Cuba - nostalgia and change | DW Documentary

[@অজানাকেজানুন-ষ২ঙ]

"There is no Violence; You can go anywhere at any time" the best words to describe a country.

[@lukassssi]

actually, its not like that. with tourism came troubles. try nightbuses

[@mcdonalds1499]

Lol such a silly shallow statement. Do your research!

[@BronzeSista]

Until you have ,,"The Haves and the have-nots.

[@manjelos]

@@lukassssi Really, did not know that. What can happen, to get robbed or else?

[@lauraaguiar5598]

I am cuban. It is an over simplification of the reality. Compare to other latin american countries it is safe, but it doesn't mean you can't get robbed and attacked, specially at night and if you are in the wrong place. And there is more violence, specially tape in the countryside. Again, lower than other places but it does exist.

[@joea3235]

As 1st generation Cuban-American all I can say is this documentary was emotional on many levels.

[@footballsden5039]

I’m from Africa and this guys way of living is similar to ours; their music instruments, their music, their way of worship etc... wow I can feel the African influence in the

[@FlyingNazgul-wm1dv]

Cuba is nothing like Africa

[@nayaraalmeida6562]

Latin America have so much influence of African culture, I love it

[@nayaraalmeida6562]

I'm from Brazil, our songs and cultures expressions are so beautiful and have a lot of influences of Africa

[@romella_karmey]

Cuz their ancestor came from Africa lol

[@TheAlmightyClipse]

Yeah you don't say!!!! Ever think about where the black ppl of Cuba came from!!!?? 😂

[@terrylovesenegal]

I have never been to Cuba but I respect and adore this country. Bravo Cubans, you have survived and thrived so magically, artistically, safely and amazingly, despite of or possibly because of US sanctions. You are an example, community based and even if tough to tie ends, you are truly an example.

[@psilvakimo]

Explain why so many Cubans fled from Castro. Why don't you go there to live.

[@rorlandiable]

Thank you DW ! Your documentaries are great and so insightful. It is impressive that being a German media you go through the trouble of translating your work in English, and I am so appreciative of that, keep up the good work! 😘

[@DWDocumentary]

Thank you for your comment, we appreciate it

[@gustavoemannueldeangolasil243]

I like of Channel Talk of holocaust social did by soviet union of stalin.

[@bradywood459]

I miss this country more than any thing in the world. I long to go back every day 😭😭🇨🇺🇨🇺

[@nataliatsiova6276]

I love this country! I misse Santiago de Cuba.......

[@juj5545]

Me too 😭

[@bj77755]

@Berg Djelderian don't be nasty, all USA people are not the same. Please don't generalize an entire group of people 😉

[@lesterine77]

What stops you from going back?

[@rickyduot7686]

Love Cuba.... Beautiful people- You can't be only happy with money...Life, Respect and Culture means more

[@eb9172]

Dude there ain't no food there man. They ain't happy, theres no freedom

[@uarestrong76]

@@eb9172 Cubans in Havana produce 80% of their vegetables just from their urban farms so calm down

[@eb9172]

@@uarestrong76 That's a fat lie! They have no meat over there. Like what are you defending? Not Cubans, cause they are suffering

[@romella_karmey]

@@eb9172 then tell me why there are rich people but still are depressed and suicidal?! In my country poor people are happier than the upperclass ones. They are humble and contented. They can get food without paying any cent. Just farm in their backyard or forage food in the forest.. Money is almost non existent but they are happy. Your mindset is BS

[@romella_karmey]

@@eb9172 well vegetable is a lot healthier than meat so they are good. At least they don't die from cheeseburger overdose just like the fatties in USA

[@gmarie598]

I feel so lucky that I was able to experience Cuba! Such a beautiful country with beautiful people. I loved everything about it!

[@johnmiller7453]

OK , I'm envious of the Cuban's life. They may be poor due to the US but it's safe for men and women on the streets and the people are cheerful. (I know they are not a free people but I frankly don't feel very free here.) It's been a long time since it was like that here. I"d give up all my worldly goods for a simple life with good people. Those days are gone for good here. We failed ourselves out of ignorance and greed. Now the debt has come due.

[@jeanettecuba]

john miller no you don’t try going over there.

[@shauncameron8390]

Are you willing to give up your freedom too?

[@chillycharles910]

I've been there multiple times, they are as free as we are in the US. The policia are not indiscriminately killing black men there and people aren't sending pipe bombs or shooting up churches or schools or gays.

[@johnmiller7453]

@@jeanettecuba I"m not. I'm an old and dying hippie. My days of adventure, music and dance are pretty much a thing of the past. But I had them. I danced and I stayed out of the career trap in this country. My spirit is much like the Cuban spirit which does not fit well with religious fanatics and uptight straights as we used to say in the 60s.

[@johnmiller7453]

@@shauncameron8390 What freedom are you referring to exactly? I'm not saying they are free. I'm saying they are in many ways better off then what we preach as freedom and how we live in my country. I've lived here 66 years. I've watched our freedoms erode until they are basically a myth now. Most people here almost never smile at someone they don't know and they are uptight and stressed out and angry or depressed. You believe whatever helps you sleep.

[@loyalcitizenofzamunda7894]

Afro Cuban music is undoubtedly one of the best. Can't get enough of this stuff even though my Spanish is sketchy at best. I definitely have to visit Cuba sometime.

[@chrisbennett606]

Loyal Citizen Of Zamunda agreed

[@ndosigwelem]

Thanks DW your documentaries are stupendously put together and is very educative even though I leave here in England, I am of African origin Cuba is pure and virgin from what have shown us, I wish to be their one day.

[@theaustinsarema5817]

I would love to visit Cuba. Particularly during the lockdown (day 41) my body stuck at home and my mind running wild. Thank you for this beautiful documentary. #stayhome #staysafe

[@steve94044]

Cuba is one of the few countries left on Short Wave Radio. Their English language broadcast can be heard in the evenings in the US. Tune in and listen to the news and music live from Havana. They also stream Radio Havana on the internet.

[@Navroze]

My dream is to travel to Cuba. I studied cinema in India in the 1960s and saw a Cuban film LUCIA.. its still in my mind,,,, and the music is the calling..

[@germaalem4213]

Woaowow.lord have mercy on me. I cried I laughed and I love as if Cuba is my country. Cuba got.the city and.the country. Music dance Ram coffee beautiful peaceful people. what a country. Its magic. No words describe Cuba. Great documentary I have never seen in my life. Thanks. Some.day i want to see Cuba. In 1936 the Cuban man came to help Ethiopia fighting the Fasist Italian army. He became lieutenant. His name.was black lion There's a book in Spanish also translated in Ethiopia language. Thanks black lion for your sacrifices.

[@57113]

Another great doc on the progression of the Cubans. I visited the country as a Canadian while Fidel was still in power. It was alot stricter. The cuban people are so warm and friendly, I loved them. Canadians were their biggest tourist population. Snowbirds would go and stay in Cuba for the winter. And the Musica was amazing. It's so unique, it's impossible to sit still when hearing it. The docs I've seen on Cuba available were so sad and downhearted to watch. So glad DW you get everywhere & so happy to see progress in Cuba. I have never forgotten the lovely, warm people I met there or the beautiful beaches. Thanks so much for this documentary. Canadians still visit Cuba and I will always have fond memories of my time with these happy, cheerful, wonderful people.❤😅

[@victormena4147]

Sad but beautiful at the same time. The pure soul of a country.

[@angelicamimosa]

I ❤️ Havana! It’s the most vibrant city I have ever visited! It’s safe and everyone is very friendly! The beauty is there are no guns,drugs,mobile phones everywhere like in the USA!

[@jasoncorley5703]

Many Cubans in Cuba, and here, explicitly say, "Cuba no es el paraiso sino no es el infierno.". As one Cuban cartoonist put it, the U.S media presents only a thorny image of Cuba, while Cuban govt media presents a rosy picture. The reality of Cuba, nevertheless, is the ENTIRE ROSE - the thorn, the stem, and the flower.

[@michaelntambi816]

Because of this documentary, I am visiting Cuba 🇨🇺

[@Mathilda5xp]

Gosh, I would love to visit Cuba. It is clean and beautiful. The people look so friendly.

[@RamonRodriguez-hq7vn]

I was born in Cuba, lived in Havana vieja for a couple of years. My family left back in July 1968, I was really young no older than four years old. I don't have any strong memories of my life in Cuba, only small scattered memories when I was an infant. I would really like to see the U.S. government lift the embargo, and Cuba opening up. Cuba needs to change through evolution, not revolution.

[@DWDocumentary]

Hi @Ramon Rodriguez, thanks for watching and sharing your story and thoughts on this topic.

[@Secular-Serenity]

We just returned from Cuba. We saw behind the scenes living conditions until I couldn’t take it any longer. It’s so sad how they are living, etc.

[@eb9172]

@ugali nilotic seems like it's the truth. You dont know jack shit

[@job9639]

I am so glad you mentioned this as I think many people think it’s utopia. I think it’s sad behind the scenes. I will watch this documentary later , I just discovered it

[@mercy2409]

@@job9639 We are weak and dumb people, we have been downgraded to animals by a thief dynasty and haven't been able to just unite ourselves and FIGHT BACK with full strength, willing to die for the future. Our homeland 62 years humiliated... We need to stop this already. The entire world will change for good at the incoming fall of the dictatorship, these guys hide so many BIG LIES... There was never any utopia, just communist propaganda. Prohibido Olvidar.

[@whatabouttheearth]

End the embargo and watch them thrive On the US Government website of the 'Office of the Historian of the United States' is Secretary of State Memorandum 499 which states that the intention of the embargo of Cuba was to harm the Cuban economy in order to: "decrease monetary and real wages, to BRING ABOUT HUNGER, desperation and overthrow of government"

[@whatabouttheearth]

End the embargo and watch them thrive On the US Government website of the 'Office of the Historian of the United States' is Secretary of State Memorandum 499 which states that the intention of the embargo of Cuba was to harm the Cuban economy in order to: "decrease monetary and real wages, to BRING ABOUT HUNGER, desperation and overthrow of government"

[@BlackRootsAcademyOfSoul]

A visit to Cuba is on my bucket list! 👊🏿♥️ Most definitely to Santiago, an Afro centric city I'm only getting to learn about, after watching this documentary. I'm not sure opening up to the US is such a idea. Pandora's box.

[@gustavoemannueldeangolasil243]

Where not go to live there ?Not have an support and not have freedom think.

[@motherofsolomon6619]

I pray that "opening up" doesn't screw them up. Western "civilization" chews up melanated cultures and then spits them out. Fidel was a wise man in how he dealt with America. I was stationed at GTMO in the 80's. I pray I can one day visit the real Cuba. I remember it's beautiful water and stunning night skies!

[@braxtonshrianandan2438]

You need to just MOVE there ..You are young and have skills to put to work ,.!

[@whatabouttheearth]

There economy thrived with Obama loosened the blockade, then during Trump the intelligence agencies created "Havana syndrome" as an excuse to not only increase the embargo but intensify it A LOT, and Trump started blocking Venezuela oil shipments to Cuba further harming the economy. It is the embargo and economic war the US is waging that is harming the people the most

[@whatabouttheearth]

There economy thrived with Obama loosened the blockade, then during Trump the intelligence agencies created "Havana syndrome" as an excuse to not only increase the embargo but intensify it A LOT, and Trump started blocking Venezuela oil shipments to Cuba further harming the economy. It is the embargo and economic war the US is waging that is harming the people the most

[@222222e]

I can't lie Cuba is beautiful. This video makes me want to go to Cuba ASAP. I would go but my Spanish is horrible.

[@marcomarkproductions]

take time to learn then

[@acajudi100]

222222e Your Spanish will be better being there.

[@maximepreval-ducolombier2791]

people speak english over there also since the country relies a lot on tourism

[@TechTrove22000]

Because China is a huge market US cannot afford to miss.

[@LLFRA]

wrong comment mate @myvirtualworld

[@saxman3336]

It’s unfortunate that when modern life is introduced, violence comes with it, I wish Cuba remains like it is, but reality says different.

[@robertreeves7675]

Type Guy

[@aleempervaiz8789]

Seth Dantzie: Wherever capitalism will go the crimes will also travel side by side.

[@mayito714]

It's easy to want another's country to suffer in poverty under communism when you live in a rich abundant capitalist country.

[@Speedster189]

@@mayito714 nobody told the Cubans not to rise up and revolutionize. They were too weak so this is why they still like the sheep that they are. Even Fidel was able to claim he was freeing Cuba which earned him support, the second he got a taste of money and power he tightened his grip

[@manjelos]

Well, when get open, there is bunch of dushbags waiting in Miami, exil Cubans who can probably buy half Cuba, sad but true

[@edwardprice140]

Todo mi amor al pueblo de Cuba.

[@mostafamoghaddam8012]

I love the country and the people of Cuba and respect all Cuban

[@yolandacomito]

Proud italo-cuban 🇮🇹🇨🇺

[@user-zx5kq6hs9d]

Thank you for this DW Documentary, i loved it. One day i would love to go and visit Cuba! 🙏🤗☮️

[@ataturk277]

Don't go somewhere else

[@DesiLifestylePk]

I'm a big fan of Cuba ... I mean, I want to visit Cuba but believe me after watching this video, I've become more passionate to have a visit to Cuba!

[@stevieboi35]

The most interesting place that i've ever been. so much culture and history.The most friendly and beautiful people. cost wise it's very cheap as well. I hope to visit very soon again..

[@noorasl18]

Oh, you should move there if you like that much, then you will tell me if you still love the country

[@wanglei91]

@@noorasl18 yes, it is a good place to live. As a Chinese I can confirm this!

[@palashranjanbhaumick5583]

Awesome! I'm sure you have much bigger footage. Even if you've done it unedited people will watch it! Excellent script, visual treatment, music and voice over. Perfect. Very informative and balanced views. Cuba draws huge interest till today. As a photographer my dream is to visit Cuba to learn about everything there, document their society, people and their history. Magnificent documentary DW. Thanks to your dedicated team. Salute.

[@michaelvincent121]

This was a really great documentry, thank you for some unique content. Got a real kick out of the 50's era censorship at the end during the gallery sequence.

[@omegaman4153]

14.25. In the "Former homes of Havana's wealthy families" And how did they obtain that wealth? A question typically ignored or lied about.

[@petroniaskho]

Castro stole the houses from those families.

[@robertreeves7675]

Look Good 4 U

[@seadog915]

@Berg Djelderian It was either that or keep the entire island! Like many of the U.S. Allies did after the Spanish-American War.

[@Techemilio7]

@Al Person in my family's case it was through generations of hard work owning a local town pharmacy for over 100 years in my mothers side and in my fathers side 4 generations of doctors. What are you trying to imply? Castro stole it all and we still made a good life in USA. How about this, all those "rich" families who had everything stolen from them by Castro did pretty good in USA and are over 90% successful what do you say about that? Who in USA did they oppress? We got "rich" through hard work that is why regardless of our status we persevered. This is why Cubans today continue to live in the houses we built because our hard work still shines to this day nothing they can make can replace it. Communists are lazy scumbags. The town my great grandfather was in was so poor that he was the only doctor in the town, sometimes people would pay him with apples and he would accept it. Again, what are you trying to imply? I conclude with this: Castro kicked the rich out of Cuba yet the poor in Cuba today are poorer today then before while Castro got rich and so did his family yet the bad guys are the capitalists who helped build the infrastructure that remains today.

[@ccie4101]

@Berg Djelderian You're lying, Fidel Castro was a hardcore commie just like Mao, Ho Chi Minh, Kim il-Sung, Pol Pot, etc.

[@katygomez8620]

I feel like every Cuban has the voice to sing like my grandpa 😍😩

[@ivansito6976]

❤️❤️❤️

[@RichieRocks1]

The Cuban passion and drive and their uncanny abilities to adapt as in the toyota motor transplanted into the cadillac, never fails to amaze me!! I find cuban musicians to be the best from the caribbean especially tbeir horn & pucussion players!! To think of 3 generations of that percussionits' family deeply entrenched in music is astounding. I can't even get my own sons to take interests in it farless for 3 generations and more. So many facinating aspects about Cuba, besides a crippled economy, who in their right mind wouldn't wish to live there? This far from the hayday of markist revolutionary ideals, isn't it high time the US intercede lifting their foolish trade embargo? What has it actually gained America these last 50 years or more? I started following to DW channel last month and really appreciate the lengths you have gone to, to produce this fabulous Cuban insight documentary. Fantastic job!!

[@DWDocumentary]

Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts! We're glad you enjoyed the film. :-)

[@jamesbinns8528]

Obama did open the US to Cuba, and I thought ended the embargo. Trump reversed whatever Obama did.

[@lesterine77]

Are you suggesting its America's fault that Cuba is in this predicament? Bc it's not. They had it all. America was fully invested. They didn't want it. I'm so confused by your belief. It is not America's job to support anyone. America isn't obligated to any country (except Japan, and that's military). If america doesn't way to do business with cuba, or any other country, that is ok. Bc that is their right. America doesn't have to trade with cuba. America doesn't have to trade with anyone. I'm not sure why this isn't taught in school, but it's common sense. What has America gained? Nothing. What has America lost with the trade embargo? Nothing. But no matter what its not on America to intercede, especially when cuba had the support and said they didn't want it.

[@hansolo7205]

Cuba has the most beautiful beaches and its people are hospitable. My 1st visit to the country was in 1994. It was very difficult for the country at that time but its has improved immensely.

[@Muguratiu]

A country without violence. Pack your bag, folks, we`re going to Cuba! I wonder what will happen when the internet and the tv will flood Cuba as it did to the countries of the Eastern Europe after 1989. Will it stay the same? Or the crime rate will grow? This looks like a good country to live in, even with those salaries.

[@LegendNinja41]

i doubt that it has something to do with Internet and TV. It's more about education and the values that kids get growing up from kindergarden, school and life in general, there is lot's of capitalistic countries which are pretty safe like Norway, Finland, Switzerland and Germany (where i live)

[@vg5157]

Mugur Mateiciuc who told you that ?

[@timrathcke1006]

very very safe country nothing ti be afraid of..and in the evning is there also police or militar in those streets,,i live i Dinamarca

[@sunshinejewel2952]

666 BRLN 999 media is very impactful

[@janparadowski4894]

@@LegendNinja41 Those capitalist countries have a decent amount of social welfare and social safety nates which is worth a mention. But yeah Scandinavia, Germany and Switzerland seem like the best nations to live in right now.

[@Oliveras1943]

To my brothers and sisters in Cuba. Best of health and wealth in the future. May the world benefit from the talent, intellect and invention of the Cuban people and that they be rewarded for it. From Rene in Harlem and New Jersey. Tibiri. Tabara.

[@marilenesaenz5830]

Te amo CUBA que povo otimisma, alegre, emocionou-me muito, um beijo🙏👍👏💖🌎💖

[@Davidlp70]

"it takes an hour to download one photo"... good lord! and we complain when our phones drop down to 3G

[@manjelos]

Well, in Germany somewhere outside is the same 😂 🤣

[@justdev8965]

Where "system" means "off-grid". Sounds good to me.

[@dorisgamble3384]

Thank god we love in america

[@dorisgamble3384]

Thank god we live in america.

[@steve94044]

I would love to visit Cuba before all the tourists from the US discover it’s beauty. With Southwest now booking flights to Havana it won’t be too long.

[@wanelly]

steve94044: then Trump happened and all that optimism was shut down.

[@psilvakimo]

@@wanelly Bull$hit! Cubans in FL voted for him in droves.

[@psilvakimo]

How many Americans do you see trying to escape to Cuba.

[@azn_tommy9746]

Our Spanish teacher made us watch this and this is very entertaining to watch

[@xavierbradford5528]

Very cool I think I know u lol

[@xavierbradford5528]

Yes I do

[@osuave7811]

"the formation of social classes in a society where everyone was supposed to be equal" Yep! Tends to happen when you introduce Capital Markets to a former planned economy. Once that happens, economic inequality tends to follow right behind. This is why Cuba has been trying to grow it's tourism market. It's future plans are to generate revenues by building a mixed economy that it can use to strengthen it's social safety nets to compensate for the adjustment brought about by the introduction of external markets. I have visited it few times, beautiful country and amazing people. Also, helps if you are a native Spanish speaker. You will get some of the best tours by the locals around! :)

[@romella_karmey]

But they don't like gays. I'd be lynched in public if men knew I am one lol

[@ANHTUAN_ART]

The friends who helped Vietnam most were the Soviet Union, Cuba and Iraq. Cuba is under embargo, so it is extremely difficult for them. Vietnam has also gone through a period of being embargoed by the US, so it is extremely miserable because of poverty. It's great when the friendship thinks that Vietnam - Cuba is still burning red. Admire the talent, great personality of F.Castro and CHE Guevara. Thank you Cuba for its great help to Vietnam during the war and the transfer of Covid vaccine technology to Vietnam. Hope Cuba quickly stands up strong and rich.

[@RaySmith79]

Every island America has gone too, nothing but worse comes out. Cuba is a great place, they just need the same opportunity without bowing to America

[@MrMacal1]

How come? Cuba IS IN AMERICA, the Caribean is part of AMERICAN CONTINENT.

[@VJBlues]

Go tell the Cubans ...

[@mosesmakumbi2428]

Renaldo Smith 100% correct. Cuba must maintain their socialist structure, to maintain the prevailing tranquility.

[@thomasoftorquemadamcdxx171]

*America 1507* *Cuba is part of Hispano-America*

[@lastmanstanding9781]

bug2bug yes it is a Caribbean island but is it in the American continent

[@balihang9839]

great documentary. happy, smiling people and the beauty seemed awesome. Cuba seems to be beautiful country with joyous people

[@HRaimov]

Cuba is heaven on Earth. Always loved this whole vibe Cuba and the Cubans have in particular. Would love to visit someday.

[@DulceMiel11]

Thank you :) You will receive a warm welcome! It's one of our strenghts our joy and friendliness. Blessings x

[@proveritate1205]

I don't know about the past, but right now, Cuba is closer to hell than heaven, to be honest. It could change though, if the people gets rid of the Communist Party and the Marxists overlords who have stolen and oppressed them, and who have destroyed the economy and the society and the values to a very high degree.

[@scheis123]

And now in 2022, much of that hope is gone. The people are getting poorer and poorer as everything rots around them and they can hardly afford food, if they can find it. Sad for a place and people who seem so warm.

[@Neigern]

You've missed dubbing/ translating to English at 13:07, it's in German!

[@DWDocumentary]

Thanks for pointing this out, we're sorry for the mistake. We hope it didn't cause too much inconvenience while watching. Here is the English translation (13:06-13:17): "You can only rent from private individuals. There are no more state apartments. Rents can cost up to a month's wages."

[@barbaracronin4164]

DW Documentary NP! EXCELLENT DOCUMENTARY TY

[@_yk9ch9hw5q]

The Cuban economy grew and improved the standard of living of Cubans since the beginning of the Republic in 1902, reaching, in per capita terms, seventeenth place in the world in 1955. Cuba became the first tropical country to stop being underdeveloped to become one with medium growth. However, in 1959 the Cuban economy deteriorated rapidly, reaching 90th place in 2018. This fall is considered an exceptional case in the world economic history of the last century. Only Syria and North Korea surpass Cuba in the enormous decline of their economies in that period.

[@ChrissyAnderton-FunkyJunky]

There is hope that Cuba will one day be the Country Che Guavara envisaged - freedom and no poverty.

[@Renould2010]

Cuba 🇨🇺 is Gorgeous, I would Love Visit Cuba 🇨🇺 Love From 🇭🇹, USA 🇺🇸, 🇬🇭, Argentina 🇦🇷, Nigeria 🇳🇬, Israel 🇮🇱, Love ❤️ Love ❤️.

[@simonparent4842]

At timecode 13:06 the voiceover suddenly reverts to German for a few seconds, lol. Hope this could be addressed. Cheers! Simon

[@globallytalking]

Amazing documentary. Thanks DW

[@peterhamlinhamlin8908]

Vas es das?

[@globe2555]

All the girls/women there are so beautiful. 41:47 Blurred paintings because of disclosed bodyparts, it is sad.

[@wanelly]

“You can travel anywhere at anytime without worrying that anything will happen to you” meanwhile in USA, kids can’t even play outside without adults supervision 🙈.

[@abstractfacts]

@@agfc6291 In September 2013, the incarceration rate of the United States of America was the highest in the world at 716 per 100,000 of the national population. While the United States represents about 4.4 percent of the world's population, it houses around 22 percent of the world's prisoners. In the previous decade, the United States also has a higher homicide rate per capita than Cuba, though Cuba wasn't far behind. You can probably expect less random violence in Cuba. They can probably attribute this to better healthcare than the U.S. Random or senseless violence from disturbed individuals is inherently a lot more frightening for the average person than other triggers or motivations.

[@jamesmorgan2064]

you have a choice . You can go to cuba if you want to feel safer. I would be willing to bet the cubans would sell a kidney to move to the USA. Communism does NOT work. Eventually everyone starves. Ask Venezuela

[@swastikbasu8972]

@@jamesmorgan2064 Cuba is poor because of the trade embargo and economic terrorism of the US. Communism gives an advanced and more egalitarian society, but for it to work economically, it needs collaboration, and hence has to destroy the imperialist system of United States of America and it's lapdogs like the flagbearers of this documentary. The battle was lost, but the war is unfinished. That will happen, eventually.

[@mcdonalds1499]

@@swastikbasu8972 lol you really need to research more dude.

[@cassiebelmont993]

Swastik Basu Thanks for speaking up against the brain washed capitalism=good communism=bad red scare mindset. Salutations from the USA!

[@ShangoDC]

May the Cuban Revolution live forever, and may they continue to find and chart their own economic and social path without interference from it's norther neighbors.

[@cvffgt881]

I am glad you wrote this, now you are on record and Trump is coming to you.

[@Logoned]

What an idiotic statement. Might as well say long live oppression, poverty and communism.

[@silverelite2558]

Find their path? Nobody in Cuba believes in the Communist system. The black market is the only thing keeping Cubans alive! They have their own underground capitalist system because their state left them with smaller and smaller rations. Underground prostitution is something completely normal there. Stop trying to relativize your hatred for your own political system with the misery in a different one.

[@fabiennefertiti3017]

The Cuban Revolution was a fallacy that was sold to the Cuban people, who was betrayed by their own leaders when they lied and established a Totalitarian Tyrannical Communist Regime instead of the Constitution of 1940 and the democratic system, as it was promised.

[@avinashghodke7782]

Excellent documentation .. I must watch it again

[@DWDocumentary]

Hi @Avinash Ghodke, Glad you liked it, thanks for watching! Feel free to check out our channel for more documentaries. Best, The DW Documentary Team

[@bayizdi]

I think the narrator is the "Golden Voice" :)

[@Juanfederico]

Exelentes reportaje. Muchas Gracias, vielen Dank!

[@nc732]

The young lady, percussionist, is absolutely beautiful.

[@ipacbarrie4297]

Cuba is beautiful and there women's much more beautiful

[@cottagegymfun]

Beautiful people. I'm looking forward to visiting

[@lionelsummers6962]

I'm loving Cuba, the, cars people, the woman, the, simple live style

[@shauncameron8390]

That state-imposed simple lifestyle?

[@avivxx]

Who is the artist of this long yellow painting? Anyone knows? Thanks for any help 😁

[@georginamcallum1324]

Thank cubans for making it good. I am an old Cuban.

[@HubasaFamily254]

I love Cuba 💞💓💕

[@gotcha4054]

A friend has been to 150 countries; his favorite is Cuba. Happy people, always laughing and dancing in the street or restaurant from out of the blue. Poor but peaceful.

[@antonioecosta9628]

Cuba, is magic, despite its history. A people, who are joyous 😊. 1i was there invited many years back, to look at art scenario. A wonderful experience for me, always.

[@t.r.evisualz8908]

Keep supporting our culture

[@Vissy0nt0p]

Id love to visit Cuba one day.

[@Kanal7Indonesia]

That paquete reminds me of my childhood when there was no internet 😂 gotta download em' all!

[@romella_karmey]

Me at the computer/internet cafe copy pasting games, downloading mp3 music and stuff lol

[@peeyushkmehta]

A good documentary . Cuba is a good country. If one has the time , one must go. People is Cuba are seem to be very tourist friendly, buildings don't matter where people are nice .

[@bobcash888]

America will not bring you anything good!! Cuba still have soul!!

[@zohaasmah8777]

Que nostalgia Ahh dios mio .ocho años en este pais 😊

[@vaibhavgadhari1177]

I like DW Documentaries..

[@georginamcallum1324]

I left cuba at 13 I am 70 now.

[@dkillerjoy]

Wow how people are very misinformed about Cuba... it’s not a haven at all. That’s just wow

[@simonmanley6257]

Where is heaven?

[@Peter-km4xd]

i love how they never show the slums of cuba

[@RonzigtheWizard]

I don't know because I've never been there bur maybe they don't show slums because there aren't any. The people are very poor but they are happy. Once America goes there all that will change.

[@eb9172]

@@RonzigtheWizard man they ain't happy. Ask The Ladies in White. There is no food and no freedom. There are no elections on Cuba.

[@juj5545]

The “slums” are shown I’ve been there Was in Havana for a month There are definitely some poor areas but it’s not as bad as the American propagandists try to make you believe. People are happy. People are poor and they want some amount of change, but America makes it out to be way different than it truly is. In addition, one of the reasons they have so much poverty and struggle is because America has embargos and blockades on their trade which devastates their economy. Just because American leaders have different views than Cuban leaders, they cause the Cuban people to struggle . It’s disgusting really.

[@bj77755]

Why do they say the blacks came there as Slaves! No they came there as AFRICANS, which they still are in Cuba, just like all the other ports AFRICANS got dropped off at. 😝

[@afroqbnoyque3512]

@@bj77755 👍👍👏👏👏👏

[@R.U.1.2.]

As a Canadian, we've maintained diplomatic relations all these years, and I can say they are happy, friendly, well-educated people, a different vacation spot for sure. I have gone back, along with many others for years and years. There will be detractors, of course, the word Communism worries many people, but I think it helps to separate the political from the social. It is recognized by most UN countries and is a safe, friendly spot for vacationing.

[@zochbuppet448]

Not really...Canada is two faced with Cuba. Canada has to support and tow the line with it nearest neighbor/ relative. Remember that the U.S and Canada first started NATO to block Russia and Communism. Canada has not helped Cuba at all , and the only thing they do is allow Canadians to visit and vacation in Cuba freely. It also allows Canadian businesses like Sunwing to work with the Cuban government in the tourism industry...that about it

[@waltervargas9733]

La vida alli es muy dulce en cuando al trato alegre del Cubano, la hermandad la .

[@virginiadouglas9449]

God bless Cuba

[@travelsis3669]

El Paquete...that's just brilliant. I hope to visit one day.

[@farahxtarek7560]

I wonder what parts of Cubas history contributed to how it is today

[@lizsharpe1031]

Viva Cuba🌍💙

[@cubananitabell8141]

Traduction is not always correct, they omit many phrases , don't know why but is a beautiful documentary .

[@etalentoutlook]

yes, tradition is not always correct.

[@AA-uf3bl]

Providing the wrong translation/interpretation and omitting phrases and parts of conversations shows how wicked is the imperialist propaganda against el socialismo!

[@ReDNaLzz]

its also annoying af, why not use subtitles

[@IslenoGutierrez]

eTalent Outlook She’s trying to say translation...”traduccion” in Spanish means translation ....she wrote with a French spelling as traduction...maybe she’s using a translator that translated wrongly into a French style...she is not taking about tradition, she’s trying to say the translation of the Spanish into English in the video is not completely word for word because they miss phrases/words.

[@boysmike]

Great

[@westsenkovec]

32:45 - Lord, we thank you for your gifts

[@praisekek8263]

Even the dog seems excited.

[@padmasalam5267]

West Senkovec Yes indeed! Thank GOD for his blessings on us. What more do we want GOD to do? GOD is good, GOD is great, let us thank him, because it is he who sustains us. Amen & Amen. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏!!!!!!!.

[@humbulanimulaudzi7185]

I see what u mean I love the gifts

[@romella_karmey]

Yah like that bunz, huh? Calm your nutz boysss

[@imhotep43210]

This documentary bring back my memories.I lived in communist Romania like în Hell. Try to imagine Cuba with 5 months winter and temperature of -25 Celsius.

[@bustherstankbag6432]

Other than the goverment not being a republic,little health care and opportunity to better there lives, Cuba is a beautiful country that I would love to visit before it changes,was good to see people happy,instead of their faces buried in a smart phone,they were smiling and interacting with others,rather than existing in a semi-comatose state like alot people are nowadays

[@vasilpapa_photography4624]

Lovely Cuba ❤️

[@romella_karmey]

You're handsome

[@esheeshe3839]

beautiful cubans and cuba

[@suncity2005]

Come back and comment after you have lived in Cuba for 20 years.

[@rogerbreyer4711]

Then why are ten percent of Americans on antidepressants?

[@joannaradacina2585]

@@rogerbreyer4711 ... ......because they are spoiled

[@steveboy7302]

@@joannaradacina2585 except when it comes to health care

[@andmo2020]

Because living here in the US is so great... working 50 hours a week just to make ends meet.

[@titonava541]

ProgM I have lived in the us for 20 years

[@davidcharnes9161]

Well those German journalists sure paint an optimistic picture of Cuba. I spent one month traveling around Cuba and I don’t feel so optimistic.

[@michaeltayeby6242]

Cuba will be messed up opening to USA. During my holiday to Cuba ,main think I noticed was ,how happy people were . I have travelled many places in the world, Cubans do enjoy themselves, they don't realise how lucky they are.

[@tushyranx5860]

Warm weather,warm beaches and warm people

[@eb9172]

No money, no food and no voice

[@coviddelusionb1172]

Love ❤️ Cuba prehistoric place The only place in the Caribbean that has dinosaurs still living in the mountains

[@Vyxia]

Does anyone know the song at the start? I've been looking for it everywhere but can't find it

[@jeze8346]

Café by Interactivo

[@Vyxia]

@@jeze8346 wOAH THANK YOU!!!

[@moonelf473]

step 1. get that horrible, grotesque person named trump out of the white house and into prison. step 2. help our cuban brothers & sisters to have everything they want & need if they would like our assistance. the embargo is twisted and not ok with very many of us..we are doing what we can to eliminate the problems caused by division, racism & hatred..please don't give up on us.👍👍

[@DYKTTATUOBLVD]

I wanna see the country be free. It really needs to be fixed