The Spanish Institute of Cinematography and Audiovisual Arts (ICAA),
The American Cinematheque and EGEDA present and cordially invite you to the
OPENING NIGHT PREMIERE
with Spain’s official submission for the 2013 Foreign-Language Film Academy Award.
BLANCANIEVES (SNOW WHITE)
directed by Pablo Berger.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
6:00 PM Red carpet
7:00 PM Film & Discussion Following
Followed by a reception in the Egyptian courtyard!
Join us for the rest of the screenings “Unit”, “I Want You”, “The Sleeping Voice”, “No Rest for the Wicked”, “The Wild Ones” and “Wrinkles” followed by Q&A with directors Pablo Berger, Benito Zambrano and Patricia Ferreira!!!
RSVP Your complimentary ticket for the Opening night and for any other films in the series at rsvp@americancinematheque.com by October 9th 2012.
Please indicate which films you would like to see including your full name and the number of tickets (max. 2 per person).
You will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours.
If you have not received an email, it means we have not got your request.
First come first serve!
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BLANCANIEVES (SNOW WHITE)
2012 | Mama Films, Arcadia Motion Pictures, Motion Investment Group, Noodles Production | 104 min.
Dir. Pablo Berger.
Cast: Maribel Verdú, Daniel Giménez Cacho, Ángela Molina, Inma Cuesta, Macarena García.
Rejected at birth by her father, Carmencita is raised by her grandmother. But when granny dies, the poor dark-haired maiden is sent to the lower depths of her evil stepmother’s villa. Maribel Verdu gives a knockout, ingeniously campy-smart performance as the villainess, hell bent on keeping Carmencita from Prince Charming - here a bullfighting dwarf! - and thwarting her dreams of becoming a matador. |
Preceded by the Student Short Film Contest New Filmmakers from Spain III Winner:
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WINGS
2012 | 8 min. | Dir. José Villalobos | Producers: Christian Rodrigo, José Villalobos, German Izquierdo.
A man ties in his father's job with his own in this well-crafted short.
Jury members: Andrew Crane, Arnold Schwartzman, Millán Vázquez Ortiz. |
| Friday, October 12 – 7:30 PM. Double Feature |
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THE SLEEPING VOICE (LA VOZ DORMIDA)
2011 | Maestranza Films, Mirada Sur | 128 min.
Dir. Benito Zambrano.
Cast: Inma Cuesta, María Leon, Marc Clotet, Daniel Holguín.
“Two sisters, one politically active and the other not, find themselves caught up in politics in the dark days following the Spanish Civil War… Vivid performances by attractive leads Maria Leon, who won Best Actress kudos at the San Sebastian festival, and the fiery Inma Cuesta.” - Hollywood Reporter. |
Discussion between Films with director Benito Zambrano.
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UNIT 7 (GRUPO 7)
2012 | Atípica films, La Zanfoña Producciones, Sacromonte Films | 96 min.
Dir. Alberto Rodríguez.
Cast: Mario Casas, Antonio de la Torre, Inma Cuesta.
In advance of the 1992 World Exhibition in Seville, four cops are asked to clear the streets of drug trafficking; among them are Angel (Mario Casas) and Rafael (Antonio de la Torre). But the streets they work hold both dangers and temptations, and the bribery, violence and intimidation these two men encounter on the job put them on very different paths. Strong lead performances and a nuanced script ground this stylish film noir/cop thriller, which is based on real-life incidents. |
| Saturday, October 13 – 7:30 PM. Double Feature |
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WRINKLES (ARRUGAS)
2011 | Perro Verde Films, Cromosoma | 89 min.
Dir. Ignacio Ferreras.
Adapted from Paco Roca’s comic book (2008 Spanish National Comic Prize), this stunning animated feature focuses on the friendship of Emilio and Miguel, two senior citizens living in a care facility. Through acerbic dialogues, this delicate tale evokes aging and friendship with humor. |
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I WANT YOU (TENGO GANAS DE TI)
2012 | Zeta Audiovisual, Antena 3 Films | 124 min.
Dir. Fernando González Molina.
Cast: Mario Casas, Clara Lago, María Valverde.
In this sequel to THREE STEPS ABOVE HEAVEN, Hache (Mario Casas) is back in his native Spain following two years in London. After his best friend Pollo (Alvaro Cervantes) dies and his girlfriend Babi (María Valverde) leaves, the young man struggles with loss until he meets Gin (Clara Lago), a photographer, singer, dancer and all-around wild-child with whom he falls in love. |
| Sunday, October 14– 7:30 PM. Double Feature |
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THE WILD ONES (ELS NENS SALVATGES)
2012 | Distinto Films, Aralan Films, La Femme Endormie SARL | 100 min.
Dir. Patricia Ferreira.
Cast: Marina Comas, Álex Monner, Albert Baró.
Patricia Ferreira’s elegant triptych of coming-of-age tales follows three teenage friends and their individual struggles to define themselves amidst hard family conditions and a seemingly indifferent society: Graffiti artist Alex (Alex Monner), kickboxer Gabi (Alberto Baro) and wealthy Oky (Marina Comas). |
Discussion between Films with director Patricia Ferreira.
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NO REST FOR THE WICKED (NO HABRA PAZ PARA LOS MALVADOS)
2011 | Telecinco Cinema, Lazona Films, Manto Films | 114 min.
Dir. Enrique Urbizu.
Cast: Jose Coronado, Rodolfo Sancho, Juanjo Artero, Helena Miquel.
Enrique Urbizu’s explosive neo-noir centers on hardened cop Santos Trinidad (Jose Coronado), an alcoholic who, after a tense bar brawl, shoots three people dead. The fourth opponent in the fight (Karim El-Kerem) makes it out alive, leaving Trinidad to track down the sole breathing witness to his impulsively heinous crime. |
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