Greetings,
Hope this message finds you well. We have a brief newsletter this month announcing some new acquisitions and upcoming screenings of Las Américas' films.
As noted last month, we are very proud to present the works of Nicaraguan filmmaker Florence Jaugey. Camila Films, Jaugey’s Managua based production company, has won numerous awards for their work including the prestigious Silver Bear at the International Film Festival of Berlin and the International Prize of the Author’s Society at Festival Films du Réel in Paris.
We have a number of film screenings happening around the country this month and next. Our December acquisition from IMCINE, Eréndira, made its US premiere at the San Francisco Latino Film Festival in late November, and will have upcoming screenings in Chicago, Milwaukee, New York and Santa Cruz. Other Las Américas film screenings this month and next include Favela Rising in the Bay Area, Apaga y vamonos in DC, and Tocar y luchar in Phoenix. And our Immigration Film Series continues with new screenings in Notre Dame and New Jersey.
We also have some exciting updates about Favela Rising and AfroReggae which you can read about below.
We look forward to hearing from you soon!
Best,
Brian Knighten
Director, Las Américas Film Network
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Las Américas presents the work of Nicaraguan filmmaker Florence Jaugey of Camila Films. Camila Films is an internationally acclaimed production company based in Managua. With such a shortage of material coming out of Nicaragua, these award winning films are a most have for any collection. For a preview DVD of the two titles we are currently offering, De niña a madre and La isla de niños perdidos, please write to us.
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De niña a madre, Episodios 1 & 2 (Girls to Mothers, Chapters 1 &2) - MULTI-AWARD WINNER |
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La isla de niños perdidos (Island of Lost Children) - MULTI-AWARD WINNER Florence Jaugey Nicaragua, 2002, 80 minutes The Island of Lost Children is the story of ten young inmates who participate in a video course inside the largest prison in Nicaragua. It is a trip to the depths of captivity. It is also the portrait of these “bad boys,” who took the wrong road because it was the only one open to them. |
Hucha mítetixapquia escacsi hupiringa, máteru cuiripuecha. Atahpiticha encacsi tyámuxucuparhapca ca engacsi cacapequa úquaaca imaechani engancsi cuahpequarhenga.
We had heard about the intruders: Fearful warriors covered with iron that descended from the sky and killed all who dared oppose them.
Ma cuiripuhcu no cherheaspti. Yurhistsquiri ma enga naneni, hamemquia Eréndira arhicurhispti...
The only one that didn't fear them was a girl, barely a woman: Her name was Eréndira
ERENDIRA IKIKUNARI is a beautifully shot action film that recreates the 16th century legend of Eréndira, a young Purépecha woman who became an icon of bravery during the destruction of indigenous Mexico by the Spanish conquistadors. When the Spanish arrive, they take advantage of the discord and conflict among the Mexican natives, reaping the benefits of a region divided. Eréndira, a young Purépecha woman on the verge of marriage, refuses to allow her land to be destroyed and stands up to the social conventions prohibiting women to participate in battle. In the face of the invasion, she steals and learns to ride a horse against the Spanish, winning the respect of her tribal leaders. Along her amazing journey, she becomes a symbol of strength and resistance within her culture. This feature length film was shot entirely in the original Purépecha language.
This film was nominated for four Mexican Aerial Awards including Best Set Design, Best Make-up, Best Wardrobe, and Best Special Effects. Additionally, it was selected as one of five films considered to represent Mexico at the Oscars and Goyas.
Eréndira is available on 35mm. If you are interested in presenting this film in your town, please contact us.
For complete information on this film, please visit - erendiramovie.com
Upcoming Screenings:
- 25th Annual Chicago Latino Film Festival, April 5, 2008, director Juan Mora Catlett will present the film
- UWM's 30th Annual Latin American Film Festival, April 9, 2008
- New York, TBA, April 2008
FAVLEA RISING RECEIVES ALA NOMINATION; AFROREGGAE TOURING U.S. THIS SUMMER
This month, Favela Rising adds another accolade to its over 25 festival awards with a Notable Video for Adults recognition from the American Library Association. The ALA recognized Favela for its high-quality film making, inspiring story and uplifting message. The film continues to be a hit across the globe, having been screened in over 30 countries. The 35mm print is available for theatrical screenings.
In honor of Favela Rising's nomination, we are offering a 20% discount to all Las Américas mailing list and ALA members. Just mention the discount when you order. Remember, all titles ordered from Las Américas include public performance rights.
For all you Favela fans who would like to take the message of the film one-step further, the group that inspired the movie, AfroReggae, will be on tour this summer. If you are interested in booking AfroReggae, please contact us and we will forward your information to the group.
UPCOMING LAS AMERICAS FILM NETWORK SCREENINGS
Favela Rising:
- Sunday, February 10, 2pm, Oakland, CA, Parkway Theater
- Saturday, March 1, Brooklyn, NY, Brooklyn Museum of Art
Tocar y luchar:
- Tuesday, March 25, 7:00 PM, Phoenix, AZ, Phoenix Art Museum
Apaga y vamonos
- Sunday, March 22, 2:15pm, Washington, DC, Environmental Film Festival, Carnegie Institution of Washington
IMMIGRATION FILM SERIES - website
SAINT MARY'S COLLEGE, NOTRE DAME, IN
Sponsored by the Justice Education, Film Studies, and Intercultural Studies Programs, and the Department of Political Science
For more information, please contact
Jan Pilarski
Director, Justice Education Program
Saint Mary's College
70 Madeleva Hall
(574)284-4512
February 12, 7 p.m., Vander Vannet Theatre, Student Center, Saint Mary's College
"El Immigrante"
February 19, 7 p.m., Vander Vannet Theatre, Student Center, Saint Mary's College
"Wetback: The Undocumented Documentary"
March 18, 7 p.m., Carroll Auditorium, Madeleva Hall, Saint Mary's College
March 27, 7 p.m., Vander Vannet Theatre, Student Center, Saint Mary's College
"The Guestworker"
EAST ORANGE CAMPUS HIGH SCHOOL
Presented by the orld Language/ESL Department, Rosario Romero-Rey, Department Chairperson
East Orange Campus High School
344 Prospect St.
East Orange, New Jersey 07017
Screenings will be in held in March. Check back for more information.