Things I Left in Havana (Spanish: Cosas que dejé en La Habana) is a 1997 Spanish film directed by Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón and co-written by Senel Paz. It stars Violeta Rodríguez, Jorge Perugorría and Kiti Mánver.
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| Spanish | Cosas que dejé en La Habana |
| Directed by | Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón |
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| Produced by | Gerardo Herrero |
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| Cinematography | Teo Escamilla |
| Edited by | José Salcedo |
| Music by | José María Vitier |
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| Country | Spain |
| Language | Spanish |
Plot
Three sisters from Cuba (Nena, Ludmila and Rosa) move to Madrid,[1] temporarily staying with their aunt María, who exploits them for labour, also intending for them to assimilate to Spanish culture.[2] Nena, an actress wannabe, falls romantically for Igor, a Cuban scoundrel with a heart of gold.[3]
Cast
- Violeta Rodríguez as Nena[3]
- Jorge Perugorría as Igor[3]
- Kiti Manver as Azucena[3]
- Broselianda Hernández as Ludmila[3]
- Isabel Santos as Rosa[3]
- Daisy Granados as María[3]
- Charo Soriano as Lola[4]
- Pepón Nieto as Javier[3]
- Luis Alberto García as Bárbaro[5]
- Isabel Díaz as Nati[4]
- Paco Merino as Adolfo[4]
Production
The screenplay was penned by Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón and Senel Paz.[6] Produced by Gerardo Herrero, the film is a Sogetel and Tornasol Films production, with the participation of Canal+ and the collaboration of Sogepac.[7] The film had a budget of slightly over 200 million ₧.[8]
Release
Things I Left in Havana screened at the 42nd Valladolid International Film Festival in October 1997.[8][9] The film was theatrically released in Spain on 16 January 1998.[10]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| 1997 | 42nd Valladolid International Film Festival | Silver Spike | Won | [9] | |
| 1998 | 13th Goya Awards | Best New Actress | Violeta Rodríguez | Nominated | [11] |
| 45th Ondas Awards | Best Film Director | Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón | Won | [12] | |