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2025

EL SUEÑO DE TERESITA

Daniel Montero

Cuba | Documentary | 2025 | 23 min | WORLD PREMIERE

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 5:00:00 PM UTC

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Followed by Q&A with Yurema Perez

Part of a series with other shorts

FESTIVALS AND AWARDS

EL SUEÑO DE TERESITA

Teresita’s Dream follows Cuban scientist Teresita Rodríguez as she embarks on a deeply personal journey to find a treatment for her mother’s Alzheimer’s—alongside a team of women scientists. Set in Havana, the film explores innovation, resilience, and the challenges of advancing science under political constraints, offering a powerful reflection on hope and global health.

TERESITA'S DREAM

El sueño de Teresita sigue a la científica cubana Teresita Rodríguez en su búsqueda de un tratamiento para el Alzheimer de su madre, junto a un equipo de mujeres científicas. Ambientada en La Habana, la película explora la innovación, la resiliencia y los desafíos de hacer ciencia en un contexto político complejo, ofreciendo una reflexión sobre la esperanza y la salud global.

ABOUT THE DIRECTOR

Daniel Montero

Daniel Montero

Daniel Montero is a Cuban, U.S. based, filmmaker whose work explores social realities, resilience, and the intersection of science, politics, and everyday life. Through a grounded and observational approach, he crafts intimate narratives that highlight human ingenuity and the collective efforts that emerge in the face of adversity. Daniel is a co-winner of a One World Media Award and a Telly Award for his work on the documentary series The War on Cuba. Daniel Montero Pupo es un cineasta cubano, radicado en Estados Unidos, cuya obra explora las realidades sociales, la resiliencia y la intersección entre la ciencia, la política y la vida cotidiana. A través de una mirada cercana y observacional, construye relatos íntimos que resaltan el ingenio humano y los esfuerzos colectivos que surgen frente a la adversidad. Daniel es co-ganador de un Premio One World Media y de un Premio Telly por su trabajo en la serie documental “The War on Cuba”.
Daniel Montero

Daniel Montero

Daniel Montero

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SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS OF THE 26th HAVANA FILM FESTIVAL NEW YORK

All AFLFC programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. HFFNY is made possible, in part, by the support of Public Funds from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs in collaboration with the City Council of New York

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