(Brazil, 2001, 171 min. In Portuguese with English subtitles)
		Based on the novel by Raduan Nassar about a family of Lebanese immigrants in the interior of Brazil, TO THE LEFT OF THE FATHER is a tragic drama about the eternal struggle between tradition and freedom, tackling grand themes such as love, incest, prostitution, homosexuality, and family relations. The power of suppressed passions and destructive familial conflicts is expressed in the whirlwind camerawork, a rich palette of vivid colors and intense performances. A unique film that offers an unforgettable experience.
		Cinema Village
		22 East 12th street / (212) 924-3363
		Monday, Oct. 4, 7:30pm
		American Museum of the Moving Image
		presented as part of the "World Cinema Fridays" series. 35th Ave. at 36th St. (Astoria, Queens) / (718) 784-0077
		Friday, Oct. 8, 7:30pm
		Cinema Arts Centre
		423 Park Avenue (Huntington, NY) / (631) 423-7611
		Monday, Oct. 11, 7:30pm
		BAMcinematek@ the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM)
		30 Lafayette Avenue (Brooklyn) / (718) 636-4100
		Wednesday, Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m.
		Jacob Burns Film Center
		364 Manville Road, Pleasantville, NY 10570 (914-747-5555)
		Wednesday, Oct. 27, 7pm
		For more information visit www.cinematropical.com or call (212) 592-3428