This Thursday at 5:00 p.m., the Charles Chaplin Cinema in Havana’s Vedado district will premiere the first episode of the documentary series «Ruta ADN Cuba» – an unprecedented fusion of science and cinematic art directed by Alejandro Gil.

The inaugural episode features actor Osvaldo Doimeadios embarking on a genetic journey with Dr. Beatriz Marcheco, director of Cuba’s National Center for Medical Genetics. For nearly an hour, the beloved performer (affectionately called «Doime» in artistic circles) will explore his ancestral roots through cutting-edge DNA analysis combined with sociological research, parish records, and family interviews.

In exclusive comments to the Cuban News Agency, Doimeadios described the project – which also profiles cultural icons like volleyball star Mireya Luis, writer Zuleika Romay, musician Silvio Rodríguez, artist Roberto Diago and anthropologist Nelson Aboy – as profoundly moving. «Though my appearance and surname suggest Iberian origins,» he revealed during Tuesday’s press conference to laughter, «my maternal lineage reveals surprising indigenous connections.»

The ICAIC-produced series builds on a decade of genetic research by Dr. Marcheco (who also chairs Cuba’s Human Genetics Society), offering fresh perspectives on the island’s complex ethnic tapestry. As the synopsis notes, these DNA revelations provide unprecedented insights into what truly constitutes Cuban identity.

For those wishing to discover what makes Doimeadios tick beyond his acclaimed stage career, the Charles Chaplin screening promises intimate family revelations alongside rigorous science – all captured through Gil’s distinctive cinematic lens.