February 2003 Program

see also Bolivia


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




Calle 54
(Fernando Trueba (Spain, 2000, 105min.)

A musical documentary for music lovers, Calle 54 is a musical about music," says Academy Award winning director Fernando Trueba, a passionate fan of Latin Jazz for over 20 years. Featuring a dozen musical numbers and terrific appearances by performers such as Paquito D'Rivera, Eliane Elias, Tito Puente, Gato Barbieri, Chucho Valdes, and Chico O'Farrill, the film is an electrifying celebration of Latin Jazz and the people who perform, compose and, most of all, live it. From samba, to pambiche to flamenco, Calle 54 features performances of material that has never been recorded. A musical journey that captures the heart and soul of an entire culture and what it inspires in people around the world.

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


Friday, February 14, 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


 

Domésticas, O Filme / Maids
(Fernando Meirelles and Nando Olival Brazil, 2001, 35mm, 90 min.)

In Brazil, there are no less than three million housemaids, each with her own, yet universal story of loneliness, ambitions and loss but also of mutual solidarity and love. Based on one of the most popular and widely praised modern Brazilian stage plays, this defiant and original film, follows the stories of five maids who are brought together by the drudgery of their work and the bus they ride. Set to the rhythm of a samba, the film draws an intimate portrait of these characters and their problems. Fast, sexy, and life affirming, Maids offers both superb slice-of-life acting and sophisticated film work. www.domesticasofilme.com.br

Wednesday, February 26, 6:50pm and 9:10pm
BAMCinématek at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM)
BAM Rose Cinema #2
30 Lafayette Avenue (Brooklyn)
(718) 636-4100

 

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.