"79 primaveras" or "79 Springs" is a Cuban 25-minute movie that includes Spanish and Vietnamese language, so you will probably need subtitles if you decide to watch it, even if it is just text messages and there is no narration in here. It is an award-winning (not only Leipzig this time) black-and-white film from 1969, so it will soon have its 50th anniversary.The writer and director is Santiago Álvarez and this one here is among his most known works. I still would not say that it is his best. From what I have seen the best is clearly "Now", maybe also his most famous from 4 years before this one. I did not really enjoy the watch here. I can see the film's political relevance as it is a prime example of propaganda from the 1960s, the years of the Cold War, but beyond that I felt that it has very little too offer. There is no plot, the scenes all feel very random and we also don't really learn anything new here about the Cold War. That's why I give it a thumbs-down. Not recommended.
Review of 79 primaveras
