The International Festival of New Latin American Cinema and the Hotel Nacional de Cuba have announced a special screening of the Cuban feature film Vestido de novia, directed by Marilyn Solaya in 2014. The event will take place on May 28 at 5:00 p.m. in the Salón Vedado.

According to details shared by the Festival on its official Facebook profile, the screening is organized within the framework of activities for the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, with a specific emphasis on promoting respect and confronting violence.

Solaya’s directorial debut garnered numerous awards and nominations at various international festivals, establishing itself as a benchmark of contemporary Cuban cinema.

The film addresses gender identity, sexual diversity, and discrimination within Cuban society during the 1990s. It follows the story of Rosa Elena, a transgender woman who faces deep-seated prejudices while striving to maintain her family life alongside her husband, Ernesto.

By exposing the tensions between love, freedom, and acceptance, the film serves as a significant cultural contribution to ongoing reflections surrounding inclusion and individual rights.