Fallen Gods

Movie in Spanish with English subtitles. Registration required. Synopsis Laura is an university professor who researches about the life of the legendary Alberto Yarini, the king of Cuban pimps in the early twentieth century. In her research, she meets Rosendo, feared pimp and holder of a garment that supposedly belonged to Yarini. To prove the authenticity of this fetish becomes an obsession for Laura that will push her deep into the complex reality of contemporary Havana. Fallen Gods was selected by Cuba as candidate for nomination to the 82nd Academy Awards. It received the Audience Award at the Festival of New Latin American Cinema of Havana.