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Cine En El Centro Series Features Latin Films September 2009 – June 2010
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Spanish-Language Movie Series Begins With “Mientras Llega El Dia” Sept. 24
The public is invited to watch “Mientras Llega El Dia” on Thursday, Sept. 24, as part of the new Cine en el Centro monthly film series at East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center. Series curator Luis Bonilla will present a short introduction of the featured film at 6 p.m. After the screening, Bonilla will lead a discussion on the film in Spanish. Admission is free. The center is located at 250 N. Eastern Ave., on the southeast corner at Stewart Avenue. Call (702) 229-1515 for more information.
The movie is set amid the turbulent backdrop of Ecuador's bid for independence from Spain in 1809. A romance blooms between local librarian Pedro and the beautiful Judit. Will the couple help usher in the revolution, or will their voices be forever silenced? Directed by Camilo Luzuriaga in 2004, this unrated romantic drama stars Marilú Vaca, Aristides Vargas, Gonzalo Gonzalo, Víctor Hugo Gallegos and Alfredo Espinosa and is 100 minutes long
The Cine en el Centro Spanish-language film series is presented by the city of Las Vegas, Cox Communications, VeneMovies, Venevision International, La Nueva 103.5 FM, Recuerdo 99.3 FM, Radio Variedades 870 AM, Tortillas Los Arcos and El Mercadito. The movies, all award-winning, blockbuster films from Latin America and Spain, have been donated by VeneMovies and Venevision International to provide cultural enrichment to the Hispanic community. Upcoming films include “Trece Campanadas” on Oct. 15 and “El Cometa” on Nov. 19.
The East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center annually hosts numerous programs, from concerts and festivals to classes in the arts, for children and adults. Call the center at (702) 229-1515 for a fall ArtQ programs brochure, or view it online at www.lasvegasparksandrec.com.
Other films in the Cine en el Centro series include:
Thursday, Oct. 15, 6 p.m.
“TRECE Campanadas” (2002)
Unrated, 108 minutes, Spanish
An atmospheric horror film that captures the torment and power of artistic production, ”TRECE CAMPANADAS” stars Juan Diego Botto (“THE DANCER UPSTAIRS”) as Jacobo, a young, troubled sculptor who suffered the tragic death of his father when he was a small boy. One fateful night, 13 peals of the cathedral bell preceded the shotgun blast that killed Mateo (Luis Tosar, “MONDAYS IN THE SUN”), Jacobo's father. Jacobo returns home from Buenos Aires when he discovers that his mother, thought to be dead for many years, is actually alive and in a psychiatric institution. Upon his arrival, he begins to be tormented by visions of his father, urging him to finish work on a sculpture for the cathedral that he had begun many years ago. Soon, however, Mateo's true intentions are discovered: once Jacobo finishes the work, he will take over his son's body and return to life. Jacobo is plagued by the sound of the tolling cathedral bell — but is he really being visited by his father's ghost, or is he suffering from the same schizophrenia that holds his mother captive?
Thursday, Nov. 19, 6 p.m.
“El Cometa” (1999)
Unrated, 99 minutes, Spanish
Set in 1910 during the uprising of Madero’s forces against the Porfirio Diaz command, “El Cometa” is the story of love, war and the cinema. Romualdo runs a variety show that just lost its biggest star, his son Victor (Diego Luna), to the lure of the cinema and cinematographer Guy (Patrick LeMauff). Guy agrees to help Romualdo get his act back on track in exchange for harboring Valentina (Ana Claudia Talancon), the daughter of a Madero rebel.
Thursday, Dec. 10, 6 p.m.
“Santos Peregrinos” (2004)
Unrated, 94 minutes, Spanish
Set in Mexico City, “SANTOS PEREGRINOS” is a comedic look at how lives can change when a sudden financial upturn occurs. The occupants of an apartment block make a startling discovery when they find three religious figurines, belonging to a deceased resident of the building, are carved from solid gold. Chaos breaks out as greed and tension runs rife throughout the minds of the occupants, who suddenly realize they could have a chance to make a fortune. A remake of Alex De La Iglesia's “LA COMUNIDAD,” “SANTOS PEREGRINOS” is lighter in tone than Iglesia's dark comedy, providing plenty of mirthful moments as the story gently winds to its conclusion.
Thursday, Jan. 14, 6 p.m.
“Partes Usadas” (2007)
Unrated, 95 minutes, Spanish
Ivan is a 14-year-old boy and lives with his Uncle Jaime, a mediocre businessman of used car parts. Both of them dream of a better life and are saving to immigrate to Chicago. They soon realize they need more money to pay the pollero. Jaime decides to introduce his nephew to the world of stolen car parts. Ivan is a quick learner and invites his friend Efrain to help him. Both teenagers start to have fun and fulfill the uncle's "invoice orders" until Ivan finds out that his uncle has opposite intentions for the trip they are saving for and planning to do together.
Thursday, Feb. 18, 6 p.m.
“La Celestina” (1996)
Unrated, 96 minutes, Spanish
Calisto (Juan Diego Botto) is a young knight who has fallen madly in love with Melibea (Penelope Cruz). Failing to win her, Calisto is goaded by his servant to seek the help of the sorceress Celestina. Another servant, Parmeno, tries to dissuade his master from resorting to the witch, but to no avail. Determined to woo Melibea, the lovesick Romeo pays the old woman to work her magic, touching off a string of events with dire consequences.
Thursday, March 18, 6 p.m.
“La Ley de Herodes” (2000)
Rated R, 120 minutes, Spanish
It's 1949, and following the brutal murder of a small Mexican town's mayor, the genteel and humble Juan Vargas (Damian Alcazar), a janitor, is appointed his successor. But in spite of his efforts to steer clear of corruption, Juan finally succumbs to the allure of dirty politics, emerging as a man with few scruples and deep grudges. Co-stars Pedro Armendariz Jr. and Delia Casanova.
Thursday, April 15, 6 p.m.
“Soñar No Cuesta Nada” (2006)
Unrated, 95 minutes, Spanish
Based on a true story, this action-packed comedy follows four overworked Colombian soldiers who stumble upon $46 million while on a rescue mission in the jungle. They decide to keep the cash for themselves rather than turn it in to the government. With their only route home destroyed by rebels, the soldiers work feverishly to get back to civilization so they can take advantage of their newfound fortune.
Thursday, May 13, 6 p.m.
“Coversaciones con Mama” (2004)
Unrated, 90 minutes, Spanish
When he's unexpectedly downsized from his job, Jaime, a 50-something father of two with a beautiful house, two cars and the seemingly perfect suburban life, is forced to cut a few luxuries from his budget -- including his 82-year-old mother's apartment, for which he currently pays all the bills. But preparing to break the news to mama is nothing compared to the surprise she's been keeping from her son.
Thursday, June 24, 6 p.m.
“Adiós con el Corazon” (2000)
Unrated, 89 minutes, Spanish
Middle-aged lady-killer Juan (Juan Luis Galiardo) scratches out a living, getting by on his charisma and his gambling skills. But all bets are off when Caty (Laura Ramos) arrives on the scene, professing to be his daughter from a tryst two decades earlier. What ensues is a comical succession of events that turns Juan's life topsy-turvy in this final film from the state-of-Spain trilogy by director José Luis García Sánchez.