The Future of an Illusion (1996)

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.

• Parental Guidance: PG-13
• Release Date: 1996-12-31
• Runtime: 0h 50min
• Production Country: Venezuela, Poland, Cuba
• Director: Franco de Peña