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.

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La Pena Máxima (Maximum Penalty)
by Jorge Echeverri (Colombia, 2001, 82 min. In Spanish with English subtitles)

Once again, the Colombian national soccer team has a shot at the World Cup, but they must face off against the powerful Argentine team to qualify. As Colombians celebrate the upcoming match with fervor, Mariano, a shady public service employee, becomes obsessed with the game, and thus begins the starting point of a radical and dramatic change in his life. Confident that his team will win, Mariano begins preparations for the final match, risking the one thing that he values above all: his wife’s love.

Monday, June 2, 8:00pm
Two Boots Pioneer Theater
155 East 3rd Street (at Avenue A)
(212) 254-3300

Monday, June 9, 7:00pm and 9:00pm
Cinema Arts Centre
423 Park Avenue (Huntington, NY)
(631) 423-7611

Friday, June 13, 8:00pm
American Museum of the Moving Image
Presented as part of the "World Cinema Fridays” series
35 Avenue at 36 Street (Astoria, Queens)
(718) 784-0077

Wednesday, June 18, 4:30pm, 6:50pm & 9:10pm
BAMCinématek at the BAM Rose Cinemas
30 Lafayette Avenue (Brooklyn)
(718) 636-4100