The Future of an Illusion
The Future of an Illusion
1996, Spanish. Directed by Franco de Peña.
The Future of an Illusion (1997) is a poetic, semi-documentary portrait of Havana on New Year’s Day, following seven characters whose lives intertwine amid the crumbling beauty of the city. An old widow, a young prostitute, a fallen aristocrat, a jobless couple, a weary coachman, a lonely child, and a wandering poet each face their own illusions of change, love, and escape. Through their stories, Franco de Peña crafts a lyrical meditation on hope and disappointment, where the promise of renewal fades into the quiet persistence of everyday survival.
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- 0h 50m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- Spanish
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- Released
- 31 December 1996
- Country
- Venezuela, Poland, Cuba
- Written by
- Franco de Peña
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The Future of an Illusion runs 50 minutes (0h 50m).
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The Future of an Illusion isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 31 December 1996. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Future of an Illusion?
If you liked The Future of an Illusion, try Buena Vista Social Club, Come See Me in the Good Light, Cuba and the Cameraman.
Who directed The Future of an Illusion?
The Future of an Illusion (1996) was directed by Franco de Peña.