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Sep

24

2026

Cuban cinema will feature prominently at the first edition of the London Latino Film Festival

London, 24 September 2026.— Cuban cinema will take centre stage at the first edition of the London Latino Film Festival (LoLaFF), to be held in London from 2 to 6 October 2026, with a programme dedicated to celebrating the diversity, richness and creative power of Latin American cinema.

Cuba’s contribution will be showcased both through key works from its film industry and through the presence of renowned Cuban artists, in an exhibition that will enable the British public to explore different eras, perspectives and forms of expression in the island’s filmmaking.

Aug

27

2026

Collaboration and solidarity in Glasgow to mark the centenary of Fidel

Ambassador Ismara Mercedes Vargas Walter visited Glasgow to mark the centenary of Fidel Castro’s birth and the 24th anniversary of the twinning of Glasgow and Havana.

Glasgow, 27 August 2026.—On Thursday 27 August, Ambassador Ismara Mercedes Vargas Walter organised a wide-ranging programme of events in Glasgow to mark the centenary of the birth of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz and the 24th anniversary of the twinning of Glasgow and Havana.

Jun

17

2026

Cuban cinema takes the UK’s big screens by storm

From Havana to London: a film industry that continues to captivate British audiences

London, 16 June. Cuban cinema is currently enjoying a period of growing visibility and recognition in the United Kingdom. Classics and iconic productions from the island are appearing with increasing frequency in prestigious British cinemas, universities and cultural venues, driven by festivals, specialised screenings and the commitment of artists and supporters of Cuba who recognise the universal value of a cinematic tradition inextricably linked to the nation’s history and culture.

Mar

18

2026

Screen Cuba 2026: 15–28 March, celebrating Cuban cinema in the UK.

London, 15 March 2026: — From 15 to 28 March 2026, London and other cities across the UK will host the **third edition of the Screen Cuba: Films to Change the World* festival, dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of Cuban cinema amongst the British public.

The opening ceremony took place at The Garden Cinema in London, attended by the Cuban Ambassador, Ismara Vargas Walter, who welcomed guests to this new edition of the festival.

Mar

30

2025

Screen Cuba 2025: a cinematic bridge between Cuba and the UK concludes.

The second edition of the Cuban film festival, Screen Cuba, came to a successful conclusion in London, highlighting the growing appreciation of the British public, especially among young people, for the island's cinema.

London dressed up from 16 to 29 March 2025 to host the second edition of Screen Cuba, the festival that celebrates the richness and diversity of Cuban cinema. In the capital, the screenings took place in two emblematic venues: The Garden Cinema and the Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA), which contributed to consolidating Screen Cuba as an interesting event on the London cultural billboard. The cities of Aberystwyth, Pontypridd, Oxford and Nottingham also hosted presentations.

Mar

14

2025

Screen Cuba 2025: A window on Cuban cinema in the UK

The second edition of the Screen Cuba festival will be held from 16-29 March 2025 in the UK, extending its reach to more cities and prestigious cinemas in London. With a diverse selection of films, from classics to recent productions, the event aims to promote Cuban cinema and generate a space for cultural exchange.

Nov

12

2024

Screen Cuba 2025: Cuban Cinema Returns to the United Kingdom

London, Nov 18 (Prensa Latina) A new edition of the film festival Screen Cuba: Films to Change the World is in the works in the United Kingdom and promises to showcase part of the Caribbean island’s extensive cinematographic production.

The event will screen films that are part of the best of Cuban cinema from the 1960s to date, according to Cuban diplomatic sources.

Jun

11

2019

Cuba is present at the Sydney Film Festival

Canberra, June 10, 2010. From June 5 to 16, more than 250 cinematographic works including films, shorts films and documentaries will be presented at the Film Festival of the Australian city of Sydney.