Floating fishermen of Havana I SLICE I Full documentary

Gabriel is a regular plumber in the Cuban capital. But like many others, he is confronted with the low salaries. To make it through, he has to create his own solutions. It's called, "la lucha", the struggle, the art of daily survival… Along with Omar and Eduardo he goes fishing 2 or 3 times a week off the coast of Havana, when the sea permits, on very rudimentary boats… which give them the nicknames of floating fishermen!

Documentary: “Floating fishermen of Havana”
Direction: Olivier Roussin
Production: ZED

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[GhostBoxmedium]

We went fishing whilst on vacation in Cuba. We took a hell of a lot of fishing tackle with us. We met an old Cuban gentleman hand lining on a bridge not far from our hotel. After two weeks we became good friends with him and his buddies and son. When we left we gave him all our rods, reels bags hooks and everything. He could not believe anyone would do this for him and he cried. We went back for the next couple of years fishing and to meet up with him each time. Wonderful humble people we love dearly. Amazing place to fish

[feurquiola]

I am impressed of the diligence of these 3 men.Just imagine fishing the whole night .They fish to earned decently for their family.I hope there is a generous soul who will give them a boat of their own so they can do fishing in a place with more fish.
Please help these men. God bless you.

[BatistaTheCuban]

This is how my dad provided for me and my family in Cuba. I am so humbled by this 🙏🏽

[don.richard]

Total respect for these fearless men fishing with there legs hanging like bait for sharks!

[reynaldomartinez]

No solo me hizo llorar, también me remonto 30 año atrás cuando yo también era uno de ellos. !

[dooberdave]

''At sea I forget all of my troubles; I completely disconnect, Its a fabulous feeling of freedom" . he described very eloquently EXACTLY how I have felt about the Ocean for 50 years .

[malungisamaseko]

The truth is this channel is teaching us to learn to appreciate the little we have because people survive with far less and they still afford to show a smile

[kolebronson]

From one fisherman to another, hats off to you gentlemen! Hope yall are still out there doing what you love!

[davidhynd]

As an Australian I've lived my entire life with the concept that the ocean is alive with very big, very bitey nasties. The sight of these men paddling so far away from the shore, legs dangling like bait, filled me with horror. Especially doing it at night. There is certainly nothing equitable about the way the world's wealth is shared when men have to risk their lives this way just to keep their families fed. And even if those waters aren't churning with hungry sharks, there must be numerous other reasons why this practice is extremely dangerous. I take my hat off to them.

[tibetdemirtas]

Great story telling. Absolutely genius. These men deserve to have their stories told in such a respectable manner.

[samalamichael]

Struggle of common men. No luxury but can see the Happiness and importance of family. Thank you

[rekzkat]

Total respect for the bravery and determination of the Floating Fishermen.

[gchukma]

Spent several months in El Salvador 1973 on a beach went diving for Oysters with local boys to sell to visitors from the capitol at beach side cabana. This family took me in learned a important lesson about survival in difficult circumstances. These guys are the " Old Man And The Sea ".

[eljungleboybeats]

It brings tears to my eyes... I am part Cuban and my dad used to tell me all the stories about fishing, and its amazing watching this video...hopefully one day I will visit cuba..

[warldorwessarnoelt]

Love seeing other people way of life, their challenges, and their obstacles and the way they go about facing the challenges of life! I am INSPIRED!!!!

[amirbiscevic]

The struggle is real God bless these men and their families! Watching these families get together play dominoes and just be together and happy with just a little bit of food In the love of the family this is truly a wonderful story of hardship

[TruthPrevail]

Enjoy every moment of this documentary. Beautiful country, beautiful people. It reminds you not to give up in life. At the same time value every small thing you have, not just luxury. Watching 20 minutes of this film make you realise and content with what you already have.

[Befree]

Hemingway gave tribute to Cuban fishermen on the "Old man and the Sea". He says: those fishermen are the poorest l ever saw. Their equipment is rudimentary and very simple, but make no mistake they are the elite of their profession in the world.

[michaeleasterling]

My respect for all 3 men. They seem to be the best of friends and share this common denominator of life. I like the celebration with the rum! I don't know you but may God bless your humble souls and be blessed, for you have blessed me by sharing your lives on this video.

[magico]

I completely disconnect, it's a freedom like no other, it's fascinating because I can hear the city, noises, laughs, cries....but no one sees me...
This documentary really read the script and laid it all... Great freaking documentary..♥️