The Cinema Tropical Spring 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 and New Jersey.
Presented by:
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A remarkably fluid and intense work, El Cumple takes place during the 38th birthday party of Pablo, a sports journalist. This celebration is as much of a drag for the host, as it is for his guests, who have not seen each other for many years, and the reunion gives everyone an excuse to reveal their most personal stories. With enormous vitality, the restless camera follows the invitees gathered for the occasion: the bitter ex-wife, the precocious film student who records the party with her own video camera, the envious friends who criticize the wine, and the betrayals found at every birthday celebration. Filmed at the banks of the Paraná River, the splendid photography adds even more pleasure to watching a group of mismatched personalities gamble on their differences, leading to situations that range from the humorous to the tragic.
Monday, April 7, 8:00pm Friday, April 11, 8:00pm Monday, April 14, 7:00pm and 9:00pm Wednesday, April 16, 4:30pm, 6:50pm & 9:10pm Wednesday, April 23, 8:00pm
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El Tigre de Santa Julia / Santa Julia's Tiger by Alejandro Gamboa (Mexico, 2002, 128 min. In Spanish with English subtitles)
Robin Hood meets Don Juan in Mexico. In the early 1900s, with the repressive regime of Porfidio Díaz as backdrop and inspired by the mythical heroic life of José de Jesús Negrete Medina, El Tigre de Santa Julia is an epic tale of adventure, that mixes comedy and melodrama, adding a new layer to the popular Mexican legend. Raised by life’s hardships – orphaned by his mother and abandoned by his father – hardened by the army, José de Jesús starts off on the adventurous road that will turn him into the mythical figure, El Tigre de Santa Julia. He forms a band of beautiful and sexy women who enjoy a life of solidarity, passion and love, while at the same time avenging the injustice around them, stealing from thieves to help the poor. Monday, May 5, 8:00pm Friday, May 9, 8:00pm Monday, May 12, 7:00pm and 9:20pm Wednesday, May 21, 4:30pm, 7:00pm & 9:30pm Wednesday, May 28, 8:00pm
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