May 9 – 12, 2024 | Pérez Art Museum Miami & Koubek Center | Miami, FL ✦

ANA Y LA DISTANCIA (ANA AND THE DISTANCE)

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Synopsis

Ana y la Distancia tells the story of a Cuban mother, exiled in Miami, as she anxiously waits for her son who, after the anti-government protests that occurred in Cuba in July 2021, decided to cross borders to reunite with her in the United States.

*This film is a world premiere.

 

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About the Director

Hansel Porras Garcia (b. 1994) is a queer Cuban-born, artist and filmmaker, based in Miami. His works explore the Hispanic multiculturalism of Miami, focusing on the Cuban diaspora, and examining themes such as immigration, family, and identity.

His micro-budget debut feature film “Febrero”, funded by Oolite Arts, won the Knight Made in Miami Award at the Miami Film Festival.

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