Unfinished Spaces

A moving and surprising film
I saw this film at its NYC premier more than a year ago, perhaps two. It has stuck with me since that first viewing and my husband and I still talk about it today. The imagery of fallen buildings work so hauntingly, a beautiful manifestations as the storyline of Cuba's campaign for liberation turns to something less savory. The interviews are enchanting and bring much flavor and joybyo the experience of this film. The shots of Fidel caught my eye as world history merging with Cuba's heart story needing to be told. So worth a watch, invite some friends over that will enjoy delving into good conversation afterward, it's sure to envoke.

Great
I searched to watch this movie because I love the architecture and the story is both inspiring and tragic. The research is impeccable and engaging and tells the story of how this campus came about and why it was never finished. The interviews with the key players are priceless and insightful. I really wish there was more information on the buildings themselves. All the info on the buildings themselves I read in articles from 50+ years ago.

Much of the movie is in subtitles.

Insightful movie! A must-see.
I had a chance to see a screening of this movie in NYC before the DVD was released...it is a fabulous movie! Well-researched and full of insightful interviews with the architects and many users of the space. I especially enjoyed the fact that some interviews were conducted in Spanish with English subtitles, while others were the reverse...I found myself getting so drawn into the film that I often didn't notice the transitions (and I'm not a Spanish-speaker)!

I highly recommend this film, whether you've been to Cuba or know nothing about the country. Either way you will surely learn a lot about a fascinating school, group of buildings, country, and its people.

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