Interviews From Havana - Ernesto Daranas

In today's edition, host Cristina Escobar interviews film director Ernesto Dara. His latest release, "Conducta", was a resounding success at the box office and has been proposed for an Oscar. Its theme concerns values, which is a hot topic in Cuba, as many feel that the country is experiencing a crisis in its traditionally strong values, particularly among youth. Dara discusses his work with cinema students, how his own life influenced the production of "Conducta", the role of the film in the ongoing debate in Cuba on social values and the reason for the movie's success, his own experiences as a filmmaker, and problems and challenges facing the Cuban film industry. teleSUR