The Future of an Illusion
Director: Franco de Peña
The Future of an Illusion (1997) is a poetic, semi-documentary portrait of Havana on New Year’s Day, following seven characters whose lives intertwine amid the crumbling beauty of the city. An old widow, a young prostitute, a fallen aristocrat, a jobless couple, a weary coachman, a lonely child, and a wandering poet each face their own illusions of change, love, and escape. Through their stories, Franco de Peña crafts a lyrical meditation on hope and disappointment, where the promise of renewal fades into the quiet persistence of everyday survival.
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The Future of an Illusion (1996) is a documentary film. The film has not yet gathered many viewer ratings. The film runs 50min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
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The Future of an Illusion runs 50 minutes (50min).
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The Future of an Illusion was released in 1996.
