Sunday 15 November 2020
Film 11.30am-1.40pm
Discussion 1.40-3pm
Humberto Solás / 1982 / Spain / Drama / 2hr7min
Cecilia, a Cuban girl of mixed race in violent 19th-century Cuba, is raised by her mother and grandmother as a courtesan. Soon, pale-skinned Cecilia catches the eye of the estate owner’s son, Leonardo. Cecilia bows to Leonardo’s demands provided he agrees to shelter a wounded member of the resistance movement at his home. Leonardo’s wealthy father, Cándido de Gamboa, arranges the engagement of his son to a white girl of their own class. Cecilia tries to stop the wedding with tragic results.
Followed by a discussion from 1.40 – 3pm with Felix Flores Varona.
Felix is a Cuban PHD student at Stirling University and will have a discussion about the connection between the film (originally a novel) and Sir Walter Scott’s book ‘Waverley’ and the links between Scottish and Cuban literature. Booking details for this event coming soon.
This film is also available to watch from 10-15 November. To view the film during this time:
1/ Buy a Festival Pass here: https://hgfilmfest.muvi.com/en/user/register
2/ Go to the film page here: https://hgfilmfest.muvi.com/en/cecilia
Felix is a Cuban PHD student at Stirling University and will have a discussion about the connection between the film (originally a novel) and Sir Walter Scott’s book ‘Waverley’ and the links between Scottish and Cuban literature. Booking details for this event coming soon.
