Somos! Cine LGBTQ+ showcase

from 29th San Diego Latino Film Festival Catalogue

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From first love, to coming of age, to fighting for custody rights, to navigating and discovering identity, these filmmakers embrace and share the diverse spectrum of the LGBTQIA+ community. These stories created by the LGBTQIA+ community for the LGBTQIA+ community bring consciousness and compassion to worlds familiar to some and unknown by others for all of you to embrace in your hearts.

DOS ESTACIONES

Dir. Juan Pablo González (Mexico, 99 min., 2022, Spanish w/ English Subtitles, Drama)

3/10 / 8:40 / S5 3/13/ 4:30 / S5

In the bucolic hills of Mexico's Jalisco highlands, iron-willed businesswoman Maria Garcia fights the impending collapse of her tequila factory. She hires Rafaela, a new factory administrator, who brings her hope in her time of crisis.

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Dir. Luis Mariano García (Mexico, 87 min, 2021, Spanish w/ English Subtitles, Coming-Of-Age / LGBTQ+)

3/14 / 6:45 / S7 3/18 / 4:30 / S6

Available virtually 3/11

Emilia is a teenager with the distinct ability to see those close to death “shine.” As she grapples with this gift/curse, her rigid nature begins to transform after meeting Renata. Together, they make plans for the future although unexpected circumstances force the two of them down surprising paths.

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PRIVATE DESERT

Dir. Aly Muritiba (Brazil, 123 min., 2021, Portuguese w/ English Subtitles, Drama / LGBTQ+)

3/12 / 8:50 / S6 3/16 / 8:20 / S6

40-year-old Daniel has been suspended from active police work and is under internal investigation for violence. When Sara, his internet love affair, stops answering his texts he decides to drive north in search of her, starting on what is apparently a fool's errand. He shows Sara's picture around, but nobody seems to recognize her. Until eventually one mysterious man contacts Daniel, saying he can put the two in touch under very specific conditions.The trip leads to unexpected revelations and pulsepounding explorations of gender identity, sexuality, and love. ¡Somos! Cine LGBTQ+ Showcase.

THRESHOLD

Dir. Coraci Ruiz (Brazil, 77 min., 2021, Portuguese w/ English Subtitles, Documentary)

3/12 / 1:15 / S8 3/15 / 4:45 / S7

Available virtually 3/17

An autobiographical documentary made by a mother who follows the gender transition of her adolescent son: between 2016 and 2019 she interviews him addressing the conflicts, certainties and uncertainties that pervade him in a deep search for his identity. At the same time, the mother also goes through a process of transformation required by the situation that life presents her with by breaking old paradigms, facing fears and dismantling prejudices. ¡Somos! Cine LGBTQ+.

TODOS TENEMOS UN MUERTO EN EL PLACARD O UN HIJO EN EL CLÓSET

Dir. Nicolás Teté (Argentina, 103 min., 2020, Spanish w/ English Subtitles, Coming-Of-Age / Drama)

3/13 / 7:40 / S7

Available virtually 3/16

After recently coming out to his parents, Manuel returns to his hometown of Villa Mercedes for their anniversary party and to ask for money to move to Denmark with his boyfriend. Only thing is, they refuse to accept his sexuality. His visit unfolds a family crisis, a break-up, and a surprising secret.

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SHORTS PROGRAM

A BRONX STORY | Dir. Bell Soto, USA

MEMOIRS OF THE (NON)EXISTENT ME | Dir. Thiago Kistenmacker, Brazil

SWEET TOOTH | Dir. Brenda Carolina Arregoitia, Mexico KARINA'S SUIT | Dir. Frank Benitez Peña, Colombia MARCEL | Dir. Gastón Calivari, Argentina TO THE FUTURE, WITH LOVE | Dir. Shaleece Haas, USA

VICTORY | Dir. Eloisa Diez, Mexico