Unfinished Spaces (2011)

Documentary, Architecture, Cuba
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1h 26m

Cuba’s ambitious National Art Schools project, designed by three young artists in the wake of Castro’s Revolution, is neglected, nearly forgotten, then ultimately rediscovered as a visionary architectural masterpiece.

Cast

Vittorio Garatti, Roberto Gottardi, Ricardo Porro

Crew

Director Alysa Nahmias

Director Benjamin Murray

Writer Benjamin Murray

Writer Alysa Nahmias

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