Culture

National Film Award Laureate and founder of the Cuban Film Institute –ICAIC-, José Massip, passed away in Havana over the weekend at the age of 88.»

“There is no doubt, the drawings are Fernandez Morera’s”, said Sancti Spiritus plastic art expert, Paula Betancourt Leon, after analyzing the pictures found by Carlos Alberto Puga hidden behind two framed paintings in his home living room. The portraits of a mature man, and a nearly-40-year-old lady were discovered by chance, while restoration works were being carried out around the »

President Rafael Correa will attend the Internacional Book Fair of Havana, Cuba (FIL), to run from february 13 to the 23, to present his book “From Banana Republic to No Republic.”»

Nicolas Dorr and Gerardo Fulleda were presented the National Theater Award for 2014 at a ceremony in Havana’s Bertolt Brecht Cultural Center on the occasion of Cuban Theater Day.»

Sticked to its own traditions, Trinidad features sites that allow visitors go back centuries. But not only its architectural values are worth noting; the village also has an outstanding intangible cultural heritage.»

The Ministry of Heritage and Culture of Ecuador confirmed that at least 23 local authors will attend the 23rd International Book Fair of Havana (FIL), during which Ecuador is a guest of honor.»

Cuban musicians César “Puppy” Pedroso and Adriano Rodriguez deserved the 2013 National Music Award, given on this occasion to two outstanding figures in this area, it was learned here today.»

Visiting Ruben Martinez Villena Provincial Library is a pleasant experience»

Cuban actor Reynaldo Miravalles received the Coral of Honor at the 35th International Festival of the New Latin American Cinema, which granted its prizes on Sunday during its closing session.»

Recent productions of German, Czech, Polish, South Korean and Caribbean cinematography will be shown in parallel screenings in the coming days as part of the 35th International Festival of New Latin American Cinema in Havana.»