(Mexico, 1998, 96 min. In Spanish with English subtitles)
Crossing the Mexico-California border, Damian, a successful environmental artist, accidentally kills a pregnant woman. Desperate, he flees – leaving behind his wife and the imminent birth of their own child.  Inconsolable in his grief, Damian is compelled to journey to his ancestral homeland in Baja, California.  With the friendship of a native guide, Damian discovers rich lessons and a revived passion for existence. A spiritual odyssey/road movie, this visually stunning film contains the first footage ever shot of the wondrous ancient murals in the Sierras, the largest cave paintings in the world. This exuberant film debut from the award-winning editor of LIKE WATER FOR CHOCOLATE was the winner of 7 Ariel Awards (Mexican Academy Awards) in 1999 including Best Film and Best First Film.
     
Monday, February 2,  7pm
Two Boots Pioneer Theater
155 East 3rd St. (at Avenue A) / (212) 254-3300
     
  Monday, February 9, 7pm and 9pm
Cinema Arts Centre
423 Park Avenue (Huntington, NY) / (631) 423-7611
     
Friday, February 13, 7:30 PM
American Museum of the Moving Image
presented as part of the "World Cinema Fridays" series
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Wednesday, February 25, 4:30pm, 6:50pm and 9:10pm
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