The Cuban Institute of Cinematographic Art and Industry (ICAIC) hosted a gathering today to highlight the artistic and human merit of the film Calle 232, directed by the renowned filmmaker Rudy Mora.

The production, which honors the essential role of the caregiver, was awarded the "Rosa de Acero" (Steel Rose) by the Cabildo Quisicuaba Sociocultural Project. This distinction was one of the collateral prizes presented last December during the 46th International Festival of New Latin American Cinema.

The meeting, described as an evocation of talent and sensitivity, featured the Cuban director alongside Enrique Alemán, president of Cabildo Quisicuaba, and Alexis Triana, president of ICAIC, among other professionals and members of both institutions. "Watching your film brought us back to what we do and how we do it, and the importance of the utility of virtue," expressed Alemán, who discussed the mission of his project, founded on October 12, 1939, with a focus on community outreach across the country.

The institution manages 34 humanitarian projects with social recognition and multilateral ties, he added. Furthermore, its Assisted Living Center in San Antonio de los Baños, southwest of Havana, houses the largest palliative care ward in Cuba.

Alemán emphasized the profound work of the caregiver: "the one who alleviates pain, anguish, and anxiety, and above all, loneliness and abandonment."

"Solidarity belongs to men of goodwill; that is why we recognize so strongly what the film reflects, because it is part of the work of our social reintegration program for those living on the streets," he assured. "It is an experience shared by all of us, and we have created nothing new other than multiplying love—the fundamental ingredient of our work."

Alemán further asserted that this spirit is "the love taught to us by Martí and Fidel, which resides in the political will to continue the national project." He explained that their daily efforts strive to ensure that those forgotten by their own families become part of this "beloved homeland."

Mora expressed his gratitude for the recognition and lamented that the film's theme, despite being a vital reality, is not frequently addressed.

The tribute concluded as a "beautiful and familial act," honoring a production that sensitively tackles the role of those who care for others, often from a place of deep humility and nobility.