November 2002 Program


THE CINEMA TROPICAL SERIES


In the past few years, several Latin American countries have seen their filmmaking industries show signs of recovery and growth, as new grounds in both the commercial and independent fronts are being broken. This series will bring a selection of films from both tendencies, giving US viewers a glimpse into the exciting revitalized cinema from Latin America. The Cinema Tropical Series will showcase recent Latino/Latin American in co-presentation with venues from New York City



 

 

25 Watts
(Juan Pablo Rebella & Pablo Stoll, Uruguay, 2001, b&w, 35mm, 94 min.)

A surprise hit at the Rotterdam Film Festival, 25 Watts is a wry, Montevideo "slacker comedy." Leche, Javi and Seba wander around the neighborhood with nothing to do but drink beer, smoke, talk about girls and interact with picturesque characters from the "barrio". Fresh and funny, 25 Watts is an auspicious debut for co-directors Rebella and Stoll and consolidates Uruguay's participation in the recent revitalization of Latin American cinema. See www.25watts.com.

 

Screenings:

Monday, November 4, 8:00pm
Two Boots Pioneer Theater
155 East 3rd St. (at Avenue A)
Tel. (212) 254-3300

Friday, November 8, 8:00pm
American Museum of the Moving Image
presented as part of the "Currents in World Cinema" Series
35 Avenue at 36 Street (Astoria, Queens)
Tel. (718) 784-0077

Tuesday, December 10, 8:00pm
Queens Theatre in the Park
Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Tel. (718) 760-0064

The Cinema Tropical Series is made possible by the generous support of Chivas Regal and partner organizations The Museum of the Moving Image, Queens Theatre in the Park, and Pioneer Theater. Additional support provided by the Mexican Cultural Institute.

Cinema Tropical is made possible by the generous support of Chivas Regal, The Mexican Cultural Institute, the New York State Council on the Arts, and partner organizations like The Museum of the Moving Image, Queens Theatre in the Park, and Pioneer Theater.