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Unfinished Spaces

Cuba’s National Art Schools, designed by three visionary architects in the early days of Castro’s Revolution, were hailed as bold, revolutionary works—before being abandoned and nearly forgotten. Commissioned by Fidel Castro and Che Guevara in 1961, the schools became vibrant cultural hubs. But as the political landscape shifted, construction was abruptly halted, and the architects were sidelined. Forty years later, an unexpected invitation from Castro brings the exiled architects back to Cuba to complete their dream. This film uncovers the untold story of a revolutionary architectural project, exploring its rise, fall, and rediscovery as a symbol of Cuba’s evolving identity.


English
Directors: Alysa Nahmias and Benjamin Murray