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2024 Festival
October 4&苍产蝉辫;鈥&苍产蝉辫;6
Free admission. Films in original languages with English subtitles.
Films and Events
Friday, October 4
5:00 p.m.&苍产蝉辫;鈥&苍产蝉辫;WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION / Receta No Incluida (Puerto Rico 2022)
Followed by a Q&A and reception with Director Juliana Mait茅
Saturday, October 5
2:00 p.m.&苍产蝉辫;鈥&苍产蝉辫;THE ETERNAL MEMORY / La Memoria Infinita (Chile 2023)
Directed by Maite Alberdi
4:00 p.m.&苍产蝉辫;鈥&苍产蝉辫;LOVE AND REVOLUTION / Te Estoy Amando Locamente (Spain 2023)
Directed by Alejandro Mar铆n
Sunday, October 6
2:00 p.m.&苍产蝉辫;鈥&苍产蝉辫;CASSANDRO (Mexico 2023)
Directed by Roger Ross Williams and starring Gael Garc铆a Bernal
4:00 p.m.&苍产蝉辫;鈥&苍产蝉辫;础尝贰骋搁脥础&苍产蝉辫; (Spain 2021)
Directed by Violeta Salama
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Disclaimer 杨贵妃传媒视频 Film Content and Views Expressed
The films presented in this festival are the creative expressions of their respective creators and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of 杨贵妃传媒视频 or its affiliates. The purpose of showcasing these films is to provide a platform for artistic exploration and cultural exchange. The diverse range of perspectives presented in these films may include themes, content, or viewpoints that some viewers may find challenging, thought-provoking, or controversial.
杨贵妃传媒视频 encourages open dialogue and critical thinking, and the inclusion of a film in this festival does not constitute an endorsement of its content by the University. We respect the freedom of artistic expression and believe that films have the power to engage audiences in meaningful conversations about various subjects.
Viewers are advised that some films may contain content such as strong language, explicit imagery, sensitive topics, or differing ideologies. Viewer discretion is advised, and attendees should use their own judgment when selecting films to watch. The university is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment, and we encourage viewers to engage with the films and each other in a respectful and considerate manner.
The film festival aims to provide a platform for filmmakers to share their unique perspectives, fostering a deeper understanding of different cultures, ideas, and narratives. As such, the films may challenge preconceptions, evoke emotions, and spark discussions that contribute to the educational and artistic experience of the 杨贵妃传媒视频 community.
By attending this film festival, viewers acknowledge that the films presented are artistic works and may not reflect the views of University, its faculty, staff, students, or administration. The college is proud to support the freedom of expression and the exploration of diverse viewpoints through the medium of film.
Organizers of LULASFF
SPONSORS
Siekman Foundation
Helen Barr Rudin Fund and Foreign Language Coalition
Department of Spanish
Friends of the Festival
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PAST EDITIONS
2023
Guest Speaker: Prof. Patricia Vilches, "Between Dictatorship and Democracy: Chile, 50 Years After the Coup"
- CHILE '76 (Chile, 2022)
- ARGENTINA, 1985 (Argentina, 2022)
- THE FISHBOWL / La Pecera (Puerto Rico, 2023)
- A PLACE CALLED MUSIC / Un Lugar Llamado M煤sica (Mexico, 2022)
- LOST IN THE NIGHT / Perdidos en la Noche (Mexico, 2023)
- THE BEASTS / As Bestas (Spain, 2022)
2022
Guest speaker: Dr. Javier Guerrero (Princeton University).
- THE WEASELS' TALE / El cuento de las comadrejas (Argentina, 2019)
- PRAYERS FOR THE STOLEN / Noche de fuego (Mexico, 2021)
- Talk "ALMOD脫VAR: A CRITICAL TAKE" by Dr. Javier Guerrero
- PARALLEL MOTHERS / Madres paralelas (Spain, 2021)
- CLARA SOLA (Costa Rica, 2021)
- THE GOOD BOSS / El buen patr贸n (Spain, 2021)
- A WORLD FOR JULIUS / Un mundo para Julius (Peru, 2021)
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2019
Guest speaker: Film director Gonzalo Justiniano (Damn Kids, Chile 2018).
- PERFECT STRANGERS / Perfectos desconocidos (Mexico, 2018)
- BROKEN PANTIES / Calzones rotos (Chile, 2018)
- BIRDS OF PASSAGE / P谩jaros de verano (Colombia, 2018)
- THE ANGEL / El 脕ngel (Argentina, 2018)
- THE CHAMBERMAID / La camarista (Mexico, 2019)
- JOURNEY TO A MOTHER鈥橲 ROOM / Viaje al cuarto de una madre (Spain, 2018)
- DAMN KIDS / Cabros de mierda (Chile, 2018) and Q&A with Damn Kid鈥檚 director Gonzalo Justiniano
2018
Guest speakers: film director Carla Cavina (Puerto Rico), and producers Tania Zamora and Francesca Romero, LU '11 (Mexico).
- WOODPECKERS (Jos茅 Mar铆a Cabral, Dominican Republic, 2017)
- THE LAST SUIT (Pablo Solarz, Argentina, 2017)
- TEMPEST (Tatiana Huezo, Mexico, 2016)
- THE UNTAMED (Amat Escalante, Mexico, 2016)
- EXTRA-TERRESTRIALS (Carla Cavina, Puerto Rico, 2016)
- NOBODY'S WATCHING (Julia Solomonoff, Argentina, 2017)
- SUMMER 1993 (Carla Sim贸n, Spain, 2017)
- SPIDER THIEVES (Guillermo Helo, Chile, 2017)
2017
Guest speaker: film director Ar铆 Maniel Cruz (Puerto Rico).
- THE BRIDE (Paula Ortiz, Spain, 2015)
- THE CLAN (Pablo Trapero, Argentina, 2015)
- ALIAS MARIA (Jos茅 Luis Rugeles, Colombia, 2015)
- THE COMPANION (Pavel Giroud, Cuba, 2015)
- BEFORE THE ROOSTER CROWS (Ar铆 Maniel Cruz, Puerto Rico, 2016)
- DESIERTO (Jon谩s Cuar贸n, Mexico, 2016)
- NERUDA (Pablo Larra铆n, Chile, 2016)
- JULIETA (Pedro Almod贸var, Spain, 2016)
2016
Keynote: "Latin American Cinema and Globalization," Dr. Sophia McClennen (Penn State U).
Guest speaker: Film director and actor Brionne Davis (Embrace of the Serpent).
- WILD TALES (Dami谩n Szifron, Argentina 2014)
- MAGICAL GIRL (Carlos Vermut, Spain 2014)
- 600 MILES (Gabriel Ripstein, Mexico 2015)
- FROM AFAR (Lorenzo Vigas, Venezuela 2015)
- THE CLUB (Pablo Larra铆n, Chile, 2015)
- THE EMBRACE OF THE SERPENT (Ciro Guerra, Colombia 2015)
- MARSHLAND (Alberto Rodr铆guez, Spain 2014)
2015
Keynote: 鈥淟atin America and/in the Global World Order,鈥 Dr. Walter Mignolo (Duke U).
Guest speakers: film directors Rub茅n Mendoza (Colombia) and Mois茅s Sep煤lveda (Chile).
- BAD HAIR (Mariana Rond贸n, Venezuela 2013)
- DUST ON THE TONGUE (Rub茅n Mendoza, Colombia 2014)
- TWO SHOTS FIRED (Mart铆n Rejtman, Argentina 2014)
- TO KILL A MAN (Alejandro Fern谩ndez, Chile 2014)
- CANTINFLAS (Sebasti谩n del Amo, Mexico, 2014)
- THE ILLITERATE (Mois茅s Sep煤lveda, Chile 2013)
- LIVING IS EASY WITH EYES CLOSED (David Trueba, Spain 2013)
2014
Guest speakers: film directors Juan Andr茅s Arango (Colombia), Adri谩n Saba (Per煤) and Catherine Tatge (USA).
- AFTER LUC脥A (Michel Franco, Mexico 2012)
- WAKOLDA/THE GERMAN DOCTOR (Luc铆a Puenzo, Argentina 2013)
- LA PLAYA DC (Juan Andr茅s Arango, Colombia 2012)
- SO MUCH WATER, (Ana Guevara, Uruguay 2013)
- THE CLEANER, (Adri谩n Saba, Peru 2012)
- WHITE ELEPHANT, (Pablo Trapero, Argentina 2012)
- GLORIA, (Sebasti谩n Lelio, Chile 2013)
- CANNIBAL (Manuel Mart铆n Cuenca, Spain 2013)
2013
Guest speakers: film directors Solveig Hoogesteijn (Venezuela) and Raphael Alvarez (Brazil), and Dr. Javier Guerrero (Princeton U)
- BLANCANIEVES (Pablo Berger, Spain 2012)
- MAROA (Solveig Hoogesteijn, Venezuela 2006)
- DUDAMEL: LET THE CHILDREN PLAY (Alberto Arvelo, Venezuela 2010)
- DZI CROQUETTES (Raphael Alvarez and Tatiana Issa, Brazil 2009)
- THE VIOLIN (Francisco Vargas, Mexico 2005)
- BIRDS OF PASSAGE (Rachel Lears, USA-Uruguay 2009)
- MARIMBAS FROM HELL (Julio Hern谩ndez Cord贸n, Guatemala 2010)
- THE WIND JOURNEYS (Ciro Guerra, Colombia 2009)
- VIOLETA WENT TO HEAVEN (Andr茅s Wood, Chile 2011)
2012
Keynote: "The Films of Pedro Almod贸var," Dr. Paul Julian Smith (CUNY)
- THE SKIN I LIVE IN (Pedro Almod贸var, Spain 2011)
- THE FISH CHILD (Luc铆a Puenzo, Argentina 2009)
- 搁贰痴贰搁脱狈 (Diego R铆squez, Venezuela 2011)
- LEAP YEAR (Michael Rowe, Mexico 2010)
- A YEAR WITHOUT LOVE (Anah铆 Berneri, Argentina 2005)
- UNDERTOW (Javier Fuentes Le贸n, Peru 2009)
- LOVE FOR SALE (Karim Ainou, Brazil 2006)
- MOSQUITA & MARI (Aurora Guerrero, USA 2012)
- CHICO & RITA (Fernando Trueba, Spain 2010)