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Details   Si me Comprendieras refers to the tradition of Bolero,
as the original intention of the director was to make a musical
film. This proved to be difficult for a Cuban living in Spain,
as the search for appropriate dancers revealed the grim
realities these black women lived each day -- oppressive family
relationships, unemployment which forces them into prostitution,
the general hopelessness of young Cubans and the subtle racism
which is officially denied. In this docu-drama, a Cuban director
and scriptwriter embarks upon a journey to search for a black or
half-caste dancer and singer to play the central role in his
latest film, a musical comedy. The audience witnesses the
experiences of the film crew from their point of view, behind
the camera. Through the questions they pose to the auditioning
actresses and their responses, the reality of Cuba is revealed.
The next stage involves the ten pre-selected women talking about
their lives to the c