Cycle
From 22.09. To 27.09.2014.
Retrospective of Argentinian Films
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Films in cycle
Sidewalls
(Medianeras, 2011.)
Directed by: Gustavo Taretto
PHOTOGRAPHY: Leandro Martínez
Synopsis:
This film tells the story of searching for love and isolation in this modern age. In Buenos Aires, city with the population of three million, two young people spend their time confined by the walls of their apartments. Martin is an agoraphobic web designer who never leaves his apartment, unless it is really necessary. Martina is dealing with break-up after a long relationship and the fact that she doesn't have enough work as an architect. She works as a shop window decorator and lives in Martin'...
color, digital, 95 min
PROJECTION:
Tuesday 23.09.2014 AT 19:00
Monday 22.09.2014 AT 20:00
Gone Fishing
(Días de pesca, 2012.)
Directed by: Carlos Sorín
PHOTOGRAPHY: Julián Apezteguia
Synopsis:
Marco, 52-year-old sales representative, is a former alcoholic who wants to turn his life around. As part of his therapy he decides to take up a hobby. He choses fishing and travels to Patagonia, to a small village Puerto Deseado where the whaling season is starting. A more important reason for choosing this destination is because his daughter Ana lives there. They have not been in touch for years, and all he knows is that she lives somewhere in Puerto Deseado.
color, digital, 77 min
PROJECTION:
Wednesday 24.09.2014 AT 19:00
Tuesday 23.09.2014 AT 21:00
On Probation
(Tiempo de valientes, 2005.)
Directed by: Damián Szifron
PHOTOGRAPHY: Lucio Bonelli
Synopsis:
Alfredo Díaz is an experienced police officer who is currently deeply depressed. He cannot get over his wife's affair so his boss orders him to get psychiatric help in order to be able to work. Socialist psychiatrist Mariano Silverstein cannot refuse this as he is on parole. Diaz is working on a new case, and left with no choice, he takes Silverstein in his car for therapy sessions while he works. Due to circumstance, they soon swap roles...
color, digital, 112 min
PROJECTION:
Thursday 25.09.2014 AT 19:00
Wednesday 24.09.2014 AT 21:00
The Reconstruction
(La reconstrucción, 2013.)
Directed by: Juan Taratuto
PHOTOGRAPHY: Nico Hardy
Synopsis:
Eduardo is in his fifties and works in an oil refinery as an inspector. Professionally, he is a responsible and good employee, but privately he is a bitter hermit. His solitary routine is disrupted by an invitation from his old friend Marco from Ushuaia, the saddest town in Patagonia. He has to go for surgery and he wants Eduardo to look after his shop while he is gone. Eduardo is hesitant but then accepts the invitation… >
color, digital, 93 min
PROJECTION:
Friday 26.09.2014 AT 19:00
Thursday 25.09.2014 AT 21:00
Viola
(2012.)
Directed by: Matías Pińeiro
PHOTOGRAPHY: Fernando Lockett
Synopsis:
The film protagonist is a young woman Viola who works as a bike deliverer of pirate DVD copies all over Buenos Aires. Her boyfriend is running the pirate business, called Metropolis. One day Viola meets a group of young girls who are working on the theatre production of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. As she gets to know them, romantic intrigue and discoveries are set in motion, and reality intertwines with the play.