Cuba, a People Armed (1961)

6.0/10 35 min Documentary

Overview

Shot in Cuba in 1961, this documentary follows a volunteer militia brigade organized in defense of the Cuban Revolution. Joris Ivens and his crew observe military training, daily life, and collective discipline among civilian volunteers. The film emphasizes popular mobilization as a defining feature of the revolutionary state.

Cast

Serge Reggiani

Narrator

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