In 1975 Cuba, the introduction of The Family Code mandated that household chores and childcare be shared equally. This cultural shift sparks a domestic crisis for Teresa, who takes on additional responsibilities as a factory union delegate, while her husband resents her growing absence and accuses her of neglecting their family. Controversial upon its release but now regarded as a classic of Cuban cinema, Pastor Vega’s thought-provoking drama portrays the Revolution as an ongoing battle against deeply ingrained social norms.

Please note that due to the film’s age and rarity, the quality may not match modern standards. However, this is the last surviving version and a rare chance to experience an essential piece of 1970s Cuban cinema.

Screen Cuba: Films to Change the World is a collaborative project of the charity Music Fund for Cuba, the Cuba Solidarity Campaign, the Cuban Embassy in the UK and the Cuban Institute of Cinematographic Art and Industry (ICAIC).