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Film “Anonymous Neurotic” competes at the Malaga Film Festival

The Cuban Institute of Cinematographic Art and Industry (ICAIC). Announced this Tuesday the inclusion of the film “Anonymous Neurotic” (2025), by producers Jorge Perugorría and Mirta Ibarra. In the Malaga Film Festival in Spain.

“It’s difficult to be among the 10 Latin American films in the official competition in Malaga. For us, it’s a source of joy to be representing Cuba,” Perugorría acknowledged at a press conference.

In the official competition section of the Spanish festival, 12 Spanish and 10 Latin American films were selected.

With a screenplay by Perugorría himself along with the renowned Cuban actress Mirta Ibarra. Author of the play of the same name and star of the film. The camera follows the story of Iluminada, the usherette at the neighborhood movie theater Cuba, which the authorities intend to close.

Mirta Ibarra, winner of the 2025 National Film Award, stated in the Héctor García Mesa Hall. At the Cuban Institute of Cinematographic Art and Industry (ICAIC). That this is one of the most important film festivals in Latin America.

“Here, the film has been very successful, but because it has such distinctly Cuban elements. We were concerned that a European audience wouldn’t connect with the jokes and aspects of the film,” Ibarra revealed.

In an exclusive interview with Prensa Latina during the film’s premiere at the 46th Havana International Film Festival. Ibarra, whose distinguished filmography includes titles such as Adorable Lies (1991) and Strawberry and Chocolate (1993). He explained that the film addresses two fundamental themes: the mistreatment of women and the importance of cinema as a venue.

The 29th edition of the Málaga Film Festival will take place from March 6th to 15th of this year. Featuring screenings of 263 films across all its sections and categories. As announced by the International Festival of New Latin American Cinema in the days prior.

With information from Prensa Latina

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