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LATIN-AMERICAN SHORT FILM IN COMPETITION
More than two hours of Northwest Coast Premiere of Latin American Short Films in Competition
1. LOST (Desolvido)
Directed by Andrés Roa Ariza
2021
Colombia
Human Right
Duration: 10'
Spanish w/ English subtitles
Cast: Jimena Diaz, Alex Roma, Maithe Hurtado
Synopsis:
This is the story of a family that represents the collective memory of a country that for more than seventy years has lived in war, which has left more than 260,000 people killed, more than 8,000,000 people displaced from their lands and more than 80,000 missing Colombians.
2. PUZZLE (La ultima pieza)
Directed by Ricardo Muñoz Senior
2021
Venezuela
Social Issues, Drama
Duration: 15'
Spanish w/ English subtitles
Cast: Samantha Castillo, Victor Oliveira, Franco Tintori, Laura de Freitas, Gabriel Atala Garay
Synopsis:
In a dystopian society, Albertini must face an abusive and indifferent administration just to complete a simple puzzle.
3. I'M MAN (Soy hombre)
Directed by Juan Pablo Blanco
2021
Mexico
Drama
Duration: 23'
Spanish w/ English subtitles
Cast: Armando Hernández, Michelle González
Synopsis:
In a dark alley, a mysterious nurse hops into a taxi. Her intention is to arrive at the highway lookout as soon as possible. During the journey the taxi driver sees an excellent opportunity for romance, while she sees an excellent opportunity to change his life.
4. OMOLARA
Directed by Andrew Vasquez
2021
USA
Drama
Duration: 12'
English, Italian w/ English subtitles
Cast: Aliyah Royale, Haven Everly, Miguel Gobbo Diaz, Serena De Sario
Synopsis:
An interconnected story between two couples from different generations who share an important day one hopeful Nigerian/Italian couple choosing a name for their baby before immigrating from Italy, the other, two young women in love in LA, moving in together for the first time.
5. 2OOM
Directed by Ariel Orama López
2020
Puerto Rico
Drama
Duration: 10'
Spanish w/ English subtitles
Country of Filming: Argentina, Chile, Italy, Mexico, Puerto Rico, United States
Cast: Ariel Orama López, Jonathan Cardenales
Synopsis:
Two brothers from the Caribbean discover the quintessence that unifies them, in the midst of the pandemic. In a [zu:m] conversation, anything can happen. It Is an ethereal story that alludes to the metaphorical shield -or armour- of Covid-19, even on an emotional level, as well as the stigma of HIV/AIDS. Today we are one voice, without races: a new universe of masked beings.
6. THE INMORTALITY OF WORDS (La inmortalidad de las letras)
Directed by NEI LOYA
2020
Spain
History, Drama, Poetry
Duration: 25'
Spanish w/ English subtitles
Cast: Ivan Hidalgo, Jordi Armenjol, Angie Savall
Synopsis:
Alfonso, a young literature professor who is fascinated by poetry, particularly the works of Federico García Lorca, returns to Granada 20 years later to teach classes as a substitute professor at the university. His return rekindles his obsession from when he was a child: finding out where the poets remains are located. This obsession will lead him to an unexpected event, where he will come face to face with one of Lorcas executioners.
7. THE FERRY (A Barca)
Directed by Nilton Resende
2020
Brazil
Drama
Duration: 20'
Portuguese w/ English subtitles
Cast: Ane Oliva, Wanderlândia Melo, Aline Marta, Yan Claudemir, Rogério Dyaz
Synopsis:
On Christmas Eve, two women chat on a boat, as it glides over the waters of the dark, cold pond. Life and death travel with them in the same boat, gliding over the same waters. An unexpected event will mark the end of this crossing.
8. THE POLISH (Las Polacas)
Directed by Carlos Barba
2020
Cuba
Drama, Women
Duration: 25'
Spanish w/ English subtitles
Cast: Coralia Veloz, Tahimi Alvariño
Synopsis:
Mother and daughter, in today's Havana, embark on a trip in an old Polski Fiat, popularly called Polaquito. The link between them does not prevent the turbulence of a family and a country from emerging. Deep in conversation, the kilometers that separate them from an inevitable destination are shortened.
9. LABYRINTH (Laberinto)
Directed by Piter Moreira
2021
Uruguay
Thriller, Drama, Psychological
Duration: 15'
Spanish w/ English subtitles
Cast: Rafael Soliwoda, Anaclara Ferreyra Palfy
Synopsis: Juan imagines Laura being suffocated and becomes obsessed with those images that become more frequent and more real, to a point of no return.
* Seattle Latino Film Festival will strictly follow federal, state and local Covid-19 protocols. Hand sanitizers and masks will be provided on site. Attendees regardless of vaccine status should plan on wearing masks for the movie theater screenings where social distance is not possible.
*Parking available on the street or at the Walgreens's parking crossing the Rainier Ave.
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AdresseThe Beacon Cinema (Afficher)
4405 Rainier Ave S.
Seattle, WA 98118
United States
Catégories
| Âge minimum : 17 |
| Enfants bienvenus : Non |
| Chiens bienvenus : Non |
| Non-fumeur : Oui |
| Accessible aux fauteuils roulants : Oui |
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