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Set against the political backdrop of the Cold War, this is the extraordinary biography of Annie Silva Pais, the only daughter of the director general of the PIDE, Portugal’s secret service.
Annie is a mix of contradictions: a legendary beauty who loves music, dancing, and French culture, she is also a rebellious spirit with strong-held political opinions that often clash with her family’s. While her looks bring her beauty-contest success, it is these political ideals that shape her life.
Thrilled to escape the Portuguese dictatorship when her Swiss diplomat husband is posted to Cuba, Annie is captivated by the colorful and vibrant culture of Havana and the revolutionaries there. A by-chance meeting leads her to fall in love with Che Guevara - and to make a decision that changes many lives: Annie abandons her husband and family to dedicate herself to the Cuban revolution.
Based on a true story, this beautiful, emotional, and sensual period drama perfectly captures and juxtaposes the uncertain political landscape and technicolor style of the 1960s and Havana, with its lively and vibrant culture and music.