Sights and Sounds - June 2007
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Send to friend  Enclosed you will find a summary of the latest developments from FilmChile: the Chilean Photo & Film Commission. Kind Regards, Table of ContentsRecent Events |
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Major International Festivals Feature Chilean Films Chilean films have recently been featured at three major film events this spring: Tribeca Film Festival, HighLine Festival and most recently at the Cannes International Film Festival. At the 60th Annual Cannes International Film Festival which took place from May 16-27, 2007, Chile was represented with two great films: “Calle Santa Fe” and “Lokas.” The documentary by female Chilean filmmaker Carmen Castillo Echeverría called “Calle Santa Fe” was presented as an entry for a Special Jury Prize and was screened for 1,000 guests at the famed Debussy Theater. “Lokas,” a Chilean-Mexican collaboration directed by Gonzalo Justiniano of Chile, has been signed with Donald Ranvaud’s ONDAMAX. Ranvaud executive produced critically acclaimed films such as the Oscar-winning “City of God” and “The Constant Gardener.” Additionally, Lucky Monkey Pictures, based in New York City, will produce an English language version featuring American actors. |
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The Tribeca Film Festival in New York City, currently in its 6th year, showcased numerous Chilean entries including two new films, “Take the Bridge” (2007) directed by Sergio M. Castilla, and “Fiestapatria” (2007) directed by Luis R. Rivera along with a restored and rediscovered work, “To Die A Little” (1967), directed by Alvaro Covacevich. |
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Also, in New York City, the newly founded H&M HighLine Festival – a forum for film, art and music - was curated by David Bowie this past May. The rock legend included a Chilean film, “Machuca” directed by Andrés Wood (2005) in his custom-tailored program of his all-time favorite Spanish language films. |
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Save the Date: First Chilean Film Festival in the Works! FilmChile: the Chilean Photo & Film Commission, has been hard at work coordinating the first Chilean Film Festival in the United States. Scheduled for Fall of 2007, the Festival will be held in New York City, and will feature the work of a handful of up and coming Chilean filmmakers, along with the work of some renowned and established Chilean filmmakers. Stay tuned for locations, dates and times – to be announced later this summer! Chilean Films in New York |
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- Human Rights Watch 2007 International Film Festival presents City of Photographers, a film by Sebastián Moreno Mardones Friday June 15: 1:30 pm Film Society of Lincoln Center’s Walter Reade Theater - 165 West 65th Street, plaza level For more information please visit www.filmlinc.com |
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- The Sugar Curtain (El Telon de Azucar), a film by Camilia Guzman Urzua Opening in New York on July 25!!! Wednesday July 25: 9pm The Two Boots Pioneer Theater – 155 East 3rd Street (between Avenues A and B) For more information please visit www.twoboots.com/pioneer |
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Chilean Movie Night?Break out the popcorn and make yourself comfortable! You can rent great Chilean films and watch them at home. Here are some recommendations: |
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Machuca Set in 1973 Santiago amid political unrest, this tale centers on the friendship of two schoolboys from vastly different backgrounds. After receiving a scholarship for poor kids, new pupil Pedro is bullied by his rich peers. Seeking escape from his stormy home life, well-to-do Gonzalo befriends Pedro. The two grow close despite class hierarchy, but politics invade the school and threaten to destroy their friendship. Available on Netflix netflix.com/ Movie/Machuca/ 70037504?trkid=148639 or Blockbuster blockbuster.com/ catalog/ movieDetails/248870 |
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Te Amo In this coming-of-age drama cast with virtually unknown actors, writer-director Sergio M. Castilla follows four Chilean teenagers who decide to shake up their summer by moving into an abandoned house in suburban Santiago. As they stake out their individual territories within the dwelling, they begin exploring their emerging identities. Daniela Ropert, Joshuas Walker, Emiliana Araya, Tamara Acosta and the director’s son, Adrian, co-star. Available on Netflix netflix.com/Movie/ Te_Amo_Made_in_Chile/ 70044510?trkid=189530&strkid=1843424736_4_0 or Blockbuster blockbuster.com/catalog/ movieDetails/ 275150 |
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Chile: Hasta Cuando? This gripping documentary exposes the political repression that existed in Chile under the brutal dictatorship of Gen. Augusto Pinochet. Filmmaker David Bradbury details indiscriminate arrests, military intimidation, brutal murders and unexplained disappearances. “Chile: Hasta Cuando?” garnered an Oscar nomination for Best Documentary and won the Cinematography Award and a Special Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. Available on Netflix netflix.com/Movie/ Chile_Hasta_Quando/ 60036684?trkid=189530&strkid=1843424736_0_0 |
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Coronacion When his rambunctiously batty 97-year-old mother becomes too much for him to handle, aging bachelor Andres Abalos hires Estela, the 17-year-old niece of his servant Lourdes, to look after the old woman. Over time, the solitary, wealthy Andres becomes obsessed with Estela and watches as she embarks on a passionate affair with the destitute Mario. The passion of Estela and Mario's relationship stands in stark contrast to the powerlessness Andres feels in halting the dissolution of both his life and household, and he grows increasingly despondent. Available at Blockbuster blockbuster.com/ catalog/ movieDetails/172735 Enjoy! |
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