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UofL REEL- Latin American Film Festival showcases the rich and diverse voices of Latin American Cinema

11/08/2024

Today is the day... you LAST CHANCE to catch a film from the marvelous 31st "Reel" Latin American Film Festival! See you for "Baby Girl" at NOON today in Ekstrom Library W104!!
Babygirl is a highlight of the New Wave of Dominican Cinema, offering a fresh exploration of class and race dynamics by inverting the typical “maid as a second mother” narrative. Set in an upper-class Dominican neighborhood, the film follows Dominique, a woman whose life is upended when her maid disappears, leaving behind her granddaughter and reigniting Dominique’s dormant maternal instincts. Through its compelling characters and subtle nods to films like Lucrecia Martel’s The Headless Woman, Babygirl presents an unsettling portrait of privilege and hidden desires that lingers long after viewing.

11/06/2024

This is your LAST CHANCE to catch films from the 31st Reel Latin American Film Festival! TOMORROW catch "Boca Chica" in the Floyd Theater at 7pm and FRIDAY catch "Baby Girl" in the Ekstrom Library W104 at 12pm! See you there!
Boca Chica, a standout of the New Wave of Dominican Cinema, is directed by Gabriella A. Moses and written by the team behind Pelo malo. The film, which won the Nora Ephron Award at Tribeca, explores the harsh realities faced by twelve-year-old Desi in a Dominican beach town, where she dreams of becoming a singer while confronting the insidious child s*x trade and societal complicity. Through Desi’s story, the film examines themes of identity, family, and the loss of innocence in a community where young girls are pressured to sacrifice their childhoods for survival.
Babygirl is a highlight of the New Wave of Dominican Cinema, offering a fresh exploration of class and race dynamics by inverting the typical “maid as a second mother” narrative. Set in an upper-class Dominican neighborhood, the film follows Dominique, a woman whose life is upended when her maid disappears, leaving behind her granddaughter and reigniting Dominique’s dormant maternal instincts. Through its compelling characters and subtle nods to films like Lucrecia Martel’s The Headless Woman, Babygirl presents an unsettling portrait of privilege and hidden desires that lingers long after viewing.

11/01/2024

TODAY ONLY! Come see "Cassandro" presented by the Department of Classical and Modern Languages, Latin American Latino Studies, Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies, and the LGBT Center! We look forward to seeing you at NOON in the Ekstrom Library Room W104!!
Cassandro, directed by Academy Award winner Roger Ross Williams, stars Gael García Bernal and tells the true story of Saúl Armendáriz, a gay amateur wrestler from El Paso who becomes an international sensation as “Cassandro, the Liberace of Lucha Libre.” By creating the flamboyant, unapologetically q***r persona of Cassandro, Saúl challenges the macho world of wrestling and transforms his own life. With appearances by Gael García Bernal and Bad Bunny, the film is a captivating celebration of Mexican American culture and an empowering story of breaking boundaries in a male-dominated sport.

10/29/2024

THIS WEEK ONLY! Classical and Modern Languages, in collaboration with Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies and , presents "Cassandro" at the Ekstrom Library room W104 on FRIDAY November 1st at 12pm! Don't miss out!
Based on the true story of Saúl Armendáriz, a gay amateur wrestler from El Paso, who rises to international stardom after he creates the character ‘Cassandro,’ the “Liberace of Lucha Libre.” In the process, he upends not just the macho wrestling world, but also his own life.

10/25/2024

TODAY is you LAST CHANCE to catch MACHUCA before the 31st "Reel" Latin American Film Festival is over! See you at 12pm in the Ekstrom Library Room W104!
Machuca is set in Santiago in 1973, during the days leading up to the military coup against Salvador Allende’s government. The film follows the friendship between Gonzalo, a privileged boy, and Pedro Machuca, a boy from a poorer background, as they navigate their differences amidst a politically turbulent Chile. Their bond is strained and ultimately disrupted by the coup, which leads to the militarization of their school and the expulsion of several students..

10/24/2024

Did you miss "Sun and Daughter" last week during the 31st "Reel" Latin American Film Festival? Not to worry! TONIGHT at 7pm in the Floyd Theater with snacks provided by the Louisville Cinema Society! TOMORROW is your last chance to catch "Machuca" in the Ekstrom Library W104 at 12pm as well! Don't miss out! Films descriptions below!
In Sun and Daughter, Ten-year-old Lucía’s family lives in the Island of the Sun (Isla del Sol) in the middle of Lake Titicaca in Bolivia; a place that’s as mystical as it is picturesque. When her father breaks from their routine one morning and leaves for the city to make money, Lucía finds it difficult to cope with his absence, building her daily life around the expectations of their reunion.
In Machuca, In 1973 in Santiago, Chile, Father McEnroe, the director of a private school, decides to integrate underprivileged native children into his classes. Pedro, whose family lives in shantytown, forms a friendship with Gonzalo, a middle class boy.

10/22/2024

Did you miss Sun and Daughter or Machuca last week? Not a problem! We're giving you a SECOND chance at screening the film(s) THIS WEEK! Come see Sun and Daughter at the Floyd Theater Thursday at 7pm and see Machuca Friday at 12pm!
Sun and Daughter- Ten-year-old Lucía’s family lives in the Island of the Sun (Isla del Sol) in the middle of Lake Titicaca in Bolivia; a place that’s as mystical as it is picturesque. When her father breaks from their routine one morning and leaves for the city to make money, Lucía finds it difficult to cope with his absence, building her daily life around the expectations of their reunion.
Machuca- In 1973 in Santiago, Chile, Father McEnroe, the director of a private school, decides to integrate underprivileged native children into his classes. Pedro, whose family lives in shantytown, forms a friendship with Gonzalo, a middle class boy.

10/18/2024

TODAY in the the Ekstrom Library W104 at 12pm (NOON) come and see Sun and Daughter!!
SUNDAY at the Speed Cinema at 12:30pm come and see Chronicles of a Wandering Saint!
Sun and Daughter is about a ten-year-old Lucía’s family lives in the Island of the Sun (Isla del Sol) in the middle of Lake Titicaca in Bolivia; a place that’s as mystical as it is picturesque. When her father breaks from their routine one morning and leaves for the city to make money, Lucía finds it difficult to cope with his absence, building her daily life around the expectations of their reunion.

10/17/2024

Join us TODAY at 7pm in the Floyd Theater for Machuca!! Tomorrow we'll be screening Sun and Daughter and we'll ALSO be screening Chronicles of a Wandering Saint on SUNDAY!
Machuca-- In 1973 in Santiago, Chile, Father McEnroe, the director of a private school, decides to integrate underprivileged native children into his classes. Pedro, whose family lives in shantytown, forms a friendship with Gonzalo, a middle class boy.

10/14/2024

THIS WEEK for the 31st Reel Latin American Film Festival come and see: Machuca at the Floyd Theater (7pm), Sun and Daughter at the Ekstrom Library Room W104 (12pm), and Chronicles of a Wandering Saint at the Speed Cinema at 12:30pm!
Machuca is set in Santiago in 1973, during the days leading up to the military coup against Salvador Allende’s government. The film follows the friendship between Gonzalo, a privileged boy, and Pedro Machuca, a boy from a poorer background, as they navigate their differences amidst a politically turbulent Chile. Their bond is strained and ultimately disrupted by the coup, which leads to the militarization of their school and the expulsion of several students.
Sun and Daughter is a feel-good debut by Bolivian director Catalina Razzini showcases her as a remarkable new talent. With cinematography by Santiago Racaj, it beautifully captures the stunning landscape of the Island of the Sun in a style reminiscent of John Ford. The film has also earned a five-star rating on IMDb.
Chronicle of a Wandering Saint takes place in a small Argentine village, Rita Lopez, a devout but fiercely competitive woman, plans to stage a miracle to achieve sainthood. With her husband’s help, she orchestrates a grand reveal of a lost statue found in her chapel. However, an unexpected event uncovers a hidden magic that leads Rita to question her ambitions and assumptions.

10/11/2024

TODAY! The 31st Reel continues with BOCA CHICA in the Ekstrom Library Room W104 at NOON! Hope to see you there!
a standout of the New Wave of Dominican Cinema, is directed by Gabriella A. Moses and written by the team behind Pelo malo. The film, which won the Nora Ephron Award at Tribeca, explores the harsh realities faced by twelve-year-old Desi in a Dominican beach town, where she dreams of becoming a singer while confronting the insidious child s*x trade and societal complicity. Through Desi’s story, the film examines themes of identity, family, and the loss of innocence in a community where young girls are pressured to sacrifice their childhoods for survival.

10/10/2024

TODAY! The 31st Reel Latin American Film Festival kicks off with our premiere event film-- Baby Girl!!
Come out to the Floyd Theater at 7pm! All are welcome and the film is subtitled in English! Hope to see you there!
a highlight of the New Wave of Dominican Cinema, offering a fresh exploration of class and race dynamics by inverting the typical “maid as a second mother” narrative. Set in an upper-class Dominican neighborhood, the film follows Dominique, a woman whose life is upended when her maid disappears, leaving behind her granddaughter and reigniting Dominique’s dormant maternal instincts. Through its compelling characters and subtle nods to films like Lucrecia Martel’s The Headless Woman, Babygirl presents an unsettling portrait of privilege and hidden desires that lingers long after viewing.

10/03/2024

The 31st Reel kicks off in ONE WEEK!
Starting with Babygirl a highlight of the New Wave of Dominican Cinema, offering a fresh exploration of class and race dynamics by inverting the typical “maid as a second mother” narrative. Set in an upper-class Dominican neighborhood, the film follows Dominique, a woman whose life is upended when her maid disappears, leaving behind her granddaughter and reigniting Dominique’s dormant maternal instincts. Through its compelling characters and subtle nods to films like Lucrecia Martel’s The Headless Woman, Babygirl presents an unsettling portrait of privilege and hidden desires that lingers long after viewing.
And on Friday with Boca Chica, a standout of the New Wave of Dominican Cinema, is directed by Gabriella A. Moses and written by the team behind Pelo malo. The film, which won the Nora Ephron Award at Tribeca, explores the harsh realities faced by twelve-year-old Desi in a Dominican beach town, where she dreams of becoming a singer while confronting the insidious child s*x trade and societal complicity. Through Desi’s story, the film examines themes of identity, family, and the loss of innocence in a community where young girls are pressured to sacrifice their childhoods for survival.
All films subtitled in English! Come see us!

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