In Old Havana, Jorge de los Rios and his companions navigate the ruins of a once-luxurious hotel, now a shelter for the homeless, searching for lost treasures.
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In Old Havana, Jorge de los Rios and his companions navigate the ruins of a once-luxurious hotel, now a shelter for the homeless, searching for lost treasures.
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Jorge de los Rios, a retired clerk, lives in the decaying Hotel Nueva Isla in Old Havana. Once a luxury destination in the early twentieth century, the hotel was seized by the State after the Cuban Revolution and turned into a shelter for the homeless. Now in ruins, it is home to Jorge, his lover La Flaca, and Waldo, a young itinerant. They sift through the debris, searching for lost treasures amid the remnants of a once-grand establishment that symbolized their shattered dreams.
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Why Watch
- Meet Jorge de los Rios, a resident clinging to his past.
- See the transformation of a luxury hotel into a homeless shelter.
- Find out about the lives of those affected by the Cuban Revolution.
Did You Know
- Hotel Nueva Isla was a symbol of luxury in Old Havana in the early 20th century.
- After the Cuban Revolution, the hotel was seized by the State and turned into a shelter.
- Jorge de los Rios is one of the few remaining residents of the hotel.
- The film features a total runtime of 80 minutes.
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What happened to Hotel Nueva Isla after the Cuban Revolution?
After the Cuban Revolution, Hotel Nueva Isla was seized by the State and transformed into a shelter for the homeless.
Who is Jorge de los Rios?
Jorge de los Rios is a retired clerk and one of the few remaining residents of Hotel Nueva Isla.
What year was Hotel Nueva Isla built?
Hotel Nueva Isla was built in the early twentieth century.
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