Plot: Habana Blues is a 2005 Spanish and Cuban film by Benito Zambrano, which tells the story of two young musicians in Cuba. The film revolves around their music and contains criticism of problems in Cuba such as poverty, art versus commerce, nationalism versus globalism, and communism versus capitalism.

Why See It: A rich look at the vibrant nightlife and music that make Havana’s heart beat, as well as a realistic look at the problems that Cubans face everyday.

Cast: Alberto Yoel, Roberto Sanmartín, Yailene Sierra