To the West, in Zapata

Cuba2025documentary74'Marcel Łoziński Documentary Award

Landi and Mercedes are a married couple remaining in the marshlands of Zapata, the toughest area in Cuba. In the midst of a pandemic, shortages and social unrest, they must go to extreme lengths to provide for their son.

directed by
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David Bim

Filmmaker based in Havana, he is director of the FICCLAB feature film development programme at the International Film School of Cuba. Since 2017, he has been developing his debut feature ‘To the West, In Zapata’, which had its world premiere in the Official Selection of Visions du Réel 2025.

cinematography
David Bim
script
David Bim
editing
David Bim
production
Lia Rodriguez, David Bim
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