P.M.

About This Movie

P.M. is a fascinating dive into the raw and gritty side of Havana just after the Bay of Pigs invasion. The film's cinéma vérité approach captures a vivid, unvarnished portrait of the city’s lumpenproletariat—those often overlooked in the grand narrative of revolution. Orlando Jiménez Leal’s direction gives you this almost voyeuristic access to waterfront bars and cafés, where the atmosphere is thick with the weight of political disillusionment. The pacing feels almost languid, like a slow stroll through the chaotic streets, punctuated by candid interactions that are both disarming and revealing. It’s not just a documentary; it’s a time capsule of a place and moment in flux, where the performances are gritty and real, reflecting a community grappling with change.

Unique cinéma vérité style offers raw honesty.Captures post-revolutionary Cuba's complex social fabric.Great for understanding the cultural impact of the era.