“In Cuba and specifically in Havana there's a sort of energy that turns every situation into something unexpected.” TurnsEnergySituationUnexpectedCubaHavanaSomething Unexpected Author:Fernando Perez
“Immigration and travel certainly don't mean the same thing everywhere. Here in Cuba, the big wall isn't just the fact that it's an island, but the fact that we need an exit permit in order to leave, and the letters of invitation in order to visit another country.” NeedsMeanCountryFactsBigsOrderWallLettersImmigrationIslandsPermitInvitationsCubaExit Author:Fernando Perez
“There was a time when emigration from Cuba was a definitive separation. There were no visits. In the '80s, '90s, it was incredibly difficult. I'm not the only one interested in this as a filmmaker - other Cuban filmmakers have dealt with it, too, because it's such a part of our reality.” RealityDifficultSeparationFilmmaker80sCubaCubanEmigration Author:Fernando Perez
“It's true that in Cuba there are double standards, there's opportunism, and there is a lack of freedom in some ways.” WayStandardsCubaDouble StandardOpportunism Author:Fernando Perez
“I don't think that the reality of Cuba is perfect, but it doesn't cleave to the negativity, either, with which some people see it.” PeopleThinkingRealityPerfectNegativityCuba Author:Fernando Perez
