Reto Albertalli

Reportage, 2016

FIDEL!

The former President of Cuba, commander in chief of the Cuban revolution, Fidel Castro died of natural causes in the evening of 25 November 2016. A rally took place at the Plaza de la Revolución in La Havana, Cuba, on the evening of the 29th of November. Tens of thousands had gathered in the square. In this picture: all televisions in all cuban homes were following the event live. The crowded square as seen on TV. Inside a private home with cuban flag.

Fidel CASTRO havana cuba

The former President of Cuba, commander in chief of the Cuban revolution, Fidel Castro died of natural causes in the evening of 25 November 2016. A rally took place at the Plaza de la Revolución in La Havana, Cuba, on the evening of the 29th of November. Tens of thousands had gathered in the square. In this picture: young and older generations gathered on the square paying final tribute.

Fidel CASTRO havana cuba

The former President of Cuba, commander in chief of the Cuban revolution, Fidel Castro died of natural causes in the evening of 25 November 2016. A rally took place at the Plaza de la Revolución in La Havana, Cuba, on the evening of the 29th of November. Tens of thousands had gathered in the square. In this picture: woman carrying a big photographic portrait of Fidel, as young and older generations gathered on the square paying final tribute.

Fidel CASTRO havana cuba

The former President of Cuba, commander in chief of the Cuban revolution, Fidel Castro died of natural causes in the evening of 25 November 2016. A rally took place at the Plaza de la Revolución in La Havana, Cuba, on the evening of the 29th of November. Tens of thousands had gathered in the square. In this picture: young cuban girl in military uniform, paying tribute.

Fidel CASTRO havana cuba

The former President of Cuba, commander in chief of the Cuban revolution, Fidel Castro died of natural causes in the evening of 25 November 2016. A rally took place at the Plaza de la Revolución in La Havana, Cuba, on the evening of the 29th of November. Tens of thousands had gathered in the square. In this picture: an older man, probably a veteran of the revolution, in the square paying final tribute, carrying a small photograph of Fidel.

Fidel CASTRO havana cuba

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The former President of Cuba, commander in chief of the Cuban revolution, Fidel Castro died of natural causes in the evening of 25 November 2016. A rally took place at the Plaza de la Revolución in La Havana, Cuba, on the evening of the 29th of November. Tens of thousands had gathered in the square.
Photographer _ was coincidentally (on assignment) in Cuba when the death of Fidel was announced. He had the opportunity to be part of this impressive historical moment, the end of an era. He was able to capture intense expressions, of people of this country rapidly changing. For the better?

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FIDEL!