National Film Award, Cuba's gift to the legacy of the pioneers

According to the organization's president, Alexis Triana, the show will take place in an open concert and with a program that includes, among other proposals, a concert by the Amadeo Roldan Conservatory Symphony Orchestra, whose musicians will perform pieces inspired by the soundtrack. From Cuban films.

The director said that it would be nice to see these young people playing parts of films that made the history of Cuban cinema on their musical instruments.

The Alejo Carpentier Medal will also be awarded at the ceremony, an award reserved for Cuban citizens in recognition of the relevant merits they have achieved for their contributions to culture.

In addition, the 65-year Icaic commemorative seal will be awarded to workers who, from different regions, have dedicated part of their lives to the 7th Art so far.

This is the first time that we will publish the list of nominees for the award, in recognition of the Chairman of Icaic.

The call concluded with 18 nominees for the biggest award in Cuban cinema. Nearly 60 film institutions and centers from all over the country participated, and the National Awards are the nominating capacity with which they are recognized for years of creative contribution to the sector. in the country.

“I think it will be very illustrative given the tribute to these 65 years of the Institute,” concluded Triana. “The jury will meet on Saturday afternoon at the emblematic Hotel Nacional de Cuba.”

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