latin american film festival 2012

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Introduction:

H.E. Mr. Fernando Escalona, Ambassador of Argentina

H.E. Ms. Renate Stille, Ambassador of Brazil

H.E. Ms. Maria del Carmen Herrera Caseiro,

Ambassador of Cuba

H.E. Mr. Isauro Torres Negri, Ambassador of Chile

H.E. Mrs. Leonora Rueda, Ambassador of Mexico

H.E. Mr Rui Quartin-Santos, Ambassador of Portugal

(resident in Canberra)

H.E. Jesús Sanz Escorihuela, Ambassador of Spain

H.E. Alberto Fajardo, Ambassador of Uruguay

(resident in Canberra)

We hope you enjoy

the festival.

Dear Friends,It is with great pleasure that the Embassies of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Cuba, Mexico, Spain, and the special guests, Portugal and Uruguay, bring to New Zealand the 11th Latin American Film Festival. This year, the Festival has been extended to include a growing number of cities around the country with Auckland, New Plymouth, Wellington, Palmerston North, Tauranga and Dunedin all set to enjoy the delights that Latin American, Spanish and Portuguese cinema will offer.The 11th Latin American Film Festival is a window through which we have the opportunity to gain an insight into other countries and their cultures. This year the Embassies have carefully selected a wide variety of films, each in its own way a sensory experience serving to represent the country in which it was made.The main purpose of the 11th Latin American Film Festival is to show and share a part of our identity through these films, bringing Latin American, Spanish and Portuguese cultures into New Zealand cities, while also creating links within the local community. Year after year, we have received remarkable support from a number of organisations that recognise the importance of this event and we are extremely grateful to all of those involved. As the Festival now moves into its second decade, we wish to reiterate our sincere gratitude to all the sponsors and other supporters who have ensured that this remain a regular event on this country’s cultural calendar.Finally, we wish to convey our thanks to our respective Governments and of course to the talented filmmakers from Latin America, Spain and Portugal who have made their work available for all of us to enjoy.

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Contents:

Page Details01 Argentinian Film02 Brazilian Film03 Chilean Film04 Cuban Film05 Mexican Film06 Portuguese Film07 Spanish Film08 Uruguayan Film09 Wellington & Dunedin Info10 Auckland Info11 New Plymouth Tauranga Info12 Palmerston North and Ticket Info13 Wellington and New Plymouth Maps14 Auckland and Dunedin Maps15 Tauranga Map16 Acknowledgements

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Original version with English subtitles.



Argentina

Director Fernando SpinerCast Pablo CedrónNazareno CaseroClaudio RissiMoro AnghileriTime 101 Min GenreDrama/Westren Year 2010

Aballay was a bad tempered gaucho. But sometimes the image reflected

by a mirror makes a man reconsider his whole life. After killing a man, the

terrified look of the victim’s son raised Aballay’s consciousness about his

savagery. Years go by, Aballay makes a promise and keeps it: he doesn’t kill or steal again. He becomes a sort of saint to people’s eyes. But that kid’s

look doesn’t leave him. Aballay knows that the kid will look for him... And he

will find him.

“Aballay, the Man without Fear”Aballay, el Hombre sin Miedo

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“Estômago: A Gastronomic Story” Estômago

Some people eat, while others get eaten: such is life. Raimundo Nonato, our protagonist, finds an alternate path to face his challenges: he cooks. While working in the kitchens of a bar, an Italian restaurant and finally a prison, Nonato learns how to get by in a society driven by the acquisition of power. Estômago is an adult fable about power, sex and cooking. Literally delicious. Inspired by the short story “Presos pelo Estômago” (Caught by the Stomach) by Lusa Silvestre. Voted the best Brazilian feature movie of 2008 by the Brazilian Cinema Academy. Winner of 18 prizes, being 14 at international film festivals.

Director Marcos Jorge

Cast João Miguel

Fabiula NascimentoBabu Santana

Carlo BrianiTime

112min Genre

Comedy/Drama Year 2007

Brazil

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“The Life of Fish”La Vida de los Peces

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Director Matías Bize

Cast Santiago Cabrera Blanca Lewin Víctor Montero Sebastián Layseca

Time 84min

Genre

Drama

Year

2010

At a house party, a handsome man wanders around catching up with

friends he has not seen for some years. A travel writer now based in Berlin,

Andre appears to be living an exciting international life, and yet... something

has drawn him back home to Santiago. As the night goes on, we realize that a tragedy binds this group - an event that was also the impetus for Andre’s

departure from Chile years ago. Moreover, there is someone at the party

he goes to great lengths to avoid. But she is the very person he most needs to see.

Chile


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“Old House”Casa Vieja

Based on the classic Cuban piece The Old House by writer Abelardo Estorino, the film tells the story of Esteban, who returns home after a 14-year absence when he learns of the imminent death of his father. Residing outside of his native Cuba he re-encounters a past that is almost intact. Secrets, old grudges, misunderstandings, and intolerance leave him to stay in a home where time seems to have stood still.

Director Lester Hamlet

Cast Yadier Fernández

Manuel PortoAlberto Pujol

Daisy QuintanaTime

93min

Genre Drama

Year 2010

Cuba




“To the Sea” Alamar

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Director Pedro González-Rubio

Cast Jorge MachadoRoberta PalombiniNatan Machado PalombiniNéstor Marín

Time 70min

Genre

Drama/Comedy

Year 2009

A young man of Mayan roots and Natan, his half Italian son, embark

on an ancestral journey into the open sea. Banco Chinchorro, their main

destination, is part of the second largest coral reef barrier in the planet.

With the help of Matraca, an old fisherman in the area, the day-to-day

activities reveal harmony between man and nature, father and son.

Mexico



“The Strange Case of Angelica” O Estrano Caso de Angélica

Isaac is a young photographer living in a boarding house in Régua. In the middle of the night, he receives an urgent call from a wealthy family to come and take the last photograph of their daughter, Angélica, who died just a few days after her wedding. Arriving at the house of mourning, Isaac gets his first glimpse of Angélica and is overwhelmed by her beauty. As soon as he looks at her through the lens of his camera, the young woman appears to come back to life just for him. Isaac instantly falls in love with her. From that moment on, Angélica will haunt him night and day, until exhaustion.

Director

Manoel Oliveira

Cast Pilar López de Ayala

Filipe VargasRicardo Trêpa

José Manuel Mendes

Time

97min

Genre

Drama

Year 2010

Portugal




“The Method”El Método

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Director

Marcelo Piñeyro

Cast Ernesto Alterio Najwa Nimri Pablo Echarre Eduard Fernández

Time

115min

Genre

Thriller

Year 2005

During an anti-globalisation protest, seven candidates are assembled for the final stage of the selection process for a single high-level position at

a multinational company. The tension becomes palpable when they realise they must compete

against one another in a ruthless new American HR test known as the Grönholm Method. Their

first challenge is to identify a corporate mole in their midst - and eject them. As the questioning

turns accusative, vicious and humiliating, no one knows who to trust, what their next challenge

will be, or how far they’ll have to go. Based on an acclaimed play by Jordi Galcerán, The Method is

an intelligent thriller about the suspicion, paranoia, and betrayal at the heart of corporate politics.

Spain



“The Pope’s Toilet”El Baño del Papa

It’s 1988 and Pope John Paul II‘s impending visit to a small Uruguayan town stimulates a flurry of activity among the humble locals, who hope to strike it rich by catering to the needs of the 50,000 expected pilgrims. Petty smuggler Beto is convinced he has the best idea of all—he uses his family’s savings to build a toilet in front of his house and charge for its use. His efforts bring about unexpected consequences, and the final results will surprise everyone.

Directors César Charlone

Enrique Fernandéz

Cast César Troncoso

Virginia MéndezMario Silva

Virginia RuizTime

90min Genre Drama

Year 2007

Uruguay


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Date pm Film Country Min23 May 5:30 The Life of Fish Chile 84

7:15 Aballay, the Man Without Fear Argentina 101

24 May 5:30 To the Sea Mexico 70

7:15 Estômago: A Gastronomic Story Brazil 112

25 May 5:30 Old House Cuba 93

7:15 The Strange case of Angelica Portugal 97

26 May 5.00 The Method Spain 115

7:15 The Pope’s Toilet Uruguay 90

Wellington Film Archive

Date pm Film Country Min11 July 6:00 Estômago: A Gastronomic Story Brazil 112

13 July 6:00 The Strange case of Angelica Portugal 97

16 July 6:00 Aballay, the Man Without Fear Argentina 101

18 July 6:00 Old House Cuba 93

20 July 6:00 The Life of Fish Chile 84

23 July 6:00 The Pope’s Toilet Uruguay 90

25 July 6:00 The Method Spain 115

27 July 6:00 To the Sea Mexico 70

Dunedin University of Otago

Dates 11 & 13 July 16, 18 & 20 July 23 & 25 July 27 JulyLecture Halls

BURNS 4 Arts Building

BURNS 3 Arts Buliding

Castle B- Castle Lecture Theatre

A3N7- Arts Building

University of Otago Lecture Hall Screenings


Date pm Film/Special Events Country Min06 June 5:30 Special Drinks and Nibbles - -

6:15 Films for Foodies Screening- Estômago: A Gastronomic Story Brazil 112

14 June 7:00 Opening Night Reception - -

8:30 Opening Screening: To the Sea Mexico 70

15 June 12:00 The Pope’s Toilet Uruguay 90



16 June 4:00 Old House Cuba 93


8:30 The Method Spain 115

17 June 3:15 To the Sea Mexico 70


7:45 The Life of Fish Chile 84

18 June 8:30 The Strange case of Angelica Portugal 97

19 June 6:15 The Method Spain 115

8.30 The Pope’s Toilet Uruguay 90

20 June 12:00 Estômago: A Gastronomic Story Brazil 112


8:30 Old House Cuba 93

Auckland Rialto Cinemas Newmarket

All films are no complimentaries, and no cinema vouchers, movie money or ticket discount offers can be used for festival films. All sessions have allocated seating, so pre-booking is recommended. ID will be required for discounted tickets (senior, student), and for all restricted films. 2 hours free carparking is available in the Tournament Rialto Carpark on Kent Street (behind the cinema), Newmarket. Just show your ticket on exit. Please note, charges apply for all parking over 2 hours.

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Date pm Film Country Min13 June 8:40 Opening Night Screening-

Estômago: A Gastronomic Story Brazil 112





16 June 1:15 Old House Cuba 93

3:30 To the Sea Mexico 70


17 June 1:15 The Life of Fish Chile 84





20 June 1:15 Aballay, the Man Without Fear Argentina 101

6:15 Old House Cuba 93

Tauranga Rialto Cinemas, Goddard Centre.

Date pm Film Country Min21 July 1:00 Old House Cuba 93


22 July 1:00 The Life of Fish Chile 84


28 July 1:00 The Strange case of Angelica Portugal 97


29 July 1:00 To the Sea Mexico 70


New Plymouth Govett-Brewster Art Gallery


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Palmerston North Central Library

Date pm Film Country Min16 June 7:00 Old House Cuba 93


21 June 7:00 Aballay, the Man Without Fear Argentina 101

23 June 7:00 The Life of Fish Chile 84


26 June 7:00 The Method Spain 115



Cinema and City Event Adult $ Student $ Senior $

Rialto Cinemas Newmarket, Auckland.

Info: Festival tickets can be purchased at the box office, online at www.rialto.co.nz , or by phone on (09) 369 2417 (Newmarket only). Booking fees may apply.

Opening Night

$25 $25 $25

Films For Foodies

$35 $35 $35

Mon - Thur $15.50 $13.50 $10.50

Fri- Sat $16.50 $14.50 $12.50

Rialto Cinemas Goddard Centre, Tauranga.

Mon - Sun Ticket prices vary from $ 8.50 to $ 15.50. Go to: www.rialtotauranga.co.nz Phone: (07) 577 0445, email: [email protected]

Film Archive,Wellington

Mon - Sun $8 $6 $6

Univerity of Otago,Dunedin

Mon - Sun Free Free Free

Govett-Brewster Gallery, New Plymouth

Mon - Sun Free Free Free

Central Library,Palmerston North

Mon - Sun Gold Coin Donation for All Sessions.

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Wellington

New Plymouth Govett-Brewster Art Gallery, 42 Queen St.

Film Archive, 84Taranaki St.


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Rialto Cinemas, 167 Broadway St. Newmarket.

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Mayor Celia Wade-Brown, Councillor Ray Ahipene-Mercer, Natasha Petkovic-Jeremic and Mark Farrar from Wellington City Council; Kate Fisken from Corona; Warwick Murray, Nicola Gilmour, Miriam Ross and Amber Walters from VUW; Leonel Alvarado from Massey University; Penelope Collinson from CELW; Yovanka Tomitch from Language Link,; Kate Larkindale and all staff at Paramount Cinema; Veronica Oliveira from Dragonfly; Eliseu Oliveira and team from Brazil Express; Meredith Robertshawe, Felicity Connell, Kelly Wells and all staff at the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery; Kathryn Bennet, Michelle Veysey and all staff at Rialto Cinemas Newmarket; Clayton Morgan and all staff at Rialto Tauranga; Lance Swain, Meika Campbell and Nate Harper from HI Q Liquor – Cachaça 51; Roberta Queiroga and Patricia Dalcuque from As Livreiras; Carmen Castro-Verbeek from Incafe; Dr Simon Ryan, Dr Angela Gracia and Flavia Rubini-Lean from Portuguese and Spanish Programmes, Department of Languages and Cultures, University of Otago; Scott Crookstone from Pernord Ricard; José Colmeiro, Prince of Asturias Chair, University of Auckland; Mark Sweeney and all the staff at Film Archive.

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