Guillermo Cabrera Infante
Cuban author and screenwriter
Born
1929
97 years ago
Died
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Cuba
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Cuban author, screenwriter, and critic contributed significantly to literature and cinema. Writings often focused on the complexities of Cuban identity and culture, blending history with narrative fiction. Gained international recognition for the novel 'Three Trapped Tigers', which showcased a vibrant and experimental style. Served as Cuba's cultural attaché in Belgium and was an advocate for freedom of expression, particularly after leaving Cuba following the revolution. Emigrated to Spain and continued to write, producing essays and screenplays that explored themes of nostalgia and exile.
Wrote 'Three Trapped Tigers'
Served as cultural attaché in Belgium
Published essays on Cuban culture
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