Salut les Cubains (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1963, Salut les Cubains is a documentary film directed by Agnès Varda, running about 30 minutes.
What it’s about. A photo montage of Cubans filmed by Agnès Varda during her visit to Cuba in 1963, four years after Fidel Castro came to power. This black & white documentary explores their socialist culture and society while making use of 1500 pictures (out of 4000!) the filmmaker took while on the island.
Who’s in it. Salut les Cubains stars Michel Piccoli as Narrator, Agnès Varda as Narrator and Rosalie Varda as Self (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Salut les Cubains has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Salut les Cubains page.
If you liked it. Fans of Salut les Cubains tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Salut les Cubains (1963)?
- In US, Salut les Cubains is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Salut les Cubains worth watching?
- Salut les Cubains holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Salut les Cubains?
- Salut les Cubains stars Michel Piccoli, Agnès Varda and Rosalie Varda.
- When was Salut les Cubains released?
- Salut les Cubains was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 30 minutes.