Roads of Lava

From The Cuba Media Project Collection

Directed by Gretel Marin

28 minutes / Color
Spanish / English subtitles
Release: 2024
Copyright: 2022

Roads of Lava portrays Afibola—a queer, Black, feminist activist in Havana—educating her son about the harsh realities of discrimination. While preparing him for societal prejudice, she instills hope for a dignified future. —BAMPHA

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  • Best Short Film, Miradasdoc Festival 2023
  • Award Winner, International Short Film Festival Oberhausen

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