically ignored or lied about.
Castro stole the houses from those families.
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@Berg Djelderian It was either that or keep the entire island! Like many of the U.S. Allies did after the Spanish-American War.
@Al Person in my family's case it was through generations of hard work owning a local town pharmacy for over 100 years in my mothers side and in my fathers side 4 generations of doctors. What are you trying to imply? Castro stole it all and we still made a good life in USA. How about this, all those "rich" families who had everything stolen from them by Castro did pretty good in USA and are over 90% successful what do you say about that? Who in USA did they oppress? We got "rich" through hard work that is why regardless of our status we persevered. This is why Cubans today continue to live in the houses we built because our hard work still shines to this day nothing they can make can replace it. Communists are lazy scumbags.
The town my great grandfather was in was so poor that he was the only doctor in the town, sometimes people would pay him with apples and he would accept it. Again, what are you trying to imply? I conclude with this: Castro kicked the rich out of Cuba yet the poor in Cuba today are poorer today then before while Castro got rich and so did his family yet the bad guys are the capitalists who helped build the infrastructure that remains today.
@Berg Djelderian You're lying, Fidel Castro was a hardcore commie just like Mao, Ho Chi Minh, Kim il-Sung, Pol Pot, etc.
Been to Cuba way back in 2002...one of the beautiful country and so loving people...God bless you cubans...Love from India
indians always has to tell everyone that they are from india
great documentary. happy, smiling people and the beauty seemed awesome. Cuba seems to be beautiful country with joyous people
El Paquete...that's just brilliant. I hope to visit one day.
All the girls/women there are so beautiful. 41:47 Blurred paintings because of disclosed bodyparts, it is sad.
que lindo havana saludos desde Houston Texas
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You've missed dubbing/ translating to English at 13:07, it's in German!
Thanks for pointing this out, we're sorry for the mistake. We hope it didn't cause too much inconvenience while watching.
Here is the English translation (13:06-13:17):
"You can only rent from private individuals. There are no more state apartments. Rents can cost up to a month's wages."
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Love the mother daughter music combination. Sweet!
really good and accurate documentary
"the formation of social classes in a society where everyone was supposed to be equal" Yep! Tends to happen when you introduce Capital Markets to a former planned economy. Once that happens, economic inequality tends to follow right behind. This is why Cuba has been trying to grow it's tourism market. It's future plans are to generate revenues by building a mixed economy that it can use to strengthen it's social safety nets to compensate for the adjustment brought about by the introduction of external markets.
I have visited it few times, beautiful country and amazing people. Also, helps if you are a native Spanish speaker. You will get some of the best tours by the locals around! :)
But they don't like gays. I'd be lynched in public if men knew I am one lol
Beautiful beautiful video.
Who is the artist of this long yellow painting? Anyone knows? Thanks for any help 😁
Thanks for sharing,,love all those beautiful old cars
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of course your not indoctranated...hollywood missed you
Beautiful
Always fun time's
Thanks for the share
The young lady, percussionist, is absolutely beautiful.
Keep supporting our culture
Very well made documentary.
Hi @D S, thank you for watching and commenting!
Id love to visit Cuba one day.
beautiful cubans and cuba
I'm loving Cuba, the, cars people, the woman, the, simple live style
That state-imposed simple lifestyle?
i love how they never show the slums of cuba
I don't know because I've never been there bur maybe they don't show slums because there aren't any. The people are very poor but they are happy. Once America goes there all that will change.
@@RonzigtheWizard man they ain't happy. Ask The Ladies in White. There is no food and no freedom. There are no elections on Cuba.
The “slums” are shown
I’ve been there
Was in Havana for a month
There are definitely some poor areas but it’s not as bad as the American propagandists try to make you believe.
People are happy. People are poor and they want some amount of change, but America makes it out to be way different than it truly is. In addition, one of the reasons they have so much poverty and struggle is because America has embargos and blockades on their trade which devastates their economy. Just because American leaders have different views than Cuban leaders, they cause the Cuban people to struggle . It’s disgusting really.
Why do they say the blacks came there as Slaves! No they came there as AFRICANS, which they still are in Cuba, just like all the other ports AFRICANS got dropped off at. 😝
@@bj77755 👍👍👏👏👏👏
That paquete reminds me of my childhood when there was no internet 😂 gotta download em' all!
Me at the computer/internet cafe copy pasting games, downloading mp3 music and stuff lol
One of the best documentaries I have ever watched.
It’s unfortunate that when modern life is introduced, violence comes with it, I wish Cuba remains like it is, but reality says different.
Type Guy
Seth Dantzie: Wherever capitalism will go the crimes will also travel side by side.
It's easy to want another's country to suffer in poverty under communism when you live in a rich abundant capitalist country.
@@mayito714 nobody told the Cubans not to rise up and revolutionize. They were too weak so this is why they still like the sheep that they are. Even Fidel was able to claim he was freeing Cuba which earned him support, the second he got a taste of money and power he tightened his grip
Well, when get open, there is bunch of dushbags waiting in Miami, exil Cubans who can probably buy half Cuba, sad but true
I love Cuba 💞💓💕
To my brothers and sisters in Cuba. Best of health and wealth in the future. May the world benefit from the talent, intellect and invention of the Cuban people and that they be rewarded for it. From Rene in Harlem and New Jersey. Tibiri. Tabara.
I would love to visit Cuba before all the tourists from the US discover it’s beauty. With Southwest now booking flights to Havana it won’t be too long.
steve94044: then Trump happened and all that optimism was shut down.
@@wanelly Bull$hit! Cubans in FL voted for him in droves.
How many Americans do you see trying to escape to Cuba.
wow !!!! great video guys
Nice 👍🏽
Cuba has the most beautiful beaches and its people are hospitable. My 1st visit to the country was in 1994. It was very difficult for the country at that time but its has improved immensely.
I'm a big fan of Cuba ... I mean, I want to visit Cuba but believe me after watching this video, I've become more passionate to have a visit to Cuba!
The most interesting place that i've ever been. so much culture and history.The most friendly and beautiful people. cost wise it's very cheap as well. I hope to visit very soon again..
Oh, you should move there if you like that much, then you will tell me if you still love the country
@@noorasl18 yes, it is a good place to live.
As a Chinese I can confirm this!
Well created!
I ❤️ Havana!
It’s the most vibrant city I have ever visited!
It’s safe and everyone is very friendly!
The beauty is there are no guns,drugs,mobile phones everywhere like in the USA!
Viva Cuba🌍💙
Cuba is heaven on Earth. Always loved this whole vibe Cuba and the Cubans have in particular. Would love to visit someday.
Thank you :) You will receive a warm welcome! It's one of our strenghts our joy and friendliness. Blessings x
I don't know about the past, but right now, Cuba is closer to hell than heaven, to be honest. It could change though, if the people gets rid of the Communist Party and the Marxists overlords who have stolen and oppressed them, and who have destroyed the economy and the society and the values to a very high degree.
must be sooooo tough in Cuba these days....covid19 and no tourists
La vida alli es muy dulce en cuando al trato alegre del Cubano, la hermandad la
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I pray that "opening up" doesn't screw them up. Western "civilization" chews up melanated cultures and then spits them out. Fidel was a wise man in how he dealt with America. I was stationed at GTMO in the 80's. I pray I can one day visit the real Cuba. I remember it's beautiful water and stunning night skies!
You need to just MOVE there ..You are young and have skills to put to work ,.!
I love the music this documentary starts with! Can somebody tell me what's it called and by which artist? Me encanta!
Thank you.
Lovely Cuba ❤️
You're handsome
There is hope that Cuba will one day be the Country Che Guavara envisaged - freedom and no poverty.
Great one 👌👍
I left cuba at 13 I am 70 now.
Que nostalgia
Ahh dios mio .ocho años en este pais
😊
Thank cubans for making it good.
I am an old Cuban.
Traduction is not always correct, they omit many phrases , don't know why but is a beautiful documentary .
yes, tradition is not always correct.
Providing the wrong translation/interpretation and omitting phrases and parts of conversations shows how wicked is the imperialist propaganda against el socialismo!
its also annoying af, why not use subtitles
eTalent Outlook She’s trying to say translation...”traduccion” in Spanish means translation ....she wrote with a French spelling as traduction...maybe she’s using a translator that translated wrongly into a French style...she is not taking about tradition, she’s trying to say the translation of the Spanish into English in the video is not completely word for word because they miss phrases/words.
Great
Cuba is beautiful and there women's much more beautiful
Beautiful people. I'm looking forward to visiting
Can you post links to the music used in this documentary? It's all good.
Cuba, is magic, despite its history. A people, who are joyous 😊. 1i was there invited many years back, to look at art scenario. A wonderful experience for me, always.
God bless Cuba
Excelente! Que buen video,
Toyota motor in Chevrolet body 🤗thanks DW team💐🙋♀️❤
Every island America has gone too, nothing but worse comes out. Cuba is a great place, they just need the same opportunity without bowing to America
How come? Cuba IS IN AMERICA, the Caribean is part of AMERICAN CONTINENT.
Go tell the Cubans ...
Renaldo Smith 100% correct. Cuba must maintain their socialist structure, to maintain the prevailing tranquility.
*America 1507*
*Cuba is part of Hispano-America*
bug2bug yes it is a Caribbean island but is it in the American continent
Thank you
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My Cuba 🇨🇺
A country without violence. Pack your bag, folks, we`re going to Cuba!
I wonder what will happen when the internet and the tv will flood Cuba as it did to the countries of the Eastern Europe after 1989. Will it stay the same? Or the crime rate will grow?
This looks like a good country to live in, even with those salaries.
i doubt that it has something to do with Internet and TV. It's more about education and the values that kids get growing up from kindergarden, school and life in general, there is lot's of capitalistic countries which are pretty safe like Norway, Finland, Switzerland and Germany (where i live)
Mugur Mateiciuc who told you that ?
very very safe country nothing ti be afraid of..and in the evning is there also police or militar in those streets,,i live i Dinamarca
666 BRLN 999 media is very impactful
@@LegendNinja41 Those capitalist countries have a decent amount of social welfare and social safety nates which is worth a mention. But yeah Scandinavia, Germany and Switzerland seem like the best nations to live in right now.
Warm weather,warm beaches and warm people
No money, no food and no voice