Latin American Film Festival Latin American Film Festival Latin American Film Festival
Introduction: Dear Friends, It is with great pleasure that the Embassies of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Cuba, Mexico, Spain, and the special guests, Portugal and Uruguay, bring to New Zealand the 11th Latin American Film Festival. This year, the Festival has been extended to include a growing number of cities around the country with Auckland, New Plymouth, Wellington, Palmerston North, Tauranga and Dunedin all set to enjoy the delights that Latin American, Spanish and Portuguese cinema will offer. The 11th Latin American Film Festival is a window through which we have the opportunity We hope to gain an insight into other countries and their you enjoy cultures. This year the Embassies have carefully the festival. selected a wide variety of films, each in its own way a sensory experience serving to represent the country in which it was made. H.E. Mr. Fernando Escalona, The main purpose of the 11th Latin American Ambassador of Argentina Film Festival is to show and share a part of our identity through these films, bringing Latin H.E. Ms. Renate Stille, American, Spanish and Portuguese cultures into Ambassador of Brazil New Zealand cities, while also creating links H.E. Ms. Maria del Carmen within the local community. Herrera Caseiro, Year after year, we have received remarkable Ambassador of Cuba support from a number of organisations H.E. Mr. Isauro Torres Negri, that recognise the importance of this event Ambassador of Chile and we are extremely grateful to all of those involved. As the Festival now moves into H.E. Mrs. Leonora Rueda, Ambassador of Mexico its second decade, we wish to reiterate our sincere gratitude to all the sponsors and other H.E. Mr Rui Quartin-Santos, supporters who have ensured that this remain a Ambassador of Portugal (resident in Canberra) regular event on this country’s cultural calendar. Finally, we wish to convey our thanks to our H.E. Jesús Sanz Escorihuela, respective Governments and of course to Ambassador of Spain the talented filmmakers from Latin America, H.E. Alberto Fajardo, Spain and Portugal who have made their work Ambassador of Uruguay available for all of us to enjoy. (resident in Canberra)
Latin American Film Festival Latin American Film Festival Latin American Film Festival
Contents: Page Details 01 Argentinian Film 02 Brazilian Film 03 Chilean Film 04 Cuban Film 05 Mexican Film 06 Portuguese Film 07 Spanish Film 08 Uruguayan Film 09 Wellington & Dunedin Info 10 Auckland Info 11 New Plymouth Tauranga Info 12 Palmerston North and Ticket Info 13 Wellington and New Plymouth Maps 14 Auckland and Dunedin Maps 15 Tauranga Map 16 Acknowledgements
Latin American Film Festival Latin American Film Festival Latin American Film Festival
Argentina
“Aballay, the Man without Fear” Aballay, el Hombre sin Miedo
Director Fernando Spiner Cast Pablo Cedrón Nazareno Casero Claudio Rissi Moro Anghileri Time 101 Min Genre Drama/Westren Year 2010
01
Aballay was a bad tempered gaucho. But sometimes the image reflected by a mirror makes a man reconsider his whole life. After killing a man, the terrified look of the victim’s son raised Aballay’s consciousness about his savagery. Years go by, Aballay makes a promise and keeps it: he doesn’t kill or steal again. He becomes a sort of saint to people’s eyes. But that kid’s look doesn’t leave him. Aballay knows that the kid will look for him... And he will find him.
Original version with English subtitles.
Latin American Film Festival Latin American Film Festival Latin American Film Festival
Brazil
“Estômago: A Gastronomic Story” Estômago
Some people eat, while others get eaten: such is life. Raimundo Nonato, our protagonist, finds an alternate path to face his challenges: he cooks. While working in the kitchens of a bar, an Italian restaurant and finally a prison, Nonato learns how to get by in a society driven by the acquisition of power. Estômago is an adult fable about power, sex and cooking. Literally delicious. Inspired by the short story “Presos pelo Estômago” (Caught by the Stomach) by Lusa Silvestre. Voted the best Brazilian feature movie of 2008 by the Brazilian Cinema Academy. Winner of 18 prizes, being 14 at international film festivals. Original version with English subtitles.
Director Marcos Jorge Cast João Miguel Fabiula Nascimento Babu Santana Carlo Briani Time 112min Genre Comedy/Drama Year 2007
02
Latin American Film Festival Latin American Film Festival Latin American Film Festival
Chile
“The Life of Fish” La Vida de los Peces
Director Matías Bize Cast Santiago Cabrera Blanca Lewin Víctor Montero Sebastián Layseca Time 84min Genre Drama Year 2010
03
At a house party, a handsome man wanders around catching up with friends he has not seen for some years. A travel writer now based in Berlin, Andre appears to be living an exciting international life, and yet... something has drawn him back home to Santiago. As the night goes on, we realize that a tragedy binds this group - an event that was also the impetus for Andre’s departure from Chile years ago. Moreover, there is someone at the party he goes to great lengths to avoid. But she is the very person he most needs to see. Original version with English subtitles.
Latin American Film Festival Latin American Film Festival Latin American Film Festival
Cuba
“Old House” Casa Vieja
Based on the classic Cuban piece The Old House by writer Abelardo Estorino, the film tells the story of Esteban, who returns home after a 14-year absence when he learns of the imminent death of his father. Residing outside of his native Cuba he re-encounters a past that is almost intact. Secrets, old grudges, misunderstandings, and intolerance leave him to stay in a home where time seems to have stood still.
Original version with English subtitles.
Director Lester Hamlet Cast Yadier Fernández Manuel Porto Alberto Pujol Daisy Quintana Time 93min Genre Drama Year 2010
04
Latin American Film Festival Latin American Film Festival Latin American Film Festival
Mexico
“To the Sea” Alamar
Director Pedro González-Rubio Cast Jorge Machado Roberta Palombini Natan Machado Palombini Néstor Marín Time 70min Genre Drama/Comedy Year 2009
05
A young man of Mayan roots and Natan, his half Italian son, embark on an ancestral journey into the open sea. Banco Chinchorro, their main destination, is part of the second largest coral reef barrier in the planet. With the help of Matraca, an old fisherman in the area, the day-to-day activities reveal harmony between man and nature, father and son.
Original version with English subtitles.
Latin American Film Festival Latin American Film Festival Latin American Film Festival
Portugal
“The Strange Case of Angelica” O Estrano Caso de Angélica
Isaac is a young photographer living in a boarding house in Régua. In the middle of the night, he receives an urgent call from a wealthy family to come and take the last photograph of their daughter, Angélica, who died just a few days after her wedding. Arriving at the house of mourning, Isaac gets his first glimpse of Angélica and is overwhelmed by her beauty. As soon as he looks at her through the lens of his camera, the young woman appears to come back to life just for him. Isaac instantly falls in love with her. From that moment on, Angélica will haunt him night and day, until exhaustion. Original version with English subtitles.
Director Manoel Oliveira Cast Pilar López de Ayala Filipe Vargas Ricardo Trêpa José Manuel Mendes Time 97min Genre Drama Year 2010
06
Latin American Film Festival Latin American Film Festival Latin American Film Festival
Spain
“The Method” El Método
Director Marcelo Piñeyro Cast Ernesto Alterio Najwa Nimri Pablo Echarre Eduard Fernández Time 115min Genre Thriller Year 2005
07
During an anti-globalisation protest, seven candidates are assembled for the final stage of the selection process for a single high-level position at a multinational company. The tension becomes palpable when they realise they must compete against one another in a ruthless new American HR test known as the Grönholm Method. Their first challenge is to identify a corporate mole in their midst - and eject them. As the questioning turns accusative, vicious and humiliating, no one knows who to trust, what their next challenge will be, or how far they’ll have to go. Based on an acclaimed play by Jordi Galcerán, The Method is an intelligent thriller about the suspicion, paranoia, and betrayal at the heart of corporate politics. Original version with English subtitles.
Latin American Film Festival Latin American Film Festival Latin American Film Festival
Uruguay
“The Pope’s Toilet” El Baño del Papa
It’s 1988 and Pope John Paul II‘s impending visit to a small Uruguayan town stimulates a flurry of activity among the humble locals, who hope to strike it rich by catering to the needs of the 50,000 expected pilgrims. Petty smuggler Beto is convinced he has the best idea of all—he uses his family’s savings to build a toilet in front of his house and charge for its use. His efforts bring about unexpected consequences, and the final results will surprise everyone.
Original version with English subtitles.
Directors César Charlone Enrique Fernandéz Cast César Troncoso Virginia Méndez Mario Silva Virginia Ruiz Time 90min Genre Drama Year 2007
08
Latin American Film Festival Latin American Film Festival Latin American Film Festival
Wellington
Film Archive
Date
pm
Film
Country
Min
23 May
5:30
The Life of Fish
Chile
84
7:15
Aballay, the Man Without Fear
Argentina
101
5:30
To the Sea
Mexico
70
7:15
Estômago: A Gastronomic Story
Brazil
112
5:30
Old House
Cuba
93
7:15
The Strange case of Angelica
Portugal
97
5.00
The Method
Spain
115
7:15
The Pope’s Toilet
Uruguay
90
24 May
25 May
26 May
Dunedin
University of Otago
Date
pm
Film
Country
Min
11 July
6:00
Estômago: A Gastronomic Story
Brazil
112
13 July
6:00
The Strange case of Angelica
Portugal
97
16 July
6:00
Aballay, the Man Without Fear
Argentina
101
18 July
6:00
Old House
Cuba
93
20 July
6:00
The Life of Fish
Chile
84
23 July
6:00
The Pope’s Toilet
Uruguay
90
25 July
6:00
The Method
Spain
115
27 July
6:00
To the Sea
Mexico
70
University of Otago Lecture Hall Screenings
09
Dates
11 & 13 July
16, 18 & 20 July
23 & 25 July
27 July
Lecture Halls
BURNS 4 Arts Building
BURNS 3 Arts Buliding
Castle B- Castle Lecture Theatre
A3N7Arts Building
Auckland
Rialto Cinemas Newmarket
Date
pm
Film/Special Events
Country
Min
06 June
5:30
Special Drinks and Nibbles
-
-
6:15
Films for Foodies ScreeningEstômago: A Gastronomic Story
Brazil
112
7:00
Opening Night Reception
-
-
8:30
Opening Screening: To the Sea
Mexico
70
12:00
The Pope’s Toilet
Uruguay
90
6:15
The Strange case of Angelica
Portugal
97
8:30
Aballay, the Man Without Fear
Argentina
101
4:00
Old House
Cuba
93
6:15
Estômago: A Gastronomic Story
Brazil
112
8:30
The Method
Spain
115
3:15
To the Sea
Mexico
70
5:30
Aballay, the Man Without Fear
Argentina
101
7:45
The Life of Fish
Chile
84
18 June
8:30
The Strange case of Angelica
Portugal
97
19 June
6:15
The Method
Spain
115
8.30
The Pope’s Toilet
Uruguay
90
12:00
Estômago: A Gastronomic Story
Brazil
112
6:15
The Life of Fish
Chile
84
8:30
Old House
Cuba
93
14 June
15 June
16 June
17 June
20 June
All films are no complimentaries, and no cinema vouchers, movie money or ticket discount offers can be used for festival films. All sessions have allocated seating, so pre-booking is recommended. ID will be required for discounted tickets (senior, student), and for all restricted films. 2 hours free carparking is available in the Tournament Rialto Carpark on Kent Street (behind the cinema), Newmarket. Just show your ticket on exit. Please note, charges apply for all parking over 2 hours.
10
Latin American Film Festival Latin American Film Festival Latin American Film Festival
New Plymouth Date
pm
Film
Country
Min
21 July
1:00
Old House
Cuba
93
3:00
Estômago: A Gastronomic Story
Brazil
112
22 July
28 July
29 July
1:00
The Life of Fish
Chile
84
3:00
Aballay, the Man Without Fear
Argentina
101
1:00
The Strange case of Angelica
Portugal
97
3:00
The Pope’s Toilet
Uruguay
90
1:00
To the Sea
Mexico
70
3:00
The Method
Spain
115
Tauranga
Rialto Cinemas, Goddard Centre.
Date
pm
Film
Country
Min
13 June
8:40
Opening Night ScreeningEstômago: A Gastronomic Story
Brazil
112
14 June
1:15
The Pope’s Toilet
Uruguay
90
6:15
The Life of Fish
Chile
84
1:15
The Strange case of Angelica
Portugal
97
6:15
Aballay, the Man Without Fear
Argentina
101
1:15
Old House
Cuba
93
3:30
To the Sea
Mexico
70
6:15
The Method
Spain
115
1:15
The Life of Fish
Chile
84
6:15
The Strange case of Angelica
Portugal
97
18 June
6:15
Estômago: A Gastronomic Story
Brazil
112
19 June
1:15
To the Sea
Mexico
70
6:15
The Pope’s Toilet
Uruguay
90
1:15
Aballay, the Man Without Fear
Argentina
101
6:15
Old House
Cuba
93
15 June
16 June
17 June
20 June
11
Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
Palmerston North
Central Library
Date
pm
Film
Country
Min
16 June
7:00
Old House
Cuba
93
19 June
7:00
The Strange case of Angelica
Portugal
97
21 June
7:00
Aballay, the Man Without Fear
Argentina
101
23 June
7:00
The Life of Fish
Chile
84
24 June
7:00
The Pope’s Toilet
Uruguay
90
26 June
7:00
The Method
Spain
115
28 June
7:00
Estômago: A Gastronomic Story
Brazil
112
30 June
7:00
To the Sea
Mexico
70
Ticket Information Cinema and City
Event
Adult $
Student $
Senior $
Rialto Cinemas Newmarket, Auckland.
Opening Night
$25
$25
$25
Info: Festival tickets can be purchased at the box office, online at www.rialto.co.nz , or by phone on (09) 369 2417 (Newmarket only). Booking fees may apply.
Films For Foodies
$35
$35
$35
Mon - Thur
$15.50
$13.50
$10.50
Fri- Sat
$16.50
$14.50
$12.50
Rialto Cinemas Goddard Centre, Tauranga.
Mon - Sun
Ticket prices vary from $ 8.50 to $ 15.50. Go to: www.rialtotauranga.co.nz Phone: (07) 577 0445, email: cinema@rialtotauranga.co.nz
Film Archive, Wellington
Mon - Sun
$8
$6
$6
Univerity of Otago, Dunedin
Mon - Sun
Free
Free
Free
Govett-Brewster Gallery, New Plymouth
Mon - Sun
Free
Free
Free
Central Library, Palmerston North
Mon - Sun
Gold Coin Donation for All Sessions.
12
Latin American Film Festival Latin American Film Festival Latin American Film Festival
Wellington
New Plymouth
13
Film Archive, 84Taranaki St.
Govett-Brewster Art Gallery, 42 Queen St.
Auckland
Dunedin
Rialto Cinemas, 167 Broadway St. Newmarket.
University of Otago, Lecture Halls.
14
Latin American Film Festival Latin American Film Festival Latin American Film Festival
Grey St.
Selwyn St.
Cameron Rd.
t. Wharf S t. S Spring
Elizabeth St. First Ave.
Devonport Rd.
ive Glasgow St.
imu Dr
. an St
McLe
rand The St St.
Ta k it
Rialto Cinemas, Goddard Centre, 21 Devonport Rd.
Willow
Waikareao Expressway
Tauranga
Second Ave.
Please Enjoy!
Latin American Film Festival 2012 15
Acknowledgements: Mayor Celia Wade-Brown, Councillor Ray Ahipene-Mercer, Natasha Petkovic-Jeremic and Mark Farrar from Wellington City Council; Kate Fisken from Corona; Warwick Murray, Nicola Gilmour, Miriam Ross and Amber Walters from VUW; Leonel Alvarado from Massey University; Penelope Collinson from CELW; Yovanka Tomitch from Language Link,; Kate Larkindale and all staff at Paramount Cinema; Veronica Oliveira from Dragonfly; Eliseu Oliveira and team from Brazil Express; Meredith Robertshawe, Felicity Connell, Kelly Wells and all staff at the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery; Kathryn Bennet, Michelle Veysey and all staff at Rialto Cinemas Newmarket; Clayton Morgan and all staff at Rialto Tauranga; Lance Swain, Meika Campbell and Nate Harper from HI Q Liquor – Cachaça 51; Roberta Queiroga and Patricia Dalcuque from As Livreiras; Carmen Castro-Verbeek from Incafe; Dr Simon Ryan, Dr Angela Gracia and Flavia Rubini-Lean from Portuguese and Spanish Programmes, Department of Languages and Cultures, University of Otago; Scott Crookstone from Pernord Ricard; José Colmeiro, Prince of Asturias Chair, University of Auckland; Mark Sweeney and all the staff at Film Archive. 16
Latin American Film Festival 2012 Sponsors