There where no Hollywood stars or attendant paparazzi. Hype, glamorous red carpet photo shoots and posh after-parties were also nowhere to be seen at the 5th International Cine Pobre Festival in the eastern Cuban town of Gibara this past April. But don't take Cine “Pobre" too literally: while even many Cubans may struggle to find this picturesque fishing village on a map, the International Low-Budget Film Festival has managed to carve out a niche for itself as one of the most interesting and authentic events on the independent/alternative film circuit. |
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| Full article in 2008/9 edition of Cuba Absolutely |
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