Alina from Cubaa film by Miguel Bardem, tells how the leader’s daughter Alina Fernández went into exile in the United States in the 1990s.
American actor James Franco will play Fidel Castro in Alina from Cubaan independent film about the “rebellious daughter” of the Cuban leader, announced the producer of the film. “The director wanted someone who physically resembled Fidel Castro and who had his charisma”, producer John Martinez O’Felan told AFP. Mr. Martinez said he finally decided to approach James Franco after becoming interested in the profile of several actors of Latin American or Iberian origin.
It will be the second appearance in a production for the 44-year-old actor since he was accused by four former students of his acting school of abusing them during nude scenes. During an interview in December, the actor, who was nominated for an Oscar in 2011 for the film 127 hoursadmitted to having had sexual relations with some of his female students.
Alina from Cuba will be directed by Miguel Bardem, cousin of Spanish actor Javier Bardem. It will be filmed in Colombia from August 15, said John Martínez O’Felan. Ana Villafañe will portray Alina Fernandez, the daughter of Castro and Natalia Revuelta Clews, played by Argentine Mia Maestro. Alina Fernández, 66, has lived in exile since the 1990s. Based in Miami, the opponent of the Cuban revolution is the author of the autobiographical book Fidel My Father: Confessions of Castro’s Rebellious Daughter.
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