THE TANK MAN

THE TANK MAN

Director: Arto Halonen / Cuba/Finland 2004

Genre: Documentary

Category: Human Interest

Production: Arto Halonen

Language: Spanish

Subtitles: English

Length: 17 minutes

Cuban Jesus Perdomo Triguero has turned the spinning of petrol barrels into an acrobatic art form. Through his performances Jesus supports himself and his family. The film follows Jesus´s trek through Havana from morning until the night. The journey resembles a pilgrimage, as the compassionate and sensitive Jesus stops to meet many outcasts of his society.

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Festivals & Awards:

  • Winner: Honorary Mention : Festival International du Film Insulaire, France 2006
  • Winner: Best Documentary Award : Magma Short Cinema's Exhibition, Italy 2004
  • Winner: Diploma of Honour : Cracow Film Festival, Poland 2004
  • Thessaloniki Documentary Film Festival, Greece 2008
  • Visions du Réel International Film Festival, Nyon, Switzerland 2004
  • One World International Documentary Film Festival, Czech Republic2004
  • The International 1001 Documentary Film Festival, Istanbul, Turkey 2006
  • Pärnu International Film Festival, Estonia 2004
  • Woodstock Film Festival, New York, USA 2004
  • Melbourne Film Festival, Australia 2004
  • Cork Film Festival, Ireland 2004
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