Edition 24: 1–9 August, 2025

GJIRAFAVIDEO VR EXPERIENCE

A HISTORY OF CUBAN DANCE VR

United States
2016 — 6' / Color

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Synopsis

Organic, spontaneous, sexy dances progress chronologically through Afro-Cuban Santería rumba, mambo, cha-cha-chá, salsa, breakdancing, and reggaeton, with optional audio tracks reflecting the broader story of Cuban history as revealed in the moves. Palpable and transporting, this live-action virtual reality documentary was filmed on location in Cuba and features Ballet de la Televisión Cubana.

Director Biography

Lucy Walker is an Emmy-winning British film director who has twice been nominated for an Academy Award and is renowned for creating riveting, character-driven nonfiction that delivers emotionally and narratively. The Hollywood Reporter has called her “the new Errol Morris” and Variety has praised her unique ability to connect with audiences.

Director

Lucy Walker

Producer

Producciones De La

Vrse.works

Cinematographer

Juan Carlos Zaldívar

Julian Cautherley

Lucas Gath

Lucy Walker

Editor

Dan Oberle

John Carner

Luis Lopez

Contact

Pulse
Kira Carstensen
[email protected]