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La vida es silbar (1998)

Género : Drama

Tiempo de ejecución : 1H 46M

Director : Fernando Pérez

Sinopsis

Bebé, una muchacha de 18 años, es feliz y no entiende por qué los demás no lo son. Ella relata las historias de Mariana, Julia y Elpidio, tres personajes que no son felices en La Habana de este fin de siglo. Mariana es una joven bailarina que por conseguir el papel de Giselle promete a Dios no acostarse con ningún hombre. La pasión de Julia es hacer el bien a los demás y los animales hasta que un día comienza a padecer extraños desmayos. Elpidio es un joven mulato músico que fue abandonado por su madre y se pregunta por el futuro de Cuba.

Actores

José Andrade
José Andrade
Maudelet Badia
Maudelet Badia
Elena Bolaños
Elena Bolaños

Tripulaciones

Fernando Pérez
Fernando Pérez
Director

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