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Fidel Castro is one of the last remaining representatives of 'old-fashioned' socialism. This former Jesuit has ruled the paradise island of Cuba for more than half a century; if Mother Nature allowed him, he would remain in power forever. What kind of person is hiding behind that figure who has an entire nation in its grip and has its enemies executed without mercy? How has he been able to hold sway for so long? And is Cuba a successful example of a socialist society or a pathetic anachronism? This special documentary tells the story of Cuba and Castro. Director Philip Selkirk discusses the old feud between 'El Commandante' and his arch enemies in America. We take a look at the daily life of the Cubans and see conversations with supporters and opponents of the revolution. Members of the Cuban government, Cuban citizens, dissidents and exiles talk about lives in which Castro always plays an indelible role. The unique basic material for the historical part of this documentary comes from the film archive of the Cuban State Council. Every centimeter of film about Gastro and the island is kept there. In this way, this documentary shows for the first time the entire modern history of Cuba, from the Batista regime before the revolution to the present day.
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