Cycle
From 03.11. To 12.11.2010.
Program of Ibero-American films III
Films in cycle
Noel: The Samba Poet
(Noel, Poeta da Vila, 2006.)
Directed by: Ricardo van Steen
PHOTOGRAPHY: Paulo Veiner
Synopsis:
Seventeen-year-old Noel Rosa is a student of medicine and plays in a band with friends from his neighborhood. Even though he is a white boy from a middle-class family, he prefers the company of black people from the poor neighborhoods, girls who work in factories and prostitutes. After he meets composer Ismael Silva, who introduces him to the world of samba, his friends challenge him to write one himself. The samba he writes becomes an instant success and determines his future.
color, digital, 99 min
PROJECTION:
Thursday 04.11.2010 AT 19:00
Wednesday 03.11.2010 AT 20:00
El regalo
(2008.)
Directed by: Cristian Galaz
PHOTOGRAPHY: David Bravo
Synopsis:
This is a romantic comedy about friendship and love that follows a man’s entire life, even into old age. Pacheco and Tito decide to do something special for their friend, recently retired widower Francisco. They prepare a trip to a spa and invite Francisco’s love from his teenage years, Lucy, to come along. She gladly accepts and they set off on a trip full of surprises.
color, digital, 108 min
PROJECTION:
Friday 05.11.2010 AT 19:00
Thursday 04.11.2010 AT 21:00
Dark Blue Almost Black
(Azul oscuro casi negro, 2006)
Directed by: Arévalo, Sánchez
PHOTOGRAPHY: Juan Carlos Gómez
Synopsis:
This is director Daniel Sánchez Aréval’s debut. It tells the story of Jorge who, after his father’s stroke, has to take over the family business and care for his father. Forgetting about himself and his own life, Jorge will spend the next few years working as a housekeeper, at the same time trying hard to finish school and constantly taking care of his father. Through his brother, Jorge meets Paul and finally faces his own wishes and needs.
color, digital, 105 min
PROJECTION:
Saturday 06.11.2010 AT 19:00
Friday 05.11.2010 AT 21:00
No, or the Vain Glory of Command
("Non" ou a Vã Glória de Mandar, 1990.)
Directed by: Manoel de Oliveira
PHOTOGRAPHY: Elso Roque
Synopsis:
An educated Portuguese soldier tells the whole of Portuguese military history during his troop’s march through Africa in 1973 during the Portuguese colonial war. In a series of flashbacks, we learn about important people and events from Portuguese history and the reasons and events that brought him where he is today.
color, digital, 110 min
PROJECTION:
Monday 08.11.2010 AT 19:00
Saturday 06.11.2010 AT 21:00
Money on the Side
(Caixa Dois, 2007.)
Directed by: Bruno Barreto
PHOTOGRAPHY: José Roberto Eliezer
Synopsis:
The corrupt director of a federal bank Luiz Fernando; The faithful bank manager Roberto who has worked for twenty-five years; His wife, teacher Angelina and son Henrique with his girlfriend Angela, Luiz Fernando’s secretary; A suspicious business man Carlão and his assistant Romeiro… All are involved in this story about a “dirty” check. However, a twist of fate changes all of their plans and sets the story in motion.
color, digital, 90 min
PROJECTION:
Tuesday 09.11.2010 AT 19:00
Monday 08.11.2010 AT 21:00
Cachimba
(2004.)
Directed by: Silvio Caiozzi
PHOTOGRAPHY: Miguel Abal
Synopsis:
Marcos is a bank clerk who is unhappy with his existence. He gets an opportunity to change his life during a romantic weekend with his girlfriend when he discovers the works of a talented Chilean painter. Thrilled with the paintings he has found, he sets off on a mission to find more works by the genius painter. He will encounter many obstacles such as bureaucracy, corruption, and the hypocrisy of the art world and institutions, as well as his colleagues’ sneering condescension.
color, digital, 135 min
PROJECTION:
Wednesday 10.11.2010 AT 19:00
Tuesday 09.11.2010 AT 21:00
Havana Blues
(2005.)
Directed by: Benito Zambrano
PHOTOGRAPHY: Jean-Claude Larrieu
Synopsis:
Two friends and musicians, Ruy and Tito try to make it in the music world with a specific musical style that combines traditional Cuban with modern music and speaks about typical Cuban themes. They get their chance when a Spanish music label gives them an ultimatum: they have to adjust their lyrics to the international market. Ruy thinks that would be treason against their country, art and their integrity, while Tito is more aware of their financial problems.
color, digital, 110 min
PROJECTION:
Thursday 11.11.2010 AT 19:00
Wednesday 10.11.2010 AT 21:00
What the Tourist Should See
(Os Mistérios de Lisboa, 2009.)
Directed by: José Fonseca e Costa
Synopsis:
Sort of an homage to the Portuguese poet Fernando Pessoa, whose text from 1925 was used to write the screenplay for this film about Lisbon with the goal of making it more appealing to tourists and its inhabitants, who want to see it through the eyes of a poet. The film talks about the city and about Fernando Pessoa himself.