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Portrait of Teresa

Retrato de Teresa

1979

A Havana factory worker, mother of three, and dedicated union cultural organizer is stretched to her limit — and into open conflict with a husband who resents the time her ambitions take from home. A landmark Cuban drama about a woman's double burden.

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Part of 9 Essential Films from Cuba

This film is stop 5 of 9 in the hand-ranked native-cinema route through Cuba. See the complete ranking or read the selection methodology.

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