Film Details
Runtime: 105 minutes
Language: In Spanish with English subtitles
Director: Carlos Lechuga
Country: Cuba, 2016
Genre: Drama, Political
Publicly gay novelist Andrés has been banned by the Cuban government from writing another word. With a political rally coming up, they intend to keep Andrés under close scrutiny in order to prevent him from communicating with the press. Enter Santa, who is sent to Andrés’ countryside home to watch over him for the next three days. Despite their mutual distrust and suspicion, the pair find themselves quietly questioning their allegiances and ultimately coming to understand one another. Santa & Andres delivers a thoughtful, relevant rumination on the notions of hatred and tolerance.
Miami Film Festival
BEST PERFORMANCE: $5,000 PRIZE (shared) – LOLA AMORES and EDUARDO MARTINEZ for Santa & Andres (CUBA/FRANCE/COLOMBIA)
Official Selection: Chicago International Film Festival, Miami Film Festival & Toronto International Film Festival