Souvenir Festival Catalogue SDLFF 2015 by Media Arts Center San Diego

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WE LC O M E W ELCO M E TO T HE 2 2 N D A N N UA L SA N D I E G O L ATI N O F ILM FE ST IVA L! Welcome to Media Arts Center San Diego’s 22nd Annual San Diego Latino Film Festival. New and wonderful opportunities await attendees of our 2015 film festival. Now at the AMC Fashion Valley Mall 18, it’s a beautiful new venue for festival-goers to eat, meet celebrities, see great films, listen to Sonido Latino, see Arte Latino exhibitions, and gather with families/friends to shop. In addition to the venue at Simon Fashion Valley, we’ll once again be showing movies at our one-of-a-kind movie theater, Digital Gym CINEMA; just nearing its two-year anniversary. From the best of independent/foreign cinema to the zany comedy, The Interview, we’ve had quite a past year; and we encourage all of you to visit our movie theater, and continue to support Latino film & independent programs year-round. Another new and exciting opportunity at this year’s film festival, is the first-ever Creative Careers Expo: Exploring Opportunities in Creative Careers to take place Saturday, March 14 at the Jacobs Center for Non-Profit Innovation’s “Celebration Hall”. This Expo represents the heart of what our organization and film festival is all about: Encouraging youth to go into careers such as film, video, music, technology, video gaming, visual arts etc. in order to bring new voices into these creative industries. Kudos to the amazing staff and volunteers for making this year’s film festival a reality. It’s truly a labor of love and the San Diego - Baja California region is very fortunate to have these tireless and dedicated individuals bringing the best of Latino Cinema to us each year! Finally, MIL GRACIAS to this film festival’s amazing new Presenting Sponsor, San Diego County Lexus Dealers. It means so much to have this financial support that enables our annual celebration of cinema. Nos vemos en el cine!

ETHAN VAN THILLO

FOUNDER / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Opportunity. It is an essential word. It is a word that represents what we truly aspire to in life. This word permeates the industry of film and the experience of every Latino in this country. The positive and negative layers of opportunity are essential in the telling of the story of the Latino, and moreover for us, the Latino experience as told through film. This is where opportunity gets complicated. The history of Latino film is full of stories where opportunity more often than not, had to be taken and rarely given. This history is analogous to a path flooded with obstacles that had to be cleared by the many talented souls that like bards, used the medium of film to tell tales romantic, historic, comedic, horrific, and dramatic. Storytelling through film and television has become the vehicle for the Latino experience to come to life. Whether it is the telenovela or the seemingly rotating Argentinian entry into the oscars, Latino stories have gained popularity now more than ever. Opportunity has in fact opened its doors to Latinos. Alfonso Cuarón, Alejandro González Iñárritu, Guillermo Del Toro, Kate Del Castillo, Salma Hayek, Edward James Olmos, and many others have transcended the entertainment industry to become representative of not only the Latino culture in cinema, but the culture of cinema as a whole. In our 22nd year, our films and programs more than ever represent the evolution of what we do. It is without question, the finest program that we have put together. Films that represent that range of emotions, stories, ethnic experiences, and nationalities that make up Latino cinema are in full display. This year we are so thrilled to feature Argentina as our spotlight country: cinema from this beautiful country consistently releases not only great Latino cinema, but simply great cinema.

PHILLIP LORENZO

EXHIBITIONS DIRECTOR

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CO NTENT S FROM THE DIRECTOR .................................................. 03

EN FAMILIA. ................................................................. 31

COMMUNITY PARTNERS .............................................. 04

VIVA MUJERES ............................................................. 32

SPONSORS ................................................................... 05

CINE GAY ...................................................................... 33

FESTIVAL STAFF .......................................................... 07

ARTE LATINO & SONIDO LATINO ................................. 34

TICKET INFORMATION.................................................. 09

LOCURAS MADURAS. ................................................... 39

MEXICO TODAY SHOWCASE ......................................... 12

LATINO PUBLIC BROADCASTING ................................. 41

SPOTLIGHT SHOWCASE & HBO LATINO PRESENTS! .. 14

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE ................................................... 42

FRONTERAS. ................................................................ 18

YOUTH VISIONS ............................................................ 45

COUNTRY OF FOCUS: ARGENTINA .............................. 19

TU CINE! ....................................................................... 46

PANTELION PRESENTS! .............................................. 21

CREATIVE CAREERS EXPO & FILM WORKSHOPS ........ 48

UN MUNDO EXTRAÑO .................................................. 22

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY PRESENTS ............................ 50

¡DOCUMANIA! ............................................................... 28

NARRATIVE FEATURES ................................................ 52

DESCOCIDOS ................................................................ 29

DOCUMENTARY FEATURES .......................................... 68

SCIENCE ON SCREEN. .................................................. 30

SHORT FILMS PROGRAM ............................................. 74 FILM INDEX .................................................................. 80

COMMUN ITY PARTN E R S

MIL GRACIAS to all our wonderful Community Partners! ACTIVIST SAN DIEGO www.activistsandiego.org

HOUSE OF PUERTO RICO www.houseofpuertorico.com

ADL (ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE) www.adl.org

HOUSE OF SPAIN www.casadeespanasd.com

BORDER ANGELS www.borderangels.org

INNOVATIVE VIDEO IN EDUCATION (iVIE) AWARDS www.ivieawards.org

BRAZIL CULTURAL CENTER www.brazilcc.com/

INTERFAITH COMMITTEE FOR WORKER JUSTICE (ICWJ) - SD COUNTY www.icwj.org

BRAZILIAN INSTITUTE FOR ARTS AND CULTURE - BIAC www.brazilianinstitute.org

LATIN AMERICAN ARTS COUNCIL OF THE SAN DIEGO MUSEUM OF ART www.sdmart.org

BRAZILIAN PRODUCTIONS www.brazilcarnival.com

LATIN AMERICAN ART FESTIVAL www.facebook.com/latinamericanart

El CAJON BOULEVARD BIA www.theboulevard.org

MANA SAN DIEGO www.manasd.org

FILMOUT SAN DIEGO www.filmoutsandiego.com

MEDIUM FESTIVAL OF PHOTOGRAPHY www.mediumsandiego.org

HORRIBLE IMAGININGS FILM FESTIVAL www.hifilmfest.com

NEWSCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN www.newschoolarch.edu

HOUSE OF COLOMBIA www.houseofcolumbiasandiego.com

SAN DIEGO FILM CRITICS SOCIETY www.sdfcs.org

HOUSE OF MEXICO www.houseofmexico.org

WOMEN’S MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIA www.womensmuseumca.org VANGUARD CULTURE www.VanguardCulture.com

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OFFIC IAL E NGL IS H-LANGUAGE RA DI O SPON SOR S :

STAF F FILM FESTIVAL STAFF Executive Director & Founder Ethan van Thillo Exhibitions Director Phillip Lorenzo Senior Exhibitions Associates Moises Esparza Juan Lopez Exhibitions Associate Iria Vazquez PR/Marketing Coordinator Ian Virgilio Press Coordinator Ernesto Lopez Special Guests Manager Martha Cardona Special Guests Coordinators Larissa Vega Jose Luis Martinez Transportation Coordinator Tony DiGregorio Creative Career Expo Coordinator Kania Hayes Community Relations Coordinator Becky Phung Festival Planner Pilar Kuri

MEDIA ARTS CENTER STAFF Sponsorship Activation Coordinators Marianela Hugues Jennifer Matuzas On Site Festival Logistics and Operations Mario Guerrero Brian Bacsal Festival Host Yolanda S. Walther-Meade Closing Night Party Coordinator Vanessa Diaz Arte Latino Andy Gonzalez

Video Production Services Brian Myers

Media Director Ryan Kuratomi

Digital Gym Cinema Staff Andrew Norbeck

Digital Gym Cinema Manager Aidan Devlon

Development Grace van Thillo Shanna Trenholm Jana Mackie

Digital Gym Cinema Artistic Director Lisa Franek Teen Producers Coordinator Lisa Salus

Media Arts Instructors Andrew Norbeck Nate Riedel Evan Apodaca Rupert Riley Gillespie Jodi Cilley

Sonido Latino Saul Silva Art Direction & Graphic Design Franko Rosas Agustin Romo Web Development Mario D. Alvarado Technology Associate Greg Penetrante Volunteer Coordinator Kao Vang Will Call Helen Guzman Maria DiGregorio

Festival On-site Designer Jose Iturriaga

2015 FILM FESTIVAL SELECTION COMMITTEE Maria Elena Delgado Susana Demaestri

Operations Manager Amanda Barcena

MEDIA ARTS CENTER SAN DIEGO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS President Vicki Estrada Estate Land Planning

Francisco Mata New York Life Insurance Company

Vice President Daniel Cruz Gonzalez Retired

Raquel Aispuro Old Navy

Treasurer Mark Burgess Page Mountain

Leticia Gomez Franco New Americans Museum

Secretary Judy Harper Community Partners

Jean Bruce Scottt New Voices at the Autry

Linda Caballero-Sotelo New Americans Museum

Mia Fiorella La Jolla Playhouse

Don Dean Toyota/Lexus Financial Services

John Kiladis San Diego Gas & Electric

Allen Cazares Retired

Elizabeth Sanka Noah Miller

Randy Reinholz San Diego State University

Luis Gonzalez Wells Fargo

Vanessa Barron Las Americas Premium Outlets

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TIC KE T IN FO R M ATIO N F ESTIVA L T IC KE TS BOX OFFICE:

AMC FASHION VALLEY 18 Starting March 7th tickets and passes may be purchased at AMC Fashion Valley 18 at Simon Fashion Valley Mall located at 7037 Friars Rd, San Diego, CA 92108 BOX OFFICE HOURS: 12:30PM-10:00PM DAILY DIGITAL GYM CINEMA For any movies screening at the Digital Gym Cinema, tickets can also be bought starting March 1st. The Digital Gym Cinema in North Park is located at 2921 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA 92104 (off 805 Freeway, between 30th St. and Kansas) BOX OFFICE HOURS: 1:00PM-8:00PM DAILY

TICKETS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE AT:

www.sdlatinofilm.com

Online sales can be picked up at AMC Fashion Valley 18 & Digital Gym Cinema box office. ID required

TICKET PRICES:

GENERAL ADMISSION PER SCREENING: $11.50 STUDENTS, SENIORS, MILITARY: $9.50 MEMBERS: $8.50

$225 FESTIVAL PASS Includes OVER 100 programs, no waiting in lines, VIP seating, Awards Ceremony & Brunch, Creative Careers Expo, workshops, 1 year FREE MEDIA ARTS CENTER SAN DIEGO Amigo membership, and entrance into all three Festival Galas. Show your Membership Card for special benefits during the festival! The Festival Pass is NON-TRANSFERRABLE – a $1,400 value.

$110 FILM PASS Includes entrance to 11 films, no waiting in lines and VIP seating. The Festival Pass is NON-TRANSFERABLE – a $126.50 value. TO PURCHASE A TICKET IN ADVANCE ONLINE OR FOR MORE INFORMATION: WWW.SDLATINOFILM.COM / 619-230-1938 SDLFF will now be using AMC Theaters on-line ticketing system for advanced sales. So, there IS a convenience fee of $1.25 per ticket bought on-line. No convenience fee if you buy at the door.

Note: Group Sales Opportunities Also Available! Call 619-230-1938 for more information. INFINITY PASS Requests: phil@mediaartscenter.org

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MEXICO TODAY S HOWC AS E What defines Mexico today? That definition is no longer confined to the sensational ideas of drug wars and political corruption (although still in existence). What remains of these conflicts are struggles of the family; civic infrastructure; education; and institutional and self-induced oppression. Mexico and its defining characteristics continue to evolve through fantastic theatrical expression. These films are hallmarks of the greater concept of what Mexico is and what it can be. ACTORES S.A. Dir. Carlos Sariñana (Mexico, 95 min., 2013, Spanish w/ English subtitles) SAT 3/14 / 3:30 / S12 THU 3/19 / 5:45 / S12 Tomás (Raúl Mendez), a struggling actor, is tasked with his adoptive father’s last dying wish: to ensure that the legacy of his theater lives on. However, a duplicitous relative threatens to take over the playhouse, unless Tomás can come up with funds to keep the theater in his father’s name. In an act of desperation, he posts an advertisement stipulating that he and the theater company’s talents can be contracted for jobs outside of the stage. They are hired to stop the wedding of Rebecca, which results in an unforeseen romantic entanglement, promising to steer their mission off course and into dangerous territory in this dark comedy co-starring Iliana Fox and Eugenio Bartilotti. voice in Mexican cinema in Alonso Ruiz Palacios. LAS BÚSQUEDAS Dir. José Luis Valle (Mexico, 74 min., 2013, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama) FRI 3/13 / 9:05 / S1 TUE 3/17 / 7:55 / S13 FRI 3/20 / 4:00 / S2 A man’s inexplicable suicide shatters the mundane life of his wife, Elvira. Ulises (Gustavo Sánchez Parra), meanwhile is the victim of a burglary, when his wallet containing the photo of his murdered wife and daughter is stolen. He embarks on a path to exact revenge; but fate interferes and inexplicably joins him with Elvira. Bonded by tragedy, the two explore the possibility of new beginnings in this elegiac and powerful drama. GÜEROS Dir. Alonso Ruiz Palacios (Mexico, 106, Spanish w/ English subtitles) THU 3/12 / 4:00 / S2 WED 3/18 / 9:45 / S12 FRI 3/20 / 7:55 / S2 Tomás is sent to live with his brother, Sombra, after an act of mischief pushes his mother over the edge. Upon arriving, Tomás is surprised that Sombra and his roommate are on “strike” against a student revolt occurring in their college. Without the pressure of academic obligations, the three are free to pursue other interests; mainly making contact with a singer Tomás and Sombra listened to as kids. Dually nostalgic and modern, this black and white ode to French New Wave cinema is an unforgettable experience, marking the arrival of a fantastic new voice in Mexican cinema Alonso Ruiz Palacios.

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MEXICO’S MOST WANTED Dir. José Manuel Cravioto (Mexico, 101 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Action) FRI 3/13 / 7:30 / S15 TUE 3/17 / 9:30 / S1 SUN 3/22 / 6:00 / S15 From producer Fernando Rovzar (Casa de Mi Padre) comes the story of Alfredo Ríos Galeana (Tenoch Huerta), Mexico’s public enemy number one during the 1980s. When he wasn’t sticking up banks, Alfredo spent his time singing charreadas wearing a Mexican wrestling mask. The film’s narrative seems too farfetched to be factual; but ultimately proves that truth is indeed oftentimes stranger than fiction. LAS OSCURAS PRIMAVERAS Dir. Ernesto Contreras (Mexico, 100 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama) SUN 3/22 / 7:00 / S1 SUN 3/22 / 7:15 / S2 Igor and Pina deeply desire each other, but they are not free. Each has a set of personal circumstances that averts them from one another. A monotonous marriage and a young son are the explicit causes, but their own frustrations and fears are the real causes of their internal struggle. Spring will come to finally liberate them, filling their lives with passion and guilt in this passionate drama starring Cecilia Suárez and José María Yazpik.

M EXIC O TODAY PARAÍSO Dir. Mariana Chenillo (Mexico, 105 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Comedy) THU 3/12 / 4:30 / DGC SUN 3/15 / 5:10 / S2 SAT 3/21 / 9:45 / S1 Carmen and Alfredo have a wonderful life in Ciudad Satélite, a middle-class suburban area near México City. Their relationship is stable; they get along well; and they have family and friends close by. But everything changes when a professional opportunity requires them to move into the noisy and stressful Federal District (México City proper). Their relationship becomes cold and calculating, as they attempt to achieve perfection in their new setting, in this comedy from Mariana Chenillo (dir. of Cinco Días Sin Nora). LA VIDA DESPUÉS Dir. David Pablos (Mexico, 90 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama) THU 3/12 / 9:00 / DGC SUN 3/15 / 9:30 / S12 Rodrigo and Samuel are brothers who have drifted apart over the course of their adolescence, and are now living strangers under one roof. Their mother, an individual suffering from mental instability, abandons them one day without notice. The two set out to find her, and make their way towards their family vacation site; the only place that has ever created warm shared memories between them. Along the way, they come to terms with their fractured relationship, and learn that forgiveness isn’t always a guarantee when it comes to family.

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S POTLIGHT FILMS S H OWC ASE Commercial appeal and artistry collide in these crowd-pleasing and exciting films featuring some of your favorite stars. Damián Alcázar, Sandra Echeverría, Adal Ramones, Javier Camara, and yes, even Messi, are featured in these movies that are destined to become classics.

ALGÚN LUGAR Dir. Guillermo Zouain (Dominican Republic, 71 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama) SAT 3/14 / 5:30 / DGC TUE 3/17 / 6:10 / S13 WED 3/18 / 5:30 / S13 Oliver, a middle class teenager about to graduate from high school, organizes a trip through the Dominican Republic with two best friends, Hemingway and Moisés. Each has a reason to embark on the journey - Oliver to say goodbye to his girlfriend, Veronica, before she moves to New York; Hemingway to escape his oppressive family, and become an established writer; and Moisés to document the trip as a farewell to his true passion of photography, before enrolling in civil engineering. The journey introduces them to unforgettable characters: Agustin, a Haitian, hitchhiking to the border; a famous photographer who shows them the importance of following your heart; and Marta, a beautiful artist, who reveals the possibility of a free and careless life. Oliver, Hemingway, and Moisés evolve past boyhood to the next stage of their lives with one constant, their friendship. AMOR DE MIS AMORES Dir. Manolo Caro (Mexico, 95 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Romantic Comedy) SUN 3/15 / 7:30 / S1 SUN 3/15 / 7:45 / S2 TUE 3/17 / 7:00 / DGC SAT 3/21 / 3:00 / S12 Sandra Echeverría, Sebastián Zurita, and Marimar Vega lead an all-star cast in this romantic comedy that proves the possibility of love is truly just one chance encounter away. While Carlos travels to Spain to convince his best friend to attend his wedding, his fiancé, Lucía (Echeverría), accidentally runs over a cyclist named León

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(Zurita). Sparks fly between the two in what appears to be a classic case of love at first sight. However, Lucía is unaware that León himself is engaged to be married to Ana, the woman he thought was the love of his life. Hi-jinx ensues in a film that plays fast and loose with romantic comedy conventions; proving that in the case of modern love, everything is possible with an open heart. BALD MOUNTAIN Dir. Heitor Dhalia (Brazil, 100 min., 2014, Portuguese w/ English subtitles, Action/ Western) THU 3/12 / 9:40 / S1 SUN 3/15 / 2:00 / S1 SUN 3/22 / 8:30 / S12 Set in the early 1980s during one of the largest gold rushes in Brazilian history, Dhalia’s sprawling, stunning cinematic canvas focuses on two friends, Juliano (Juliano Cazarré) and Joaquim (Júlio Andrade), who leave Rio de Janeiro with dreams of striking it rich. They head off to the Amazon, like thousands of others; and soon find that life in the enormous, dangerous mining camps alters dramatically as they struggle to survive. Soon, their obsession with wealth and power changes each of them in different ways and threatens their friendship. A powerful exploration of greed, loyalty, and betrayal, Bald Mountain is a visually captivating western set in Brazil. BEHAVIOR Dir. Ernesto Daranas Serrano (Cuba, 108 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama) FRI 3/13 / 8:00 / S13 TUE 3/17 / 10:00 / S15 SAT 3/21 / 5:00 / S12 Cuba’s 2015 Oscar Submission! Adulthood comes early for Chala, who at 11-years old must provide for himself and his addict mother by raising carrier pigeons and training dogs to fight. School provides a welcome respite for Chala who finds support and guidance in the gregarious Carmela, his teacher and sole advocate. One day, Chala is sent to live in a “re-education facility” much to the outrage of Carmela. She embarks on a crusade to have Chala released, and in the process goes against the obstinate school board who remain unmoved by Carmela’s inspirational cause. Her unwavering tenacity rallies support from her peers, and together they become part of a movement that calls for significant educational reforms. CASI TREINTA Dir. Alejandro Sugich (Mexico, 96 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Romantic Comedy) FRI 3/13 / 6:45 / DGC MON 3/16 / 4:15 / S12 SAT 3/21 / 7:45 / S13 Emilio, a young professional living in Mexico City, supposedly has everything he’s ever dreamed of: an amazing job, a beautiful apartment, and the perfect girlfriend. However, as his 30th birthday approaches, he begins questioning his happiness. A trip to his hometown for a friend’s wedding allows him to reconnect with the person he used to be. As he and his friends embark on a series of adventures, Emilio gains the insight to put his life on a track that truly leads to absolute dream fulfillment.

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CIUDAD DELIRIO Dir. Chus Gutiérrez (Colombia/ Spain, 99 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Romantic Comedy) SUN 3/15 / 5:30 / S15 SUN 3/22 / 4:45 / S1 Javier, a shy Spanish doctor on a business trip in Colombia, meets Angie, a beautiful dancer and owner of a prestigious salsa school. He decides to extend his visit in hopes of successfully wooing Angie. The pressure of an important audition for DELIRIO, the most famous salsa show in the world, and their cultural differences create obstacles that hinder their forming a romantic relationship. However, a mixture of potential love and salsa dancing proves to be an undeniably efficient confection in this charming, sexy romantic comedy. DE ARRIBA PARA ABAJO Dir. Juan Carlos Carrasco (Mexico, 90 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Documentary) THU 3/12 / 7:30 / S15 MON 3/16 / 10:15 / S15 World Premiere! This hilarious documentary follows acclaimed television presenter and iconic Mexican comedian Adal Ramones during his stand up tour in the United States. Viewers will become acquainted with Adal’s rambunctious but always supportive team, and will get to know a tender side of Adal never before captured on-screen. As the tour goes on, Adal must push through a palpable longing for his family, and turn to his loving fans for support. EDDIE REYNOLDS Y LOS ÁNGELES DE ACERO Dir. Gustavo Moheno (Mexico, 106 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Comedy) FRI 3/13 / 4:30 / S1 MON 3/16 / 7:00 / DGC THU 3/19 / 7:00 / S1 Rock n’ roll dreams are truly magical. For rockero Eddie Reynolds, this dream has almost died. Then a second chance at rock n’ roll fame comes his way, and he needs to mend some much needed relationships, especially with his estranged daughter. With redemption to the tune of a loud guitar, this film plays like a great rock anthem. Get ready to raise your lighters and cheer on Mexico’s acclaimed actor, Damián Alcázar, in this unforgettable movie.

GLORIA Dir. Christian Keller (Mexico, 90 min., ,2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama) SAT 3/21 / 7:00 / S1 San Diego Premiere! One of the most controversial pop icons to ever exist, finally gets the bio-pic treatment we have all been waiting for. Gloria Trevi’s roller coaster life is on full display in Christian Keller’s debut feature film. Whatever you know about Gloria won’t prepare you for what you’re about to see. LAKE LOS ANGELES Dir. Mike Ott (USA, 85 min., 2014, English & Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama) WED 3/18 / 7:10 / S13 SUN 3/22 / 5:30/ S13 Cecilia is a 10 year old girl from Mexico. When she ends up on her own, she turns the desert of central California into a fantastical world - creating characters and stories to make the hopelessness of the empty landscape a survivable habitat. She goes on this journey with Francisco, a middle-aged Cuban immigrant working at a holding house. Through their navigation of what was supposed to be both Francisco and Cecilia’s promised land, they find a common hope in each other, while journeying through the hauntingly beautiful and desolate world of Lake Los Angeles. The third in Mike Ott’s acclaimed Antelope Valley Trilogy. MARÍA MONTEZ Dir. Vicente Peñarrocha (Dominican Republic, 99 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles) SAT 3/14 / 9:20 / S13 SUN 3/15 / 4:45 / S13 SUN 3/22 / 7:30 / S13 The story of Maria Montez, the legendary exotic and glamorous Dominican actress who achieved fame and popularity in Hollywood and Europe until her untimely death in 1951. There is more to this story, as we see the joys and pain of a starlet who experienced more lost loves than she should have, and who truly sacrificed certain happiness for her career. Still finding joy in her work though, Maria was always beautiful and full of life. A gem celebrating one of the great talents in cinema history and a true trailblazer. S A N D I E G O L AT I N O F I L M F E S T I V A L

S POTLIGHT FILMS S H OWC ASE MESSI Dir. Alex De La Iglesia (Spain, 97 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Biopic) SAT 3/14 / 7:15 / S13 MON 3/16 / 4:20 / S13 SAT 3/21 / 12:20 / S1 Messi is the name of perhaps the greatest player in the history of soccer. This endearing documentary/biopic hybrid captures the spirit of the unlikeliest superstar playing in any professional sport today. Iglesia’s brilliant cinematic lens captures Messi’s awe-inspiring prowess of the sport. A true experience for any supporter of the beautiful game.

OLVIDADOS Dir. Carlos Bolado (Bolivia, 110 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama) THU 3/12 / 8:00 / S13 SUN 3/15 / 2:50 / S2 Damián Alcázar stars in Olvidados, an unbelievably powerful film that takes place during the Operation Condor campaigns in South America. This system of military repression coordinated in the ‘70s by the dictators of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay took away all possibilities for freedom and peace; and these repressive dictatorships carried out the worst bloodshed and painful era in modern history. RIDING 79 Dir. Karola Hawk (Puerto Rico, 80 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama) SUN 3/15 / 4:30 / S1 THU 3/19 / 10:15 / S12 Co-Presented by the House of Puerto Rico Dealing with the loss of a father and his mother’s emotional abandonment, a teenage boy becomes fixated on a dancer named Stella. When he finds out she’s performing 79 miles away from his home in San Juan, he becomes determined to do whatever it takes to meet his idol.

MR. KAPLAN Dir. Alvaro Brechner (Uruguay, 90 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Dark Comedy) SAT 3/21 / 5:30 / S13 Mr. Kaplan is a 70 year old Jewish man living in South America. He is virtually a stranger to his family and has lost his way in life. He becomes convinced that a quiet German man who frequents a nearby beach is a runaway Nazi. Mr. Kaplan sets a plan in motion to kidnap the German and send him to Israel. Along the way, he will forge a friendship with the unlikeliest of individuals: a modern-day Sancho Panza who is also adrift in life, in this winning dark comedy. O CANDIDATO HONESTO Dir. Roberto Santucci (Brazil, 110 min., 2014, Portuguese w/ English subtitles, Comedy) FRI 3/13 / 5:30 / S2 TUE 3/17 / 4:30 / S1 FRI 3/20 / 10:00 / S13 Politicians are known to be deceitful, duplicitous, and unscrupulous. Now, what would happen if a political candidate was completely incapable of lying? O Candidato Honesto is a brilliant re-imagining of “Liar Liar,” set against the backdrop of corrupt Brazilian politics.

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TERCER GRADO Dir. Geoffrey Cowper (Spain, 80 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Action) SAT 3/14 / 5:25 / S13 FRI 3/20 / 9:50 / S15 SAT 3/21 / 10:15 / S13 On his first weekend of parole after 5 years in prison, Mark Rodriguez witnesses the armed robbery of a security van. His brother’s critical situation and his own feelings of remorse will lead him to take desperate measures. His only help will be a young and sexy stripper he met the night before. This electric and grungy thriller paints a picture of desperation in a world devoid of hope.

SPOTLIGH T F I LM S S H OWC ASE TODOS ESTÁN MUERTOS Dir. Beatriz Sanchís (Mexico/Spain, 93 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Comedy/Drama) THU 3/12 / 9:45 / S15 THU 3/19 / 7:30 / S15 SUN 3/22 / 2:45 / S1 Ever since her brother died, Lupe has lived an agoraphobic life and is constantly at odds with her teenage son and her superstitious Mexican mother (Angélica Aragón). It takes a drastic Day of the Dead ritual to wake her up and teach her the value of truly saying goodbye. With a classic rock en español vibe, this dramedy delivers beautifully subtle performances amidst a magical realism backdrop. VACAS CON GAFAS Dir. Alex Santiago Perez (Puerto Rico, 93 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama) SUN 3/15 / 12:00 / S1 FRI 3/20 / 9:15 / S1 SUN 3/22 / 4:30 / S2 Marso, a lonely and eccentric painter and art professor, faces inevitable eye loss due to a sudden illness. This drives him to attempt to rectify the relationship he has with his daughter; as he reconciles why he’s a man of many professional successes, but very few substantial personal relationships LA VIDA INESPERADA Dir. Jorge Torregrossa (Spain, 105 min., 2013, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Comedy) SUN 3/15 / 8:00 / S15 THU 3/19 / 9:30 / S1 SUN 3/22 / 9:45 / S2 Javier Cámara stars as Juanito, an actor who moved to New York in search of fame. Many years have passed, and he has yet to experience the success he hoped for. When his cousin comes to visit, who apparently has “everything one expects to have,” Juanito is forced to come clean about his feigned accomplishments. Both men are ultimately challenged to discover what’s truly important, in life in a comedy about taking advantage of life’s fortuitous moments.

PRESENTS ANTES DE QUE NOS OLVIDEN Dir. Matías Gueilburt (Mexico, 81 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Documentary) SUN 3/15 / 7:00 / S13 THU 3/19 / 9:00 / DGC FRI 3/20 / 4:30 / S1 Documentary Centerpiece In 2006, then-president of Mexico, Felipe Calderón, declared a war on drug trafficking. During the six years of this war, violence spread like an epidemic throughout the country. Over 121,000 people died and thousands were forced into exile, kidnapped, or disappeared. Antes de que Nos Olviden is a raw documentary about those who experienced this war, which still continues today. The voices of parents, siblings, wives, and children of the victims tell their personal stories of suffering. With the testimony of renowned sociologists, writers, artists like Demián Bichir, journalists and Mexican politicians including Vicente Fox, we seek to understand how the violence spread across the country in unimaginable directions, leaving no corner unaffected. Antes de que Nos Olviden dares to give a glimpse into Mexico’s deepest wounds with grace and unflinching honesty. MATEO Dir. María Gamboa (Colombia, 86 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama) SAT 3/14 / 2:30 / S13 WED 3/18 / 7:00 / S1 SUN 3/22 / 1:00 / S13 Narrative Centerpiece Mateo, 16, collects extortion money on behalf of his uncle and uses his pay to help out his mother, who grudgingly accepts the ill-gotten money out of need. They live by themselves in the poor, violent neighborhoods alongside the Magdalena River valley in Colombia. To prove his worth, Mateo agrees to infiltrate a local theatre group in order to uncover its members’ political activities. As he becomes enthralled with the free-flowing creative lifestyle of the troupe, his uncle escalates demands on him to produce incriminating information on the actors. Under pressure, Mateo must make difficult choices.

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FRONTERAS SHOWCASE The San Diego Latino Film Festival is committed to assisting emerging filmmakers to find a platform to share their works with the public. It is our honor and privilege to screen these cinematic achievements produced by local filmmakers of the San Diego-Tijuana region. CALLEJERO Dir. Ray Gallardo (USA, 101 min., 2014, English, Drama) MON 3/16 / 6:30 / S13 Javier ran away from the tiny border town of San Luis Rio Colorado when he was a teenager and raised himself in the streets of Tijuana, as an underground fighter for a cartel. Years later, Javier, now known in the ring as El Callejero, is faced with a dilemma: throw the next fight or face the consequences of a gambling debt owed to the cartel. When things go awry, he’s forced out of the fight game and Tijuana for good. Javier returns home lost and broken. With nowhere else to turn, he tries to build a new life by forging a relationship with his father, his own wayward teenage son, and his son’s mother; all of whom he abandoned a decade earlier.

FRONTERA FILMMAKERS SHORTS MON 3/16 / 5:40 / S15 The San Diego-Tijuana region is abundant with talent and creativity that provides the festival thought-provoking and entertaining films year after year. 2015 is no exception. From a young female boxer in National City to a vagabond struggling to survive along the edge of Tijuana River, these films are sure to reignite your love and appreciation for this region and its people. A New Way (USA, 4 minutes, 2014, English) Dir. Brian Myers & Ryan Kuratomi

Autobiografia Anonima (USA, 25 minutes, 2014, English) Dir. Ernesto Gonzalez

Busy Every Day (USA, 3 minutes, 2014, English) Dir. Brian Myers & Ryan Kuratomi

Coronacion (Mexico, 7:30 minutes, 2013, Spanish w/ English subitles) Dir. Jesus Guerra Huerta Del Zacaz no me sacas (Mexico, 10 minutes, 2013, Spanish w/ English subtitles) Dir. Yadira Gutierrez

Jessica Fights Back (USA, 8 minutes, 2014, English) Dir. Adriana Bush

Memin: Cronica de un Boxeador (Mexico, 17 minutes, 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles) Dir. Rodrigo Alvarez Flores

Scott (Mexico, 4 minutes, 2014, Spanish w/ Englis subtitles) Dir. Bryan A. Chillian & Jesus Guerra The Cactus & The Pansy (USA, 6 minutes, 2014, English) Dir. Sergio Duarte

CHALDEAN VOICES Dir. Miguel-Angel Soria; Peter Alkatib (USA, 82 min., 2014, English, Documentary) MON 3/16 / 6:15 / S12 In light of the conflicts in the Middle East and drastic increase in hostility and persecution over the past 10-15 years, thousands of Chaldeans have fled Iraq and the Middle East seeking refuge in the United States. Over the past 30 years, they’ve arrived impoverished and traumatized; and today, over 40,000 Chaldeans reside in the City of El Cajon. This documentary chronicles the experiences of several Chaldean high school students as they assimilate to life in the United States, and exercise their right to become civically engaged with their community.

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Uk Balaam (Mexico, 10 minutes, 2013, Spanish w/ English subtitles) Dir. Jesus Guerra Huerta

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A RG E N T I N A F ILM S H OWC AS E Argentine cinema has had a fantastic run this past year. This should come as no surprise: Argentina has produced several of the most beloved and acclaimed films over the last several years, among them The Secret in the Eyes, Burnt Money, and Nine Queens. It should also be noted that Argentina’s Wild Tales has not only taken the festival world by storm, but also scored itself a nomination for Best Foreign Film at the 2015 Oscars. This is our chance to honor cinema that is unafraid of being bold and brash, elegiac, lyrical, inventive, and, most importantly, wholly original.

CIENCIAS NATURALES Dir. Matías Lucchesi (Argentina, 70 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama) FRI 3/13 / 6:20 / S13 FRI 3/20 / 8:00 / S15 Lila, a precocious 12 year-old living in a remote mountainous region in Argentina, is eager to find her biological father. Her mother refuses to offer any details about him to satiate her curiosity; and the only clue that might lead to his whereabouts is an old plaque. She decides to escape with the assistance of her teacher and together they embark on a journey that leads to several surprising revelations. DELIRIUM Dir. Carlos Kaimakamian Carrau (Argentina, 85 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Comedy) THU 3/12 / 4:30 / S1 MON 3/16 / 7:00 / S1 FRI 3/20 / 6:00 / S2 Federico is working a dead-end job and deeply dissatisfied with the status quo; and his friends, Mariano and Martín, are aimless in their pursuit of a promising future. The trio strike up a seemingly foolproof plan to find success, fame, and wealth: they will produce a low budget film in hopes that it will be a runaway success. The only thing they need is a recognizable movie star. Through a series of misunderstandings, they manage to book Argentina’s biggest film star, Ricardo Darin (playing himself), who believes he’s doing a favor for a friend. The production goes unsurprisingly off-course, leading to a situation that catapults the trio into the the public’s eye for all the wrong reasons, in this zany and hilarious comedy. JAUJA Dir. Lisandro Alonso (Argentina/Denmark/France, 93 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama) SAT 3/14 / 9:20 / S2 WED 3/18 / 8:40 / S15 SUN 3/22 / 2:00 / S2 A father (Viggo Mortensen) and daughter journey from Denmark to an unknown desert that exists in a realm beyond the confines of civilization in Patagonia. The Argentine desert surrounds these new immigrants with uncivilized surroundings that will challenge the stability of the family unit. Meditative in its pace, this gorgeous drama starring Viggo Mortensen is a genuine cinematic masterpiece.

MUERTE EN BUENOS AIRES Dir. Natalia Meta (Argentina, 90 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama) FRI 3/13 / 7:00 / S1 WED 3/18 / 9:00 / S1 SUN 3/22 / 9:20 / S13 Buenos Aires in the 1980s. Detective Chavez (Demian Bichir), a family man and a tough cop, once again must solve a mysterious crime. To reveal the identity of the murderer, Chavez must clarify the enigma waiting in ambush to capture his own heart. Passion surprises even the most astute detective. What will triumph: law or desire? THE PRINCESS OF FRANCE Dir. Matías Piñeiro (Argentina, 67 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama) THU 3/12 / 9:55 / S2 SUN 3/15 / 3:30 / S12 WED 3/18 / 7:00 / DGC Victor returns to Buenos Aires after the unfortunate death of his father. To cope, he focuses his energy on a re-imagining of Shakespeare’s Love’s Labour’s Lost. The cast is comprised of women he’s had varying degrees of romantic entanglements with. The undeniable chemistry between Victor and his leading women leads to several passionate developments. It becomes extremely evident to this director that life is imitating art, in this whimsical romp by acclaimed Argentine auteur, Matías Piñeiro. LA TERCERA ORILLA Dir. Celina Murga (Argentina, 92 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama) FRI 3/13 / 4:15 / S13 WED 3/18 / 7:15 / S12 SAT 3/21 / 10:00 / S2 Seventeen-year-old Nicolas lives with his mother and younger siblings in a small provincial city. His estranged father, Jorge, a respected doctor, has decided that Nicolas will be his successor in both his medical practice and agricultural business. Nicolas is pressured by his father’s steps to prepare him for this responsibility, leaving no room for the teenager’s feelings. Nicolas obeys his father, but he hates him. He has seen his mother suffer because of Jorge’s double life. The first one with his official family, and the other one with Nicolas’ family, not acknowledged publicly. As tensions between father and son rise, Nicolas realizes that he must make a choice and take action toward his own future. S A N D I E G O L AT I N O F I L M F E S T I V A L

PAN TE LIO N P R ES E N TS ! The San Diego Latino Film Festival would not be possible without our esteemed content partners. It is our honor to be affiliated with Pantelion, the of one-of-a-kind Latino based studio in Hollywood. Their commitment to producing quality films for Latino audiences is unprecedented and truly inspiring. We would like to congratulate them on their recent successes with Instructions Not Included, Spare Parts, and Cesar Chavez. We are excited to screen the titles below from their exclusive film catalogue.

FACHON MODELS Dir. Rafael Montero (Mexico, 95 min., 2014, Spanish, Comedy) TUE 3/17 / 7:00 / S1 TUE 3/17 / 7:15 / S15 SUN 3/22 / 3:15 / S13 Héctor Jiménez, Eugenio Bartilotti, and Adriana Louvier star in this hilarious comedy about a failed actor struggling to break out of the infomercial world he has been relegated to because of his weight. After encountering Carolina, his grade school crush, he enlists the assistance of his best friend to help him get in shape, hoping to land better roles and of course, Carolina’s heart.

I HATE LOVE Dir. Humberto Hinojoza Oscariz (Mexico/ USA, 98 min., 2014, English/ Spanish w/ English subtitles) THU 3/12 / 6:00 / S12 MON 3/16 / 9:00 / S13 SAT 3/21 / 7:15 / S2 An adolescent love story between two trauma-stricken teenagers: Robo, who loses his hearing after a terrible accident and Eve, who suffers from her mother's emotional issues. Their romance is complicated by his best friend, Cobra, who is infatuated with making Eve his girlfriend. Robo discovers that Eve's mere touch triggers something in his head which sparks his ability to hear; setting in motion their willingness to overcome any obstacle that stands in their way for love. VISITANTES Dir. Acán Coen (Mexico, 100 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles) THU 3/12 / 7:00 / S1 THU 3/12 / 7:15 / S2 SUN 3/15 / 4:30 / DGC SUN 3/22 / 10:00 / S15 Dr. Ana Moreno (Kate del Castillo) has managed to leave her tumultuous past behind, successfully building a strong and happy family. Her husband, Daniel (Raúl Méndez) is a successful engineer, and they are blessed with their great son, Sebastian (André Collin). Her established tranquility begins to crumble when dark spirits begin to torment her. As these apparitions begin to prey on her family, Ana must do whatever it takes to ensure the safety of her loved ones in this unforgettable supernatural thriller.

LAS HORAS CONTIGO Dir. Catalina Aguilar Mastretta (Mexico, 88 min., 2015, Spanish w/ English subtitles) SAT 3/14 / 7:00 / S1 MON 3/16 / 8:30 / S12 SUN 3/22 / 4:00 / S15 This film tells the story of Ema, a young woman dealing with an unwanted pregnancy, who travels to her grandmother's house to spend the final days with her. There, she is forced to spend time with her estranged, larger than life mother, who has her own unresolved issues when faced with her mother's death. During the long wait, it becomes clear that grandma won't go in peace until mother and daughter resolve their relationship. Spending time with the women gathered around her grandmother, Ema must learn to reconcile the fears and issues she has, not only with her mother but with motherhood itself. This moving drama stars Mario Rojo and Cassandra Ciangherotti in unforgettable roles. S A N D I E G O L AT I N O F I L M F E S T I V A L

U N MUNDO EXTRA Ñ O S H OWC AS E The world is not as normal as you think. No matter by what routine you live your life, many live on the edge of the unknown. Our world is full of strange happenings; and as such, we feel it’s time to show you “the strange”, through a thorough exhibition of the unusual, the horrible, and the macabre. Copresented by the Horrible Imaginings Film Festival and the Film Geeks at The Digital Gym; these delectably disturbing selections may have you in fear...and wanting more. BLUE DESERT Dir. Eder Santos (Brazil, 94 min., 2014, Portuguese w/ English subtitles, Sci Fi) FRI 3/13 / 10:00 / S15 SUN 3/15 / 10:15 / S15 THU 3/19 / 10:45 / S13 “He” seeks the elevation of his conscience through dreams and intuition. An enigmatic encounter with his soulmate, Ana, reveals symbols leading to a marked path. His journey through the Blue Desert is his chance to understand the purpose of life and the meanings of human experience. The imagined world in this modern and visually singular science fiction film is a barren and immaterial one; suggesting the only way to find affirmation in ones life is through transcendence. EL DESIERTO Dir. Cristoph Behl (Argentina, 98 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Horror) FRI 3/13 / 10:15 / S12 SAT 3/14 / 9:30 / S1 TUE 3/17 9:00 / DGC The aftermath of a catastrophic zombie apocalypse leaves Ana, Jonathan, and Axel stranded inside a dilapidated bunker. Romantic relationships develop in this claustrophobic place; and an awkward dynamic between the three escalates, as Axel begins developing feelings for Ana. Further complicating matters is the arrival of a zombie that Jonathan and Axel have captured. The increasingly hostile living environment elicits savage instincts between the inhabitants, indicating that very little separates humans from zombies, in this fully imagined post-apocalyptic world. THE SPANISH VERSION OF DRÁCULA (1931) Dir: Enrique Tovar Ávalos (uncredited), George Melford (USA, 104 min., 1931, Spanish w/ English Subtitles, Horror) SUN 3/22 / 1:00 / DGC In 1931, while Tod Browning was directing Bela Lugosi in his timeless film, another cast and crew would take over the sets at night to shoot their own version of the same film in Spanish language with Spanish-speaking actors. The cast and crew were mostly from Spanish-speaking countries, including Mexico, Spain, and different parts of Central and South America. The Mexican director Enrique Tovar Ávalos was uncredited in favor of his American co-director George Melford, who couldn’t speak Spanish. Since it was filmed at night after Tod Browning wrapped his version for the day, the Spanish version’s crew had access to dailies, which they were able to improve upon for their own version.

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TOPOS Dir. Emiliano Romero (Argentina, 100 min., 2012, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama) SUN 3/15 / 8:40 / DGC FRI 3/20 / 9:25 / S2 In a future Argentina, the class divide has become so great that most people live desperate lives in the tunnels beneath the city like moles, while the elite live in comfort on the surface. One human mole, however, frauds his way into a surface dance academy where he attempts to break free of the confines of his class. Topos defies categorization, choosing to supplement the class conflict themes with extremely stylish cinematography and art design. Director Emiliano Romero takes full advantage of the visual language of film to present an exaggerated and hallucinatory world. EL VIENTRE Dir. Daniel Rodríguez Risco (Peru, 85 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Thriller) SUN 3/15 / 5:15 / S12 MON 3/16 / 9:30 / S1 FRI 3/20 / 7:00 / DGC Mercedes is an orphan who is desperate for work. In her desperation, she goes to work as a maid for the lonely, widowed Silvia, who lives a solitary existence in a rundown mansion. While there, she catches the eye of Jaime, a backpacker scraping by as a handyman. Unknown to both of them, however, is Silvia’s devious plan to get Mercedes pregnant; and then to claim the baby as her own at all costs.

UN MUNDO EXTRAÑO SHORTS TUE 3/17 / 10:45 / S12 ALEXIA Dir. Andres Borghi (Mexico, 9 minutes, 2013, Spanish w/ English subtitles) ALGESIA Dir. Cathy Alberich (Mexico, 15 minutes, 2007, Spanish w/ English subtitles)

LAS COSAS RARAS Maximo Carra (Argentina, 8 minutes, 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles)

DOS GATOS Dir. Mauricio Chernovetzky (USA, 2014, 9 minutes, English)

HORIZONTE Dir. Aitor Ubarri (Spain, 2012, 24 minutes, Spanish w/ English subtitles) LA PARKA Dir. Gabriel Serra (Mexico, 2014, 29 minutes, Spanish w/ English subtitles)

THE WORKING DEAD Dir. Fernando Gonzalez (Spain, 2014, 9 mins, Spanish w/ English subtitles)

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DO C UMA NIA! The documentary tradition is alive and well in this collection of feature length films that expose the realities of the world in exuberant cinematic fashion. In our pursuit of truth, documentary film stands alone as the medium through which we become engaged in experiences far removed from our own. This is your opportunity to stand with Claudia Paz y Paz, the first female Attorney General of Guatemala, as she fights corruption in her department; to listen to Café Tacvba’s new album as it’s being recorded; and last but certainly not least, to become engaged with the struggle of indigent youth living in derelict neighborhoods in Mexico. BURDEN OF PEACE Dir. Joey Boink (Guatemala / Spain / Netherlands; 77 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles) SUN 3/22 / 8:15 / S15 As the newly appointed Attorney General of Guatemala, Claudia Paz y Paz knows what she has to do. To prove that corruption will no longer be tolerated on her watch, she rounds up a large criminal organization that her own officers appear to have been a part of. Her determination encounters strong resistance from powerful elites, who believed they were above the law before her arrival. Their opposition threatens to thwart Claudia’s plans to create revolutionary changes in Guatemala as evidenced by this gripping and unforgettable documentary. EL HOGAR AL REVES Dir. Itzel Martínez (Mexico, 80 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles) FRI 3/13 / 8:45 / DGC SUN 3/15 / 1:30 / S12 SAT 3/21 / 12:30 / S13 In an unfair country, women work day and night far from home, while their children learn to survive between loneliness and emptiness. They grow to become teenagers, socially quarantined in one of the many low income neighborhoods of identical small houses, characterized overcrowding and scarcity. Their mothers, mostly workers in transnational factories, go in and out on buses, which take them two hours away from home for their twelve hour shifts. Meanwhile, their children muddle through their day in tiny houses of 40 square meters. In spite of everything, they look for a way to move ahead and pursue their dreams. HOTEL NUEVA ISLA Dir. Irene Gutierrez, Javier Labrador (Spain/Cuba, 70 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles) SAT 3/14 / 2:00 / S2 MON 3/16 / 4:00 / S15 FRI 3/20 / 5:00 / DGC The formerly luxurious Hotel Nueva Isla of Old Havana is now in ruins; but it is home for people living on the fringes of society: Jorge, a retired public servant and two neighbors, Waldo and La Flaca. With almost no contact with the outside world, Jorge resembles a Don Quixote gone astray, forgotten by the world he once dearly loved. Day by day his health and body weaken like the walls of Hotel Nueva Isla. His only motivation to keep living is his certainty that in some place of the ruinous hotel, the former owners hid valuable objects before fleeing during the Cuban Revolution. This is remarkable filmmaking that captures the parallel between the decay of the human body and the stone, steel, and corporeal places in which they live.

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ILUSIÓN NACIONAL Dir. Olallo Rubio (Mexico, 106 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles) FRI 3/13 / 5:15 / S15 SAT 3/14 / 2:00 / S1 Every four years when the World Cup comes along, every nation and its citizens dream of glory. This rousing documentary highlights Mexico’s anticipation of this event and also distinctly captures why the sport has managed to infiltrate every aspect of Mexico’s society throughout the decades. LEJANÍA Dir. Pablo Tamez Sierra (Mexico, 69 min., 2013, Spanish w/ English subtitles) SAT 3/14 / 7:00 / DGC THU 3/19 / 4:10 / S12 A crime of passion haunts a family across several generations. This documentary examines how the persistence of memory affects our ability to move beyond hardships and what occurs when forced to reconnect with an individual who has been the source of the family’s turmoil. EL OBJETO ANTES LLAMADA DISCO Dir. Gregory Allen (Mexico, 80 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles) SUN 3/15 / 1:00 / S2 THU 3/19 / 9:45 / S15 SAT 3/21 / 6:00 / S15 This concert documentary follows superstar rock group Café Tacvba as they record their most recent album. The film merges live concert footage with the band’s philosophical musings on the methods they’re utilizing to record their album. What results is pure visual lyricism as the music comes to life, and the audience is engaged with the intimate creative process of Café Tacvba. PLAYING LECUONA Dir. Pavel Giroud, Juan Manuel Villar Betancort (Spain, 105 min., 2015, Spanish w/ English subtitles) TUE 3/17 / 8:30 / S12 SUN 3/22 / 12:45 / S1 A journey through the work and living spaces of pianist and composer Ernesto Lecuona, considered the most universally beloved of Latin America’s pianists. Three outstanding Latin Jazz piano players will guide us in this odyssey: Chucho Valdés, in Lecuona’s native Havana, who fuses jazz with Afro-Cuban rhythms; Michel Camilo in New York, who creates elegant soundscapes; and Gonzalo Rubalcaba, who fuses Latin Jazz with Flamenco.

D ES C OS I DO S S H OWC ASE Family. What is perhaps the most important, loaded, frustrating, ebullient, and confounding word in any language is interpreted beautifully and often-times heartbreakingly in the cinematic achievements listed below. Watch them with your loved ones-- or without them-- and be prepared to relate to these complex characters as they struggle to form their own definition of what family truly means.

CASA GRANDE Dir. Fellipe Barbosa (Brazil, 115 min., 2014, Portuguese w/ English subtitles, Drama) THU 3/12 / 6:45 / DGC SUN 3/15 / 3:15 / S15 SUN 3/22 / 5:45 / S12 Jean is a high school senior living a privileged life in an affluent neighborhood in Rio. While racial and class tensions present themselves in various forms, Jean remains oblivious, choosing instead to focus on his primary concern: girls. However, beyond the facade of Jean’s luxurious existence lies the reality of his family’s financial situation, one that indicates his father may be inching toward financial ruin. This causes small, initially inconspicuous changes in Jean’s everyday life. However, his father’s rising desperation and several unexpected circumstances, prompt Jean to contemplate a life without the luxuries he once took for granted. GENTE DE BIEN Dir. Franco Lolli (Colombia/ France, 86 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama) THU 3/12 / 5:30 / S13 MON 3/16 / 5:00 / S1 FRI 3/20 / 7:45 / S13 Eric is sent to live with his father, Gabriel, in an indigent sector of Bogota. The two struggle to relate to one another from the get go, establishing an emotionally precarious relationship between father and son. Complicating matters is Eric’s exposure to the wealthy lifestyle of the family that Gabriel does odd handyman jobs for. As Eric gets a taste of what privileged life is really like, he begins forming a strong bond with the opulent family. A series of incidents belie the authenticity of this relationship; as the disparities between the two social classes reveal surprisingly toxic behaviors.

VACACIONES EN FAMILIA Dir. Ricardo Carrasco (Chile, 90 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Comedy) THU 3/12 / 10:30 / S13 SAT 3/14 / 7:20 / S2 FRI 3/20 / 5:30 / S13 The Kelly family once enjoyed an affluent lifestyle but have recently fallen on hard times. Despite this reality, they continue to maintain an air of aristocracy about them. They go so far as to lie to their neighbors about their vacation plans, telling them they’ll be spending their summer in Brazil. However, when obligated to follow through with their lie, they find themselves creating a fictionalized vacation that causes more trouble than they bargained for. This entertaining romp from Chile will have you wanting more of this epically terrible family. LA VOZ EN OFF Dir. Cristián Jiménez (Chile, 96 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama) SUN 3/15 / 9:10 / S13 FRI 3/20 / 7:30 / S12 SUN 3/22 / 10:45 / S12 Sofía lives in Valdivia. She is a vegetarian and has two children she adores, but recently everything has been going wrong for her. Looking for peace after her recent separation, she decides to take a vow of silence in reverse: no mobile phone, no TV, no Internet, and no books for a year. However, her peace is short-lived: her father decides to leave her mother, her elder sister returns to Chile with a belligerent attitude, her children are obsessed with eating meat, and without looking for it, Sofia learns an uncomfortable truth about her father.

LOS HAMSTERS Dir. Gil Gonzalez (Mexico, 71 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama) TUE 3/17 / 6:00 / S12 SAT 3/21 / 6:30 / DGC This is the life of an ordinary family in Tijuana trying to hide secrets from each other while living under the same roof. Rodolfo leaves for work every day. Beatriz suffers a midlife crisis. Daughter Jessica is in a love triangle. And son Juan, finds out he’s about to be a father.

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S CIENCE ON SCREE N S H OWC AS E Science on Screen creatively pairs screenings of classic, cult, and documentary films with lively introductions by notable figures from the world of science, technology, and medicine. Each film is used as a starting point for the speaker to reveal current scientific research or technological advances; providing the perfect combination of entertainment and enlightenment - even for the most science-phobic person!

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EL INCIDENTE Dir. Isaac Ezban (Mexico, 100 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Sci Fi) SAT 3/14 / 8:30 / S12 THU 3/19 / 7:45 / S12 SUN 3/22 / 1:15 / S12 RaĂşl Mendez stars in this dazzling nail-biter about two brothers being chased by a detective who become trapped in the staircase of a 9-story building, seemingly cut off from the real world. With no way to get in and out, the three are left to decipher the mystery behind their circumstances. Meanwhile, a family is trapped in a never-ending deserted road, also left to try to find answers for their illogical conundrum. As the two initially disparate narratives begin showing similarities, it becomes increasingly clear that both risk being stuck in these loops of time forever in this mindbending thriller.

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EL INGENIERO Juan Passarelli y Mathew Charles (El Salvador, 97 min., 2013, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Documentary) MON 3/16 / 8:00 / S15 SAT 3/21 / 8:00 / DGC Israel Ticas, aka The Engineer, is the ONLY criminologist using forensic anthropology in the entire country of El Salvador. As an advocate of the dead, he works hard to identify remains that are buried deep in the jungle.

E N FAM ILIA S H OWC ASE There is nothing more special than spending time with loved ones. Here at the San Diego Latino Film Festival, we are committed to bringing you quality entertainment that you can enjoy with your entire family. You’re never too young (or too old) to embark on these wonderful animated, live-action adventures that will introduce you to a few characters like Cuco, a Mexican parrot in search of his favorite television superhero. Cuca, a young Brazilian boy looking for his father along a dazzling landscape; and Ulises, a young boy that inexplicably grows a beard.

PRESSENTED BY: LA LEYENDA DE LAS MOMIAS DE GUANAJUATO Dir. Alberto Rodriguez (Mexico, 84 min., 2014, Spanish, Animated) SUN 3/15 / 12:45 / S15 A young adventurer and his friends arrive in Guanajuato, and realize that there’s something strange going on. The town’s legendary mummies are alive and if that’s not enough, they’ve kidnapped their friend, Xoxhitl. The adventures of the characters take place in the main touristic attractions of Guanajuato, highlighting the historic and legendary parts of the city.

EL AMERICANO Dir. Ricardo Arnaiz (Mexico/USA, 97 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Animated) SAT 3/14 / 4:30 / S1 SAT 3/14 / 4:45 / S2 After evil birds threaten to take control of a family’s beloved circus, Cuco, a Mexican parrot, embarks on a thrilling adventure to Hollywood, hoping to enlist the services of El Americano, a television superhero. This work in progress private screening of this beautifully animated film features the voice talent of Edward James Olmos, Kate del Castillo, and Adal Ramones. THE BOY AND THE WORLD Dir. Alê Abreu (Brazil, 80 min., 2014, Portuguese w/ English subtitles, Animated) SAT 3/14 / 2:00 / DGC SAT 3/21 / 1:10 / S12 This wordless, sensuous and uniquely original animated film follows Cuca, a young Brazilian boy who ventures from his simple countryside home into a neon-infused, carnivalesque metropolis in search of his father. A voyage of increasing complexity and beauty, the animation in this vibrant film is a feast for the eyes and is nourishment for the soul.

SELECCIÓN CANINA Dir. Carlos Pimenta, Nathan Sifuentes (Mexico, 90 min., 2014, Spanish, Animated) WED 3/18 / 6:30 / S15 Animated futbol? Yes please! This fun and vibrant animated feature is all about the beautiful game. A soccer team made up of canines must learn the value of teamwork in order to beat their foes. This film features a large ensemble voice cast of Mexican actors led by Fernando Luján, Plutarco Haza, Raúl Araiza, Maite Perroni, Pierre Angelo, Sergio Corona, Manuel “Loco” Valdés and Gaspar Henaine “Capulina”, with Mexican soccer players, Jorge Campos, Alberto García Aspe, Luis Roberto “Alves” Zague, Germán Villa, and Mexican legends José Ramón Fernández, Enrique “Perro” Bermúdez and Cristian Martinoli. ULISES Y LOS 10,000 BIGOTES Dir. Manuel Carames (Mexico, 100 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Comedy) SAT 3/14 / 11:30 AM / S1 WED 3/18 / 4:30 / DGC SUN 3/22 / 11:30 / S2 Though it sounds incredible, 9-year old Ulises grows a huge mustache from one day to the next. This situation starts a series of extraordinary events for him, his mother and his best friends; Marcelino and Lula. From this moment forward, they will have to face this hairy adventure in the company of a bunch of very curious characters, who are part of the “10,000 Mustache Club.” Get your facial hair ready for an unforgettable party!

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¡VI VA MUJERES! FE ATUR E S H OWC AS E Join us in celebrating women filmmakers making waves in cinema. These unique voices are on the rise, and we’re thrilled to showcase them at the San Diego Latino Film Festival!

CLIMAS Dir. Enrica Pérez (Peru/Colombia, 84 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama) FRI 3/13 / 10:30 / S2 SUN 3/15 / 6:45 / DGC THU 3/19 / 7:00 / DGC Three unrelated women in Peru are affected by life-altering experiences. A premature sexual experience between a girl, on the verge of womanhood,and a mysterious visitor reveals a complex and discomforting power dynamic. A secret from the past threatens the stability of a woman who imagined herself to have overcome painful circumstances. The return of an estranged son has unexpected effects on his mother. These three fragmented narratives are different in scope, landscape and climate, but united by their shared admiration for the fortitude of women. DISRUPTION Dir. Pamela Yates (Brazil/Colombia/Peru/USA, 85 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Documentary) SAT 3/14 / 12:00 / S2 SUN 3/22 / 3:30 / S12 A band of Latin American activist-economists sets out to reduce inequality in the region, with a model that places women at the center of the drive for social change. Collaborating with governments, big banks, and women marginalized by poverty in Peru, Colombia, and Brazil, they spread financial literacy horizontally; using digital education tools and innovative strategies for financial inclusion. Through the program, the women become empowered economic and political agents in their communities, leading the process of societal transformation from the bottom up. 3 millions lives have already been changed. If the model is taken to scale, can 20 million women upend a continent? LA GUERRA DE MANUELA JANKOVIC Dir. Diana Cardozo (Mexico, 93 min., Spanish w /English subtitles, Drama) SAT 3/14 / 6:00 / S12 TUE 3/17 / 9:50 / S13 SAT 3/21 / 2:30 / S1 Mexico 1991: Manuela (Karina Gidi, Abel, Colosio) works as a cook and lives with her grandmother, a Serbian immigrant who escaped to Mexico from World War II. When the Balkans conflict starts in Europe, Manuela and her grandmother revive the anxious moments of war, and prepare themselves as if the conflict were happening right around the corner.

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NENA, SALUDAME AL DIEGO Dir. Andrea Herrera Catala (Venezuela, 101 min., 2013, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Comedy) FRI 3/13 / 4:00 / S12 THU 3/19 / 8:00 / S13 SAT 3/21 / 4:45 / S1 When Sofia returns to Venezuela after studying abroad, she finds that her mother, a television producer, is primed to launch Sofia’s career as a television star of a show spotlighting Venezuelan culture. However, Sofia has pledged her allegiance to all things Argentinian, and is reluctant to take on the position, causing undue stress on their relationship. Dir. Maite Alberdi (Chile, 70 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Documentary) FRI 3/13 / 10:20 / S13 SUN 3/15 / 3:00 / S13 SAT 3/21 / 4:45 / S2 Filmed over a four-year period, this is a sensitive, heart warming documentation of a monthly tea-and-cakes ritual enjoyed by a group of well-heeled septuagenarian Santiago ladies, who graduated high school together in the 1950s. This is a triumphant examination of the strong bonds that ritual and good friendships can provide over a lifetime. LA REVOLUCIÓN DE LOS ALCATRACES Dir. Luciana Kaplan (Mexico, 90 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Documentary) SAT 3/14 / 12:30 / S13 THU 3/19 / 5:00 / DGC Eufrasina is a young woman from Santa Maria Quiegolani, a district of Oaxaca, Mexico. When she runs for mayor of her municipality, her victory is annulled because she is a woman. She embarks on a battle against the still stalwart political hegemony, which denies women the right to vote, and the opportunity of being elected to public office.

C IN E GAY SH OWC AS E LGBTQ cinema is transcendent by nature, oftentimes forcing spectators to look beyond their own experiences and inviting them to engage, reconcile, and ultimately relate to issues initially outside of their understanding. By being provocative and confrontational, LGBTQ cinema exposes the universality of narratives that exist in films whose ultimate purpose is to unite us all. It is our pleasure to continue our annual tradition of bringing you the very best of LGBTQ Latino cinema.

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CUATRO LUNAS Dir. Sergio Tovar Velarde (Mexico, 110 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama) FRI 3/13 / 7:55 / S12 MON 3/16 / 4:30 / DGC SAT 3/21 / 7:30 / S12 A mosaic of four stories about love, acceptance, heartbreak, and regret. Mauricio, a shy 11-year old, must deal with the repercussions in his household after a fleeting romp results in a strained relationship with his parents. Fito and Leo, two childhood best friends, reconnect as young adults and forge a passionate, secret relationship. Leo’s refusal to go public, forces Fito to find companionship elsewhere. Heartbroken, Leo must come to terms with his sexuality, hoping to win Fito’s affection again. After a decade together, Hugo and Andres hit a rough patch in their relationship. When an indiscretion is revealed, they put their relationship through a two week trial period, to see if they truly belong together. Joaqúin, an uncelebrated poet and family man, lives his entire life without giving into one desire: to have a sexual experience with another man. An unlikely, complex relationship then alters the course of two lives forever. EN LA GAMA DE LOS GRISES Dir. Claudio Marcone (Chile, 98 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama) SUN 3/15 / 10:00 / S2 THU 3/19 / 4:45 / S1 SUN 3/22 / 12:00 / S15 Bruno is a 35 year old architect with what appears, at least superficially, a perfect life. He is married, has a lovely son, and a beautiful house. His life, however, is turned upside down when he meets Fer, a young teacher and tourist guide helping him with an architectural project in the heart of Santiago. Sparks fly between them, causing Bruno to risk putting everything on the line in order to follow his heart.

FUTURO BEACH Dir. Karim Ainouz (Brazil, 106 min., 2014, Portuguese w/ English subtitles, Drama) FRI 3/13 / 8:15 / S2 TUE 3/16 / 9:15 / DGC SAT 3/21 / 3:30 / S15 Part gay romance, part inquisitive self-journey, Futuro Beach is a stunning examination of lives lost and found. Donato works as a lifeguard at the spectacular but treacherous Praia do Futuro beach in Brazil; Konrad is an ex-military thrill-seeker from Germany vacationing with a friend. After Donato saves Konrad from drowning, but fails to save his other friend, initial sexual sparks give way to a deeper, emotional connection. Donato decides to leave everything behind, including his ailing mother and younger brother, Ayrton, to travel back to Berlin with Konrad. There, he finds both confusion and liberation, and his journey for love soon turns into a deeper search for his own identity. LIZ IN SEPTEMBER Dir. Fina Torres (Venezuela,100 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama) THU 3/12 / 8:20 / S12 SAT 3/14 / 10:00 / S15 SUN 3/22 / 7:00 / DGC Liz has known several things since childhood: that she is gay, that beauty is power, and that she would never be a victim. Determined to enjoy the time she has left on earth, she hides her terminal disease from friends. Eva lost her son to cancer; and that pain and guilt have tarnished the relationship with her husband. Against all odds, these two opposite women encounter one another; it changes their lives, and begins new standards where love, life, and death away from morals, play as simple steps of nature. LA VISITA Dir. Mauricio Lopez Fernandez (Chile/ Argentina, 82 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama) SAT 3/14 / 3:00 / S15 TUE 3/17 / 4:15 / S13 THU 3/19 / 5:30 /S13 The son of a housekeeper who works for a conservative rural family, comes back to his homeland due to his father’s untimely death. He is expected to replace the male figure in the household; but has decided to undertake a major change during his absence, returning totally transformed as a woman. S A N D I E G O L AT I N O F I L M F E S T I V A L

ARTE Y SONIDO LATINO ARTE LATINO The San Diego Latino Film Festival is proud to announce that we are expanding Arte Latino; and this year we will display a diversity of creative works in three exciting locations! Border X Brewery and tasting room, 2181 Logan Ave. San Diego Art will be up and displayed from Thursday, March 12, until Sunday March 22nd. Monday March 16th 5-10pm - Art Reception, Live music, Food Truck, great art. Event is free and open to the public. Exhibit (Arte Del Barrio) is being curated by Cesar Castaneda of Chicano Art Gallery. Please check out Border X and the Chicano Art Gallery on Facebook for more information on events at these two great venues. Both are part of the legendary “Barrio Art Crawl” (on Facebook) taking place periodically in historic Barrio Logan. San Diego Repertory Theater, 79 Horton Plaza San Diego Art will be displayed through Sunday March 29th. Presenting great theater every year with an awesome line up of Latino themed plays, the Rep will be presenting Oedipus Del Rey, also through March 29th, in partnership with the Latino Film Festival. Please find the Rep on Facebook or on the web @ www.sdrep. org for information on Oedipus Del Rey and the entire Rep. season. Historia del Rey is being curated by Andy Gonzalez and Roberto Pozos. Friday March 27th - Gallery walk-through with artists one hour before the play. Surround events at the Rep are free before the play (You must purchase tickets to see the play.) The Digital Gym Gallery North Park, 2921 El Cajon Blvd San Diego Art will be up and displayed from Thursday March 12th; with new exhibits opening throughout the year. MACSD’s Digital Gym screens and exhibits the best in Latino, independent and international films and media year-round. Arte Latino has been an integral creative experience throughout our events. So on-going, the Digital Gym now incorporates an Art Gallery and gift store. For information about the Art and upcoming events, find us on Facebook at “Digital Gym” and “La Onda Arte Latino,” and of course the “San Diego Latino Film Festival” - www.sdlatinofilm. com . Thank you for being a part of San Diego Latino Film Festival’s Arte Latino, Andy Gonzalez Director/Curator Arte Latino

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March 19th, Thursday at 22nd San Diego Latino Film Festival San Diego’s popular radio stations return to the film festival in 2015 and offers an exclusive look at some of the best film from Mexico, Spain and Latin America. Join them for great movies, special guests, fun & more!

TODOS ESTÁN MUERTOS Dir. Beatriz Sanchís (Mexico/Spain, 93 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Comedy/Drama) THU 3/19 / 7:30 pm / S15

ACTORES S.A. Dir. Carlos Sariñana (Mexico, 95 min., 2013, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Dark Comedy) THU 3/19 / 5:45 pm / S12

EL INCIDENTE Dir. Isaac Ezban (Mexico, 100 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Sci Fi) THU 3/19 / 7:45 pm / S12

EDDIE REYNOLDS Y LOS ÁNGELES DE ACERO Dir. Gustavo Moheno (Mexico, 106 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Comedy) THU 3/19 / 7:00 pm / S1

NENA, SALUDAME AL DIEGO Dir. Andrea Herrera Catala (Venezuela, 101 min., 2013, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Comedy) THU 3/19 / 8:00 pm / S13

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LOCUR A S MA D UR AS S H OWC A S E Anarchic, revolutionary, exuberant and experimental, these films prove that cinema’s established rules were meant to be broken. DESASTRES NATURALES Dir. Bernardo Quesney (Chile, 74 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Comedy) FRI 3/13 / 5:00 / DGC SAT 3/14 / 1:00 / S12 SUN 3/22 / 2:10 / S15 Raquel, a teacher who refuses to go calmly into retirement, shows up at her old math classroom and is surprised to find out that she’s been replaced by a much younger instructor. When the new teacher refuses to grant Raquel permission to lead the day’s lesson, the students assist to overthrow her, and reinstate Raquel as classroom instructor. The students vow to hold the the youthful teacher hostage until Raquel gets her old job back. This inadvertently strikes a match that ignites a small revolution at their school in this wild and endlessly entertaining satire. EN LA ESTANCIA Dir. Carlos Armella (Mexico, 106 min., 2013, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama) SAT 3/14 / 5:00 / S15 WED 3/18 / 8:40 / DGC SUN 3/22 / 9:30 / S1 Filmmaker Sebastian makes a reverse journey from Mexico City to a mostly abandoned dusty village named La Estancia. Searching for inspiration, and perhaps a better life, he comes across the two sole remaining residents: the aged Don Jesús Vallejo and his son Juan Diego. Fascinated by their isolated lives and Juan Diego’s absolute loneliness, Sebastian starts to film their daily rituals. The improbable but intense friendship that arises is rudely disrupted, when Sebastian returns to the city, although promising to come back. Years later, he keeps his word and brings along his pregnant partner. However, Juan Diego is nowhere to be found; and Sebastian is determined to find his old friend. But what he discovers is truly shocking.

NAVAJAZO Dir. Ricardo Silva (Mexico, 75 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Documentary/ Drama) SAT 3/21 / 10:30 / S15 Ricardo Silva’s debut feature imagines Tijuana as the setting of an impending social apocalypse. While some of the characters are recognizable and relatable, others are depraved and reproachable. In the end, however, it becomes evident that each one of them is merely trying to survive in an increasingly hostile environment. By mixing fiction and documentary, the film challenges our notion of voyeurism, by presenting us with the raw “truth” of the human condition when faced with adversity. Prepare to be shocked and wowed, and remember, telling yourself “it’s only a movie” won’t help. Mature Audiences Only (Explicit Content). RELOCOS Y REPASADOS Dir. Manuel Facal (Uruguay, 97 min., 2013, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Comedy) SAT 3/14 / 10:45 / S12 WED 3/18 / 9:20 / S13 SAT 3/21 / 10:20 / S12 When Elias finds a hidden case containing five different types of drugs, he convinces his best friend, Andrés, and three other pals to take each drug. A myriad of unfortunate events threaten to ruin their high in the stoner comedy to end all stoner comedies. STOCKHOLM Dir. Rodrigo Sorogoyen (Spain, 90 min., 2013, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama) SUN 3/15 / 9:30 / S1 FRI 3/20 / 9:40 / S12 SUN 3/22 / 9:15 / DGC Romance is written in the stars for two strangers that meet at a party. After a long night of flirting, meaningful conversations, and an unexpected bit of streaking, the two decide to spend the night together. An unexpected twist then reveals something darker and more sinister, in this tale that pushes relationships to realms of erratic and incomprehensible human behavior.

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YOU ARE CREATIVE. You help us see the world in new ways. You enrich, inspire, and move us. You open our hearts and minds with your fresh ideas and creative passion. For your unique vision, we salute you. Union BankÂŽ is proud to sponsor the 22nd Annual San Diego Latino Film Festival. unionbank.com

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PRESSENTED BY: A PHOTOGRAPHER’S JOURNEY Dir. Raymond Telles; Yvan Iturriaga (USA, 60 min., 2014, English, Documentary) SAT 3/14 / 4:00 / DGC TUE 3/17 / 5:30 / DGC SAT 3/21 / 2:30 / S13 A Photographer’s Journey explores the life and work of Pedro E. Guerrero. Guerrero’s life story is extraordinary, and in many ways classically American. Born and raised in Mesa, Arizona, where he attended “Mexican Only” segregated schools, Guerrero went on to serve in the Second World War, and became a major interpreter of modernist architecture and sculpture of the 1940s, ‘50s and ‘60s. Guerrero’s photographs provide an insider’s look into three iconic American artists of the 20th century: Frank Lloyd Wright, Alexander Calder and Louise Nevelson. With his images, Guerrero reveals the artists’ personalities and their creative process. A Photographer’s Journey is as much a portrait of the photographer as it is a panorama of the times, places and people Guerrero encountered, in a career that spanned more than 70 years.

THE HAND THAT FEEDS Dir. Rachel Lears & Robin Blotnick (USA, 85 min., 2014, English; Spanish w/ English subtitles, Documentary) SAT 3/14 / 8:30 / DGC WED 3/18 / 5:00 / S12 FRI 3/20 / 5:00 / S12 You’ve seen the headlines; you may have seen the picket lines; but you may not have had a chance to understand the plight of the modern day food service worker. So a humble, very shy sandwich maker named Mahoma Lopez, begins his tale. It’s a tale about an undocumented employee uniting his coworkers to fight against the abusive conditions at a popular New York restaurant chain. This epic power struggle turns a single city block into a battlefield in America’s new wage wars, and becomes the microcosm of an even greater issue.

BEAUTIFUL SIN Dir. Gabriela Quiros (Costa Rica/USA, 55 min., 2014, English; Spanish w/ English subtitles, Documentary) FRI 3/13 / 6:30 / S12 FRI 3/20 / 9:00 / DGC What if you desperately wanted a baby, but your country and religion prohibited you from trying the one medical treatment that could help you conceive? Beautiful Sin tells the decade-long story of three couples struggling with infertility, who take the Costa Rican government before an international human rights court to demand the right to use In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). In a region rocked by battles over reproductive rights, the story told in Beautiful Sin is without a doubt the strangest. In the year 2000, anti-abortion activists, with the help of the Catholic Church and a U.S. political group won a legal case that banned IVF in Costa Rica, and gave the embryo legal rights. Beautiful Sin is a cautionary tale about what can happen when a religious ideology such as the “personhood of the embryo” becomes law.

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I Hate Love (Mexico/USA, 105 min.) Liz in September (Venezuela,100 min.)

5:30 8:00 10:30

Gente de Bien (Colombia/ France, 86 min.) Olvidados (Bolivia, 110 min.) Vacaciones en Familia (Chile, 90 min.)

5:00 7:30 9:45

Docu-Shorts (Shorts, 92 min.) De Arriba Para Abajo (Mexico, 90 min.) Todos Están Muertos (Mexico/Spain, 93 min.)

4:00 6:30 7:55 10:15

Nena, Saludame Al Diego (Venezuela, 101 min.) Beautiful Sin (Costa Rica/USA, 55 min) Cuatro Lunas (Mexico, 110 min.) El Desierto (Argentina, 98 min.)

4:15 6:20 8:00 10:20

La Tercera Orilla (Argentina, 92 min.) Ciencias Naturales (Argentina, 70 min.) Behavior (Cuba, 108 min.) La Once (Chile, 70 min)

5:15 7:30 10:00

Ilusion Nacional (Mexico, 106 min.) Mexico's Most Wanted (Mexico, 101 min.) Blue Desert (Brazil, 94 min.)

1:00 3:30 6:00 8:30 10:45

Desastres Naturales (Mexico, 74 min.) Actores SA (Mexico, 95 min.) La Guerra de Manuela Jankovic (Mexico, 93 min.) El Incidente (Mexico, 100 min.) Relocos Y Repasados (Uruguay, 97 min.)

12:30 2:30 5:25 7:15 9:20

La Revolucion De Los Alcatraces (Mexico, 90 min.)

12:15 3:00 5:00 7:30 10:00

En Familia (Shorts 101 min.) La Visita (Chile/ Argentina, 82 min.) En la estancia (Mexico, 106 min.)

1:30 3:30 5:15 7:10 9:30

El Hogar Al Reves (Mexico, 80 min.) The Princess of France (Argentina, 67 min.) El Vientre (Peru, 85 min.)

La Leyenda de Las Momias de Guanajuato (Mexico, 84 min.)

La Vida Después (Mexico, 90 min.)

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Mexico Raro y Querido (Shorts, 112 mins) Casa Grande (Brazil, 115 min.) Ciudad Delirio (Colombia/ Spain, 99 min.) La Vida Inesperada (Spain, 105 min.) Blue Desert (Brazil, 94 min.)

Casi Treinta (Mexico, 96 min.) Chaldean Voices (USA, 82 min.) Las Horas Contigo (Mexico, 88 min.)

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Messi (Spain, 97 min.) Callejero (USA, 101 min.) I Hate Love (Mexico/ USA, 98 min.)

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Hotel Nueva Isla (Spain/Cuba, 70 min.) Frontera Filmmakers (Shorts, 94 min.) El Ingeniero (El Salvador, 97 min.) De arriba para abajo (Mexico, 90 min.)

National University Presents Familia Gang (103 min.)

Mateo - HBO (Colombia, 86 min.) Tercer Grado (Spain, 80 min.) Messi (Spain, 73 min.) Maria Montez (Mexico, 99 min.) La Once (Chile, 70 min.) Maria Montez (99 min.) Antes de Que Nos Olviden - HBO (Mexico, 81 min.)

La Voz En Off (Chile, 96 min.)

National University Presents SAMURAI (Argentina, 96 min..

Liz in September (Venezuela,100 min.)

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National University Presents Familia Gang (Mexico, 103 min)

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Los Hamsters (Mexico, 71 min.) Playing Lecuona (Spain, 105 min.) Un Mundo Extraño (Shorts, 103 min.)

4:15 6:10 7:55 9:50

La Visita (Chile/ Argentina, 82 min.) Algún Lugar (Dominican Republic, 71 min.) Las Búsquedas (Mexico, 74 min.) La Guerra de Manuela Jankovic (Mexico, 93 min.)

5:00 7:15 10:00

Relatos Latinos (Mexico, 105 min.) Fachon Models - Pantelion (Mexico, 95 min.) Behavior - Pantelion (Cuba, 108 min.)

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The Hand that Feeds (USA, 85 min.) La Tercera Orilla (Argentina, 92 min.) Güeros (Mexico, 106 min.)

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Algún Lugar (Dominican Republic, 71 min.) Lake Los Angeles (USA, 85 min.) Relocos Y Repasados (Uruguay, 97 min.)

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SDG&E "Presents"! Seleccion Canina (Mexico, 90 min.) Jauja (Argentina/Denmark/France, 108 min.)

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Lejanía (Mexico, 69 min.) Actores SA (Mexico, 95 min.) El Incidente (Mexico, 100 min.) Riding 79 (Puerto Rico, 80 min.)

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La Visita (Chile/ Argentina, 82 min.) Nena, Saludame Al Diego (Venezuela, 101 min.) Blue Desert (Brazil, 94min.)

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Cronicas Hispanas (Shorts, 97 min.) Todos Están Muertos (Mexico/Spain, 93 min.) El Objeto Antes Llamado Disco (Mexico, 80 min.

5:00 7:30 9:40

The Hand that Feeds (USA, 85 min.) La Voz En Off (Chile, 96 min.) Stockholm (Spain, 90 min.)

5:30 7:45 10:00

Vacaciones en Familia (Chile, 90 min.) Gente de bien (Colombia/ France, 86 min.) O Candidato Honesto (Brazil, 110 min.)

5:15 8:00 9:50

Viva Mujeres (Shorts, 94min.) Ciencias Naturales (Argentina, 70 min.) Tercer Grado (Spain, 80 min.)

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The Boy and The World (Brazil, 80 min.) Amor de Mis Amores (Shorts, 95 min.) Behavior (Cuba, 108 min) Cuatro Lunas (Mexico, 110 min.) Relocos Y Repasados (Uruguay, 97 min..)

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El Hogar Al Reves (Mexico, 80 min.) A Photographer's Journey (U.S., 60 min.) Mr. Kaplan (Uruguay, 98 min.) Casi Treinta (Mexico, 96 min.) Tercer Grado (Spain, 80 min.)

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Cine Gay (Shorts, 95 mins) Futuro Beach (Brazil, 106 min.) El Objeto Antes Llamado Disco (Mexico, 80 min) La Isla Mínima (Spain, 105 min.) Navajazo (Mexico, 75 min.)

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El Incidente (Mexico, 100 min.) Disruption (Brazil/Colombia/Peru/USA, 85 min) Casa Grande (Brazil, 115 min.) Bald Mountain (Brazil, 100 min.) La Voz en Off (Chile, 96 min.)

Mateo - HBO (Colombia, 86 min.) Fachon Models (Mexico, 95 min.) Lake Los Angeles (USA, 85 min) María Montez (Dominican Republic, 99 min.) La Muerte En Buenos Aires (Argentina, 90 min.)

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En La Gama de los Grises (Chile, 98 min.) Desastres Naturales (Chile, 74 min.) Las Horas Contigo (Mexico, 88 min.) Mexico's Most Wanted (Mexico, 101 min.)

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Burden of Peace (Guatemala / Spain / Netherlands; 77 min)

Visitantes (Mexico, 90 min.)

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Delirium (Argentina, 85 min.)

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Eddie Reynolds y los Angeles de Acero (Mexico, 406 min.)

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Ulises y Los 10,000 Bigotes (Mexico, 100 min.) Ilusion Nacional (Mexico, 106 min.) El Americano (Mexico/USA, 97 min.)

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Paraíso (Mexico 105 min.) Casa Grande (Brazil, 115 min.) La Vida Después (Mexico, 90 min.)

5:30 O Candidato Honesto (Brazil, 110 min.) 8:15 Futuro Beach (Brazil, 106 min.) 10:30 Climas (Peru/Colombia, 90 min.)

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Desastres Naturales (Chile, 74 min.) Casi Treinta (Mexico, 96 min) El Hogar Al Reves (Mexico, 80 min.)

Disruption (Brazil/Colombia/Peru/USA, 85 min.)

El Desierto (Argentina, 98 min.)

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Vacas Con Gafas (Puerto Rico, 93 min.) Bald Mountain (Brazil, 100 min.) Riding 79 (Puerto Rico, 80 min.) Amor de Mis Amores (Mexico, 95 min.) Stockholm (Spain, 90 min.)

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El Objeto Antes Llamado Disco (Mexico, 80 min.) Olvidados (Bolivia, 110 min.) Paraiso ( Mexico, 105 min.) Amor de Mis Amores (Mexico, 95 min.) En la Gama de los Grises (Chile, 98 min.)

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Gente de bien (Colombia/ France, 86 min.) Delirium (Argentina, 85 min.) El Vientre (Peru, 85 min.)

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Eddie Reynolds y los Angeles de Acero (Mexico, 106 min.)

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O Candidato Honesto (Brazil, 110 min.) Fachon Models - Pantelion (Mexico, 95 min.) Mexico's Most Wanted (Mexico, 101 min.)

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A Photographer's Journey (USA, 60 min.) Amor de Mis Amores (Mexico, 95 min.) El Desierto (Argentina, 98 min.)

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Hecho en USA (Shorts, 106 min,) Mateo - HBO (Colombia, 86 min.) Muerte En Buenos Aires (Argentina, 90 min.)

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Ulises y Los 10,000 Bigotes (Mexico, 100 min.) The Princess of France (Argentina, 67 min.) En La Estancia (Mexico, 106 min.)

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En La Gama de los Grises (Chile, 98 min.

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La Revolucion de los Alcatraces (Mexico, 90 min.)

Eddie Reynolds y los Angeles de Acero (Mexico, 106 min.)

La Vida Inesperada (Spain, 105 min.)

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Antes de Que Nos Olviden - HBO (Mexico, 81 min.)

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National University Presents Familia Gang (103 min .)

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Visitantes - Pantelion Presents (Mexico, 100 min.)

Bald Mountain (Brazil, 100 min.) Muerte En Buenos Aires (Argentina, 92 min.)

Las Búsquedas (Mexico, 74 min.)

Las Horas Contigo - Pantelion Presents (Mexico, 88 min.)

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Güeros (Mexico 106min.) Visitantes - Pantelion Presents (Mexico, 100 min.)

The Princess of France (Argentina, 67 min.)

Hotel Nueva Isla (Spain/Cuba, 70 min.) El Americano (Mexico/USA, 97 min.)

Vacaciones en Familia (Chile, 90min.) Jauja (Argentina/Denmark/France, 93 min.)

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The Boy and the World (Brazil, 80 min.) A Photographer's Journey (USA, 60 min.)

Algún Lugar (Mexico, 71 min.) Lejanía (Mexico, 103 min.) The Hand that Feeds (USA, 85 min.) Universal Suspects Visitantes (Mexico,100 min.) Climas (Peru/Colombia, 84 min.) Topos (Argentina, 100 min.)

Cuatro Lunas (Mexico, 110 min.) Futuro Beach (Brazil, 106 min.)

Climas (Peru/Colombia, 84 min.)

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Las Búsquedas (Mexico, 74 min.) Delirium (Argentina, 85 min.) Güeros (Mexico, 69 min) Topos (Argentina, 100 min.)

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Hotel Nueva Isla (Spain/Cuba, 70 min.) El Vientre (Peru, 85 min.) Beautiful Sin (Costa Rica/USA, 55 min.)

Messi (Spain, 97 min.) La Guerra de Manuela Jankovic (Mexico, 93 min.) Nena, Saludame Al Diego (Venezuela, 101 min) Gloria (Mexico, 90 min.) Paraiso (Mexico, 105 min.)

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National University Presents SAMURAI (Argentina, 96 min.)

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City of Tijuana - Pitch Session THE STANDARD PRINT (Short Film Panel 90 min) Los Hamsters (Mexico, 71 min.) El Ingeniero (El Salvador, 97 min.)

Playng Lecuona (Spain, 105 min..)

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Ulises y Los 10,000 Bigotes (Mexico, 100 min.) Jauja (Argentina/Denmark/France, 93 min., 2014) Vacas Con Gafas (Puerto Rico, 93 min.) Las Oscuras Primaveras (Mexico, 100 min.) La Vida Inesperada (Spain, 105 min.)

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SPANISH DRACULA (Spain, 104 min., 1931) THE STANDARD PRINT (Short Film Panel 120 min) Liz in September (Venezuela,100 min.) Stockholm (Spain, 90 min.)

Antes de Que Nos Olviden - HBO (USA, 81 min.) Vacas Con Gafas (Puerto Rico, 93min)

Todos Están Muertos (Brazil/Colombia/Peru/USA, 85 min)

Ciudad Delirio (Colombia/ Spain, 99 min.) Las Oscuras Primaveras (Mexico, 100 min.) En La Estancia (Mexico, 106 min., 2013)

Youth Visions (120 mins.) La Once (Chile, 70 min., 2014) I Hate Love (Mexico/ USA, 98 min.) La Tercera Orilla (Argentina, 92 min.)

K ATE D EL CA STI LLO Opportunities are always available, but it is hard to know how to spot them. Sometimes we can be too focused on one goal, one trajectory and we cannot see the various opportunities in front of us that could help us achieve greatness. An opportunity should not only help you achieve your goals but also take you to further heights. To truly achieve success, whatever that means to you, you must be open, in mind and in spirit to recognize the possibilities of every decision you make. This will make all the difference. For me, two moments really stand out. The first was to accept the role in the film American Visa. I was terrified to do a role so challenging, and so different from what I had done before. But I knew in my heart that I needed to do it, to take this amazing chance. I gave everything I had and more to the role, and I think I proved to myself and everyone else what I could really do. I then moved to Los Angeles, because I knew that even though I had this amazing career in Mexico and everything to lose by moving, I needed to go beyond my comfort zone to be a better actress, and to be a better me. In taking those chances, in recognizing those opportunities, I was able to be true to myself and to what I wanted out of my life. Artists will constantly be told how they should be handling their careers. And even more so, they will face what seems like unending rejection. But, if they really listen to themselves, notice those opportunities they will be able to figure out what they can give to the world. They can prepare themselves for the long journey ahead and known when to take advantage of those substantial opportunities. You can give everything youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to yourself, to your craft. And you can rock the world.

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WHEN THINGS GO MISSING: PSA Advanced Teen Producers Project, 1 min. In partnership with the Office of Problem Gambling, the Teen Producers Project advanced students created this short PSA to highlight the implications that gambling can have on a family. JOHNNY’S GOT A GUN Advanced Teen Producers Project, 6 min. A young man learns that there is more to bullying than meets the eye. Here's the story behind the bully. "ŽUTA BOJA" (THE COLOR YELLOW) Mediterranean Film Festival School, 8 min. Darko is struggling to find any form of true connection until his greatest weakness leads him to something greater. A LIFE WITHOUT MUSIC Sierra Lewis, 8 min. Based on a Lang Leav poem, a shy young boy who doesn't speak introduces a girl to the gift of music. Something she has never previously experienced before. MINIMUM MAX Joshua Ovalle, 3 min. A brief and powerful first-hand account from high school student, Max, who must navigate through the world of ADD, and all the medications that come along with it. TWO AND A QUARTER MINUTES Joshua Ovalle, 7 min. A young boy explores the implications of taking his own life by asking himself, what would have happened if life continued? What would have been his first job? His first date? His first child? Is life worth ending? Or do you continue to face and live life? MESTIZO Talon Gonalez, 10 min. Multiethnic individuals express the complexity of identity when confronted with the question 'What are you?' This film confronts the viewer's preconceived notions of ethnic and racial identity by presenting the complex perspectives of globalized identities. CLOSE TO OUR HEARTS: THE BRO-AM DOCUMENTARY Nick Snyder, 4 min. San Diego-based, Grammy-award-winning rock band Switchfoot gave four local teen filmmakers behind-the-scenes access to their 10th Annual BroAm surf contest and concert which has raised more than a million dollars for San Diego underprivileged teens. A PATH TO COLLEGE IN CITY HEIGHTS MACSD High School Interns, 3 min. City Heights is one of the most diverse communities in San Diego, and many young people in this community do not make it to college. One organization in City Heights is making a difference by providing mentorship and educational support to youth, opening up potential paths to college. I AM CHOP SUEY Dorian Perry, 2 min. A short film documentary created by Dorian Perry, in which he develops his culture and discovers his ancestors ethnicities and culture.

The Media Arts Center San Diego presents a collection of youth produced films from young filmmakers; representing a growing population of young people who’ve found that their medium of expression lies in telling stories through film. This handpicked selection of short films feature both fictional and non-fiction pieces; produced by filmmakers of varying experience levels, and addressing a range of topics such as gun violence, water conservation, and social justice.

PRESENTED BY: ART IS MY CULTURE Martinae Shannon, 2 min. Art is My Culture, by Martinae Shannon a High Tech High International Intern, shows how art is a main part of my life, and how important it is in my daily life. THE WHITE EAGLE EATING A SNAKE Alex Buckley, 4 min. The White Eagle Eating A Snake dips into the life of Alex Buckley, a Mexican boy with white looks, and the troubles he’s lived through along with it. JOHNNY’S TRANSPORTATION STORY Carlos Angulo, 2 min. Millions of students ride public transportation everyday to get to and from school. This is Johnny's story; he spends on average 4 hours daily on the bus. EVERYTHING SURROUNDING ME Guadalupe Flores, 2 min. Poetry is a way you can express yourself. This is a poem I wrote describing and showing all the emotions I feel, and all the things I go through every day. GO SMILE Trish Knox, 4 min. All you need is a smile when times get rough, just stay positive, and never give up :) THE POWER OF MUSIC Alondra Zepeda-Ochoa, 2 min. Music has the power to do amazing things. This video portrays the impact that music has had on my life and describes the reasons why I am passionate about music. BEYOND THE CROSSFIRE | WHITE HOUSE STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL SUBMISSION HIgh Tech High Chula Vista, 3 min. THE POWER OF PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH HIgh Tech High Chula Vista, 4 min This is one segment of the students' film that will speak to why investing in after school programs and summer jobs programs will help prevent and reduce violence in the United States. THE POWER OF MENTORING HIgh Tech High Chula Vista, 5 min. This is one segment of the documentary that will speak to why more mentoring programs in high schools will help prevent and reduce violence in the United States. JUVENILE JUSTICE High Tech High Chula Vista, 6 min. Students from High Tech High in Chula Vista produced this short film about the education that goes on inside juvenile detention facilities.

KANE’S PASSION FOR CARS Kane, 2 min. This entry depicts what cars mean to Kane and why he loves them so much.

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T U CINE! TU CINE! FREE STUDENT OUTREACH SCREENINGS

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FREE STUDENT SCREENINGS AT THE 22nd SAN DIEGO LATINO FILM FESTIVAL Cinema meets education! Middle School and High School students are invited to experience our variety of educational and entertaining films, during specifically curated morning screenings in celebration of the 22nd San Diego Latino Film Festival. This is a fabulous opportunity for students and educators to experience the virtues of international cinema, and to engage in discussion about key themes and social concerns. The goal is to encourage student dialogue about films that are both entertaining and educational; while also inspiring them to consider careers in filmmaking and digital media.

The screenings are geared towards middle school and high school students; and all selections are educational, entertaining and will encourage dialogue. Each event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. daily.

“With these screenings, we hope to inspire middle school and high school students to produce their own films and tell their own stories,” said Ethan van Thillo, Executive Director at the Media Arts Center San Diego, the organization that produces the festival. “Additionally, for many of these students, this might be the only opportunity to see such films as the acclaimed, The Hand That Feeds.”

MONDAY, MARCH 16th, 10:00AM - 12:00PM THE BOY AND THE WORLD (MIDDLE SCHOOL SCREENING) Dir. Alê Abreu (Brazil, 80 min., 2014, Portuguese w/ English subtitles) This wordless, sensuous, uniquely original animated film follows Cuca, a young Brazilian boy who ventures from his simple countryside home into a neon-infused, carnivalesque metropolis in search of his father. A voyage of increasing complexity and beauty, the animation in this vibrant film is a feast for the eyes and is nourishment for the soul. En Familia Showcase. A PHOTOGRAPHER'S JOURNEY (HIGH SCHOOL SCREENING) Dir. Raymond Telles; Yvan Iturriaga (U.S., 60 min., 2014, English) A Photographer’s Journey explores the life and work of Pedro E. Guerrero. Guerrero’s life story is extraordinary and in many ways classically American. Born and raised in Mesa, Arizona, where he attended “Mexican only” segregated schools, Guerrero went on to serve in the Second World War and became a major interpreter of modernist architecture and sculpture of the 1940s, 50s, and 60s. Guerrero’s photographs provide an insider’s look into three iconic American artists of the 20th century; Frank Lloyd Wright, Alexander Calder and Louise Nevelson. With his images, Guerrero reveals the artists’ personalities and their creative processes. A Photographer’s Journey is as much a portrait of the photographer as it is a panorama of the times, places, and people Guerrero encountered in a career that spanned more than 70 years. Latino Public Broadcasting Showcase.

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TUESDAY, MARCH 17th, 10:00AM - 12:00PM ULISES Y LOS 10,000 BIGOTES (MIDDLE SCHOOL SCREENING) Dir. Manuel Carames (Mexico, 100 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles) Though it sounds incredible, little Ulises at only nine years old, from one day to another grows an enormous mustache. This situation, appearing to be unfortunvvely ordinary, starts a series of extraordinary events for him, his mother and his best friends; Marcelino and Lula. From this moment forward, they will have to face this hairy adventure in the company of a bunch of very curious characters. An adventure with the ten thousand moustache club. Get the facial hair ready for a party. En Familia Showcase. CIENCIAS NATURALES (HIGH SCHOOL SCREENING) Dir. Matías Lucchesi (Argentina, 70 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles) Lila, a precocious 12 year-old living in a remote mountainous region in Argentina, is eager to find her biological father. Her mother refuses to offer any details about him to satiate her curiosity. The only clue that might lead to his whereabouts is a plaque from a weather-beaten antennae mast her father supposedly installed 12 years prior. She finds the address of the company printed on the plaque and decides to escape in search of his father. She convinces a female teacher to accompany her and together they embark on a journey that leads to several surprising revelations. Argentina Showcase.

T U C IN E ! WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18th, 10:00AM - 12:00PM YOUTH VISIONS SHORTS (HIGH SCHOOL SCREENING) (MIDDLE SCHOOL SCREENING) (United States, 95 minutes, 2014) The Media Arts Center San Diego presents a collection of youth-produced films from young filmmakers. They represent a growing population of young people who have found their medium of expression lies in telling stories through film. This handpicked selection of short films feature both fictional and non-fiction pieces. They were produced by filmmakers of varying experience levels, and they address topics that range from school violence, bullying, identity, and more. THURSDAY, MARCH 19th, 10:00AM - 12:00PM THE BOY AND THE WORLD (MIDDLE SCHOOL SCREENING) Dir. AlĂŞ Abreu (Brazil, 80 min., 2014, Portuguese w/ English subtitles) This wordless, sensuous, uniquely original animated film follows Cuca, a young Brazilian boy who ventures from his simple countryside home into a neon-infused, carnivalesque metropolis in search of his father. A voyage of increasing complexity and beauty, the animation in this vibrant film is a feast for the eyes and is nourishment for the soul. En Familia Showcase. THE HAND THAT FEEDS (HIGH SCHOOL SCREENINGS) Dir. Rachel Lears & Robin Blotnick (USA, 85 min., 2014, English and Spanish w/ English subtitles) Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen the headlines, you may have seen the ticket lines, but you may not have had a chance to understand the plight of the modern day food service worker. This is where a humble, very shy sandwich-maker named Mahoma Lopez begins his tale. A tale of the uniting of his undocumented immigrant co-workers in the fight against abusive conditions at a popular New York restaurant chain. This epic power struggle turns a single city block into a battlefield in America's new wage wars, and becomes the microcosm of an even greater issue. Latino Public Broadcasting Showcase.

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THE CR E ATIVE C AR E E RS E XP O

SAN DIEGO LATINO FILM FESTIVAL JACOBS CENTER FOR NEIGHBORHOOD INNOVATION

Creative Careers March 14, 2015

10am - 4pm Exploring Opportunities in Creative Industries

WORKSHOPS KEYNOTE SPEAKERS JOB SEEKERS EMPLOYERS BOOTHS ENTERTAINMENT DESIGN THE NEW TREND Analize current trends from major brands such as H&M and Forever 21.

ON SET EXPERIENCE Hands on experience with industry experts

TONY CASTILLON Music and entertaining are her passions, and she could not imagine herself doing anything else.

URBAN ART Learn how street art can become a creative tool for community improvement.

FREE for all ages

At Joe & Vi Jacobs Center, Celebration Hall 404 Euclid Ave, San Diego, California 92114

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ANTHONY WASHINGTON Succesful digital artist with plenty on industry experience. His clients include: DC Comics, SONY, World of Warcraft, among others.

GAMING LOUNGE Fanboy Gaming sets up tournaments on every platform in the San Diego area. Come and test your skills with fellow gamers.

619-230-1938 // info@mediaartscenter.org www.mediaartscenter.org/expo

FI LM M AKE R WO R KS H O P S GETTING YOUR PROJECT ON PBS - PITCH SESSION SAT 3/21 / 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM / DGC Have a project you feel is suitable to submit to PBS; a proposal to LPB’s Public Content Media Fund; want to partner with a local PBS station; or need feedback from funders and filmmakers? Come and pitch your idea to us! Screen a trailer and get feedback before submitting it anywhere. Pitch sessions will take place at Media Arts Center San Diego’s Digital Gym in North Park. 2921 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Ethan van Thillo, 619-230-1938 x 101, ethan@mediaartscenter.org

THE STANDARD PRINT - SHORT FILM SHOWCASE AND FILMMAKER WORKSHOP (90 min, Spanish w/ English subtitles) SAT 3/21 / 4:30 PM / DGC SUN 3/22 / 4:30 PM / DGC (Special 120 min edition) Did you know that there is a company in San Diego that actually curates and finds a digital home for great short films? Well, if you didn’t, you soon will. THE STANDARD PRNT and The San Diego Latino Film Festival are joining forces to help inspire and educate local filmmakers. While sometimes filmmakers and audiences think of shorts as calling cards for Hollywood, The Standard Print embraces work that understands itself as an artistic and cultural form. They select films with a curatorial eye and share them on their website and create unique programs, like the one specifically organized for us. The Standard Print sets out to encourage more young filmmakers to experiment while boldly pursuing their cinematic visions. Join The Standard Print founders Gina and Mike Von Der Kret, and Mauricio Chernovetzky along with Exhibitions Director Phillip Lorenzo for an informative and entertaining look at the short form and how you can get your short films seen. Cost: $11.50 General Admission / $8.50 Members.

Tijuana Film Commission’s (TFC) Film Pitch Forum SAT 3/21 / 2:00 PM / DGC The San Diego Latino Film Festival (SDLFF) knows the value of being in a binational region. With that, the Tijuana Film Commission (TFC) and the SDLFF proudly present the Tijuana Film Pitch Forum for the advancement of Tijuana`s local film industry. The Forum offers a new focus for local independent film production companies on the verge, whether in San Diego or in Tijuana to expand and commercialize full length feature films. Join the TFC and the SDLFF in this first ever opportunity to know how to get resources in Tijuana and how to pitch project ideas to the TFC along with other companies working in the Baja region. This is a must attend for local filmmakers. Cost: Free.

Brindando cuidado excepcional a la comunidad del sur de la bahía sharpenespanol.com/chulavista

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N ATIONA L UNIVER S ITY P R ES E N TS S H OWC AS E As part of our revolutionary student ambassador program, we are thrilled to co-present these films with National University. Students will have the opportunity to watch the films and then engage in an academic discourse with the filmmakers at the Festival and at National University’s Spectrum Campus.

FAMILIA GANG Dir. Armando Casas (Mexico, 103 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Dark Comedy) SUN 3/15 / 7:10 / S12 MON 3/16 / 10:30 / S12 FRI 3/20 / 7:00 / S1 A high official of the Mexican political system decides to fake the capture and death of The Coyote, Mexico’s number one public enemy. To make this happen, he cuts a deal with his family, and informs them that he needs a dead body to pose as a double. Topillero, a hit-man with an unconventional sense of discipline and honesty, is responsible for executing the plan along with Blas, his right hand man. But on this journey, he is reunited with his wife and son, whom he abandoned years ago. Familia Gang is a road-movie about gangs and anti-hero families, filled with pitch-black humor and a particular resemblance to Mexico’s present-day reality. SAMURAI Dir. Gaspar Scheuer (Argentina, 96 min., 2012, Japanese and Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama) SAT 3/14 / 7:30 / S15 SAT 3/21 / 11:30 AM / S2 Argentina in the 19th century. Takeo, a young Japanese immigrant, decides to go alone into the mountains, searching for the mythical Samurai, Saigo Takamori. According to Takeo’s grandfather, the Samurai was exiled in Argentina and is rebuilding a new army to go back to Japan and defeat the emperor. On his way, Takeo meets Sin Brazos, an Argentine army veteran, who claims to know where Takamori is hidden. The two embark on an exciting adventure in search of the legendary Samurai.

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NARRATIVE FEATUR ES ACTORES S.A.

AMOR DE MIS AMORES Dir. Carlos Sariñana (Mexico, 95 min., 2013, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Dark Comedy)

Dir. Manolo Caro (Mexico, 95 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Romantic Comedy)

SAT 3/14 / 3:30 / S12 THU 3/19 / 5:45 / S12

SUN 3/15 / 7:30 / S1 SUN 3/15 / 7:45 / S2 TUE 3/17 / 7:00 / DGC SAT 3/21 / 3:00 / S12

Tomás (Raúl Mendez), a struggling actor, is tasked with his adoptive father’s last dying wish: to ensure that the legacy of his theater lives on. However, a duplicitous relative threatens to take over the playhouse, unless Tomás can come up with funds to keep the theater in his father’s name. In an act of desperation, he posts an advertisement stipulating that he and the theater company’s talents can be contracted for jobs outside of the stage. They are hired to stop the wedding of Rebecca, which results in an unforeseen romantic entanglement, promising to steer their mission off course and into dangerous territory in this dark comedy co-starring Iliana Fox and Eugenio Bartilotti. Mexico Today Showcase.

ALGÚN LUGAR

BALD MOUNTAIN Dir. Guillermo Zouain (Dominican Republic, 71 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

Dir. Heitor Dhalia (Brazil, 100 min., 2014, Portuguese w/ English subtitles, Action/ Western)

SAT 3/14 / 5:30 / DGC TUE 3/17 / 6:10 / S13 WED 3/18 / 5:30 / S13

THU 3/12 / 9:40 / S1 SUN 3/15 / 2:00 / S1 SUN 3/22 / 8:30 / S12

Oliver, a middle class teenager about to graduate from high school, organizes a trip through the Dominican Republic with his two best friends, Hemingway and Moisés. Each has his own reason to embark on the journey. Their trip introduces them to an array of unforgettable characters; and as they evolve past boyhood into the next stage of life, it becomes clear that the only constant is their friendship. Spotlight Films.

EL AMERICANO

Set in the early 1980s during one of the largest gold rushes in Brazilian history, Dhalia’s sprawling, stunning cinematic canvas focuses on two friends, Juliano (Juliano Cazarré) and Joaquim (Júlio Andrade), who leave Rio de Janeiro with dreams of striking it rich. They head off to the Amazon, like thousands of others; and soon find that life in the enormous, dangerous mining camps alters dramatically as they struggle to survive. Soon, their obsession with wealth and power changes each of them in different ways and threatens their friendship. A powerful exploration of greed, loyalty, and betrayal, Bald Mountain is a visually captivating western set in Brazil. Spotlight Films Showcase.

BEHAVIOR Dir. Ricardo Arnaiz (Mexico/USA, 97 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Animated)

SAT 3/14 / 4:30 / S1 SAT 3/14 / 4:45 / S2 After evil birds threaten to take control of a family’s beloved circus, Cuco, a Mexican parrot, embarks on a thrilling adventure to Hollywood, hoping to enlist the services of El Americano, a television superhero. This work in progress private screening of this beautifully animated film features the voice talent of Edward James Olmos, Kate del Castillo, and Adal Ramones. En Familia Showcase.

Sandra Echeverría, Sebastián Zurita, and Marimar Vega lead an all-star cast in this romantic comedy that proves the possibility of love is truly just one chance encounter away. While Carlos travels to Spain to convince his best friend to attend his wedding, his fiancé, Lucía (Echeverría), accidentally runs over a cyclist named León (Zurita). Sparks fly between the two in what appears to be a classic case of love at first sight. However, Lucía is unaware that León himself is engaged to be married to Ana, the woman he thought was the love of his life. Hi-jinx ensues in a film that plays fast and loose with romantic comedy conventions, to prove that in the case of modern love, everything is possible with an open heart. Spotlight Films Showcase.

S A N D I E G O L AT I N O F I L M F E S T I V A L

Dir. Ernesto Daranas Serrano (Cuba, 108 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

FRI 3/13 / 8:00 / S13 TUE 3/17 / 10:00 / S15 SAT 3/21 / 5:00 / S12 Adulthood comes early for Chala, who at 11-years old must provide for himself and his addict mother by raising carrier pigeons and training dogs to fight. School provides a welcome respite for Chala who finds support and guidance in the gregarious Carmela, his teacher and sole advocate. One day, Chala is sent to live in a “re-education facility” much to the outrage of Carmela. She embarks on a crusade to have Chala released, and in the process goes against the obstinate school board who remain unmoved by Carmela’s inspirational cause. Her unwavering tenacity rallies support from her peers, and together they become part of a movement that calls for significant educational reforms. Spotlight Films.

Note: screening times & dates subject to change.

N AR R ATIVE FE ATUR E S BLUE DESERT

CALLEJERO Dir. Eder Santos (Brazil, 94 min., 2014, Portuguese w/ English subtitles, Sci Fi)

Dir. Ray Gallardo (USA, 101 min., 2014, English, Drama)

FRI 3/13 / 10:00 / S15 SUN 3/15 / 10:15 / S15 THU 3/19 / 10:45 / S13

MON 3/16 / 6:30 / S13

“He” seeks the elevation of his conscience through dreams and intuition. An enigmatic encounter with his soulmate, Ana, reveals symbols leading to a marked path. His journey through the Blue Desert is his chance to understand the purpose of life and the meanings of human experience. The imagined world in this modern and visually singular science fiction film is a barren and immaterial one; suggesting the only way to find affirmation in ones life is through transcendence. Un Mundo Extraño Showcase.

THE BOY AND THE WORLD Dir. Alê Abreu (Brazil, 80 min., 2014, Portuguese w/ English subtitles, Animated)

Javier ran away from the tiny border town of San Luis Rio Colorado when he was a teenager and raised himself in the streets of Tijuana, as an underground fighter for a cartel. Years later, Javier, now known in the ring as El Callejero, is faced with a dilemma: Throw the next fight or face the consequences of a gambling debt owed to the cartel. When things go awry, he’s forced out of the fight game and Tijuana for good. Javier returns home lost and broken. With nowhere else to turn, he tries to build a new life by forging a relationship with his father, his own wayward teenage son, and his son’s mother; all of whom he abandoned a decade earlier. Fronteras Showcase.

O CANDIDATO HONESTO Dir. Roberto Santucci (Brazil, 110 min., 2014, Portuguese w/ English subtitles, Comedy)

SAT 3/14 / 2:00 / DGC SAT 3/21 / 1:10 / S12

FRI 3/13 / 5:30 / S2 TUE 3/17 / 4:30 / S1 FRI 3/20 / 10:00 / S13

This wordless, sensuous and uniquely original animated film follows Cuca, a young Brazilian boy who ventures from his simple countryside home into a neon-infused, carnivalesque metropolis in search of his father. A voyage of increasing complexity and beauty, the animation in this vibrant film is a feast for the eyes, and is nourishment for the soul. En Familia Showcase.

Politicians are known to be deceitful, duplicitous, and unscrupulous. Now, what would happen if a political candidate was completely incapable of lying? O Candidato Honesto is a brilliant re-imagining of "Liar Liar," set against the backdrop of corrupt Brazilian politics. Spotlight Showcase.

LAS BÚSQUEDAS

CASA GRANDE Dir. José Luis Valle (Mexico, 74 min., 2013, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

Dir. Fellipe Barbosa (Brazil, 115 min., 2014, Portuguese w/ English subtitles, Drama)

FRI 3/13 / 9:05 / S1 TUE 3/17 / 7:55 / S13 FRI 3/20 / 4:00 / S2

THU 3/12 / 6:45 / DGC SUN 3/15 / 3:15 / S15 SUN 3/22 / 5:45 / S12

A man’s inexplicable suicide shatters the mundane life of his wife, Elvira. Ulises (Gustavo Sánchez Parra), meanwhile is the victim of a burglary, when his wallet containing the photo of his murdered wife and daughter is stolen. He embarks on a path to exact revenge; but fate interferes and inexplicably joins him with Elvira. Bonded by tragedy, the two explore the possibility of new beginnings in this elegiac and powerful drama. Mexico Today Showcase.

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Jean is a high school senior living a privileged life in an affluent neighborhood in Rio. While racial and class tensions present themselves in various forms, Jean remains oblivious, choosing instead to focus on his primary concern: girls. However, beyond the facade of Jean’s luxurious existence lies the reality of his family’s financial situation, one that indicates his father may be inching toward financial ruin. This causes small, initially inconspicuous changes in Jean’s everyday life. However, his father’s rising desperation and several unexpected circumstances, prompt Jean to contemplate a life without the luxuries he once took for granted. Descocidos Showcase.

S A N D I E G O L AT I N O F I L M F E S T I V A L

NARRATIVE FEATUR ES CASI TREINTA

CLIMAS Dir. Alejandro Sugich (Mexico, 96 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Romantic Comedy)

Dir. Enrica Pérez (Peru/Colombia, 84 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

FRI 3/13 / 6:45 / DGC MON 3/16 / 4:15 / S12 SAT 3/21 / 7:45 / S13

FRI 3/13 / 10:30 / S2 SUN 3/15 / 6:45 / DGC THU 3/19 / 7:00 / DGC

Emilio, a young professional living in Mexico City, supposedly has everything he’s ever dreamed of: an amazing job, a beautiful apartment, and the perfect girlfriend. However, as his 30th birthday approaches, he begins questioning his happiness. A trip to his hometown for a friend’s wedding allows him to reconnect with the person he used to be. As he and his friends embark on a series of adventures, Emilio gains the insight to put his life on a track that truly leads to absolute dream fulfilment. Spotlight Films Showcase.

Three unrelated women in Peru are affected by life-altering experiences. A premature sexual experience between a girl on the verge of womanhood and a mysterious visitor reveals a complex and discomforting power dynamic. A secret from the past threatens the stability of a woman who imagined herself to have overcome painful circumstances. The return of an estranged son has unexpected effects on his mother. These three fragmented narratives are different in scope, landscape and climate, but united by their shared admiration for the fortitude of women. Viva Mujeres Showcase.

CIENCIAS NATURALES

CUATRO LUNAS Dir. Matías Lucchesi (Argentina, 70 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

Dir. Sergio Tovar Velarde (Mexico, 110 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

FRI 3/13 / 6:20 / S13 FRI 3/20 / 8:00 / S15

FRI 3/13 / 7:55 / S12 MON 3/16 / 4:30 / DGC SAT 3/21 / 7:30 / S12

Lila, a precocious 12 year-old living in a remote mountainous region in Argentina, is eager to find her biological father. Her mother refuses to offer any details about him to satiate her curiosity; and the only clue that might lead to his whereabouts is an old plaque. She decides to escape with the assistance of her teacher and together they embark on a journey that leads to several surprising revelations. Argentina Showcase.

CIUDAD DELIRIO

DELIRIUM Dir. Chus Gutiérrez (Colombia/ Spain, 99 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Romantic Comedy)

SUN 3/15 / 5:40 / S15 SUN 3/22 / 4:45 / S1 Javier, a shy Spanish doctor on a business trip in Colombia, meets Angie, a beautiful dancer and owner of a prestigious salsa school. He decides to extend his visit in hopes of successfully wooing Angie. The pressure of an important audition for DELIRIO, the most famous salsa show in the world, and their cultural differences create obstacles that impede them from forming a romantic relationship. However, a mixture of potential love and salsa dancing proves to be an undeniably efficient confection in this charming, sexy romantic comedy. Spotlight Films Showcase.

A mosaic of four stories about love, acceptance, heartbreak, and regret. Mauricio, a shy 11-year old, must deal with the repercussions in his household after a fleeting romp results in a strained relationship with his parents. Fito and Leo, two childhood best friends, reconnect as young adults and forge a passionate, secret relationship. Leo’s refusal to go public, forces Fito to find companionship elsewhere. Heartbroken, Leo must come to terms with his sexuality, hoping to win Fito’s affection again. After a decade together, Hugo and Andres hit a rough patch in their relationship. When an indiscretion is revealed, they put their relationship through a two week trial period, to see if they truly belong together. Joaqúin, an uncelebrated poet and family man, lives his entire life without giving into one desire: to have a sexual experience with another man. An unlikely, complex relationship then alters the course of two lives forever. Cine Gay Showcase.

S A N D I E G O L AT I N O F I L M F E S T I V A L

Dir. Carlos Kaimakamian Carrau

(Argentina, 85 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Comedy) THU 3/12 / 4:30 / S1 MON 3/16 / 7:00 / S1 FRI 3/20 / 6:00 / S2 Federico is working a dead-end job and deeply dissatisfied with the status quo. His friends, Mariano and Martín, are aimless in their pursuit of a promising future. The trio strike up a seemingly foolproof plan to find success, fame, and wealth: they will produce a low budget film in hopes that it will be a runaway success. The only thing they need is a recognizable movie star. Through a series of misunderstandings, they manage to book Argentina’s biggest film star, Ricardo Darin (playing himself), who believes he is doing a favor for a friend. The production goes unsurprisingly off-course, leading to a situation that catapults the trio into the center of the public’s eye for all the wrong reasons in this zany comedy. Argentina Showcase.

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N AR R ATIVE FE ATUR E S DESASTRES NATURALES Dir. Bernardo Quesney (Chile, 74 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Comedy)

EN LA ESTANCIA Dir. Carlos Armella (Mexico, 106 min., 2013, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

FRI 3/13 / 5:00 / DGC SAT 3/14 / 1:00 / S12 SUN 3/22 / 2:10 / S15

SAT 3/14 / 5:00 / S15 WED 3/18 / 8:40 / DGC SUN 3/22 / 9:30 / S1

Raquel, a teacher who refuses to go calmly into retirement, shows up at her old math classroom and is surprised to find out that she’s been replaced by a much younger instructor. When the new teacher refuses to grant Raquel permission to lead the day’s lesson, the students assist to overthrow her, and reinstate Raquel as classroom instructor. The students vow to hold the the youthful teacher hostage until Raquel gets her old job back. This inadvertently strikes a match that ignites a small revolution at their school in this wild and endlessly entertaining satire. Locuras Maduras Showcase.

Filmmaker Sebastian makes a reverse journey from Mexico City to a mostly abandoned dusty village named La Estancia. Searching for inspiration, and perhaps a better life, he comes across the two sole remaining residents: the aged Don Jesús Vallejo and his son Juan Diego. Fascinated by their isolated lives and Juan Diego’s absolute loneliness, Sebastian starts to film their daily rituals. The improbable but intense friendship that arises is rudely disrupted, when Sebastian returns to the city, although promising to come back. Years later, he keeps his word and brings along his pregnant partner. However, Juan Diego is nowhere to be found; and Sebastian is determined to find his old friend. But what he discovers is truly shocking. Locuras Maduras Showcase.

EL DESIERTO

EN LA GAMA DE LOS GRISES Dir. Cristoph Behl (Argentina, 98 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Horror)

Dir. Claudio Marcone (Chile, 98 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

FRI 3/13 / 10:15 / S12 SAT 3/14 / 9:30 / S1 TUE 3/17 9:00 / DGC

SUN 3/15 / 10:00 / S2 THU 3/19 / 4:45 / S1 SUN 3/22 / 12:00 / S15

The aftermath of a catastrophic zombie apocalypse leaves Ana, Jonathan, and Axel stranded inside a dilapidated bunker. Romantic relationships develop in this claustrophobic place; and an awkward dynamic between the three escalates, as Axel begins developing feelings for Ana. Further complicating matters is the arrival of a zombie that Jonathan and Axel have captured. The increasingly hostile living environment elicits savage instincts between the inhabitants, indicating that very little separates humans from zombies, in this fully imagined post-apocalyptic world. Un Mundo Extraño Showcase.

EDDIE REYNOLDS Y LOS ÁNGELES DE ACERO Dir. Gustavo Moheno (Mexico, 106 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Comedy)

FRI 3/13 / 4:30 / S1 MON 3/16 / 7:00 / DGC THU 3/19 / 7:00 / S1 Rock n’ roll dreams are truly magical. For rockero Eddie Reynolds, this dream has almost died. Then a second chance at rock n’ roll fame comes his way, and he needs to mend some much needed relationships, especially with his estranged daughter. With redemption to the tune of a loud guitar, this film plays like a great rock anthem. Get ready to raise your lighters and cheer on Mexico’s acclaimed actor, Damián Alcázar, in this unforgettable movie. Spotlight Films Showcase.

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Bruno is a 35 year old architect with what appears, at least superficially, a perfect life. He is married, has a lovely son, and a beautiful house. His life, however, is turned upside down when he meets Fer, a young teacher and tourist guide helping him on an architectural project in the heart of Santiago. Sparks fly between them, causing Bruno to risk putting everything on the line in order to follow his heart. Cine Gay Showcase.

FAMILIA GANG Dir. Armando Casas (Mexico, 103 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Dark Comedy)

SUN 3/15 / 7:10 / S12 MON 3/16 / 10:30 / S12 FRI 3/20 / 7:00 / S1 A high official of the Mexican political system decides to fake the capture and death of The Coyote, Mexico's number one public enemy. To make this happen, he cuts a deal with his family, and informs them that he needs a dead body to pose as a double. Topillero, a hit-man with an unconventional sense of discipline and honesty, is responsible for executing the plan along with Blas, his right hand man. But on this journey he is reunited with his wife and son, whom he abandoned years ago. Familia Gang is a road-movie about gangs and anti-hero families, filled with pitchblack humor and a particular resemblance to Mexico's present-day reality. National University Presents.

S A N D I E G O L AT I N O F I L M F E S T I V A L

NARRATIVE FEATUR ES GLORIA

FACHON MODELS Dir. Rafael Montero (Mexico, 95 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Comedy)

Dir. Christian Keller (Mexico, 90 ,2014, Spanish w / English subtitles, Drama)

TUE 3/17 / 7:00 / S1 TUE 3/17 / 7:15 / S15 SUN 3/22 / 3:15 / S13

SAT 3/21 / 7:00 / S1

Héctor Jiménez, Eugenio Bartilotti, and Adriana Louvier star in this hilarious comedy about a failed actor struggling to break out of the infomercial world he has been relegated to because of his weight. After encountering Carolina, his grade school crush, he enlists the assistance of his best friend to help him get in shape, hoping to land better roles and of course, Carolina’s heart. Pantelion Presents Showcase.

One of the most controversial pop icons to ever exist finally gets the biopic treatment we have all been waiting for. Gloria Trevi's roller coaster life is on full display in Christian Keller's debut feature film. Whatever you know about Gloria won't prepare you for what you’re about to see. Spotlight Films Showcase.

LA GUERRA DE MANUELA JANKOVIC

FUTURO BEACH Dir. Karim Ainouz (Brazil, 106 min., 2014, Portuguese w/ English subtitles, Drama)

Dir. Diana Cardozo (Mexico, 93 min., Spanish w /English subtitles, Drama)

FRI 3/13 / 8:15 / S2 TUE 3/16 / 9:15 / DGC SAT 3/21 / 3:30 / S15

SAT 3/14 / 6:00 / S12 TUE 3/17 / 9:50 / S13 SAT 3/21 / 2:30 / S1

Part romance, part inquisitive self-journey, Futuro Beach is a stunning examination of lives lost and found. Donato works as a lifeguard at the spectacular but treacherous Praia do Futuro beach in Brazil; Konrad is an ex-military thrill-seeker from Germany vacationing with a friend. After Donato saves Konrad from drowning, but fails to save his other friend, initial sexual sparks give way to a deeper, emotional connection. Donato decides to leave everything behind, including his ailing mother and younger brother, Ayrton, to travel back to Berlin with Konrad. There, he finds both confusion and liberation, and his journey for love soon turns into a deeper search for his own identity. Cine Gay Showcase.

Mexico 1991: Manuela (Karina Gidi, Abel, Colosio) works as a cook and lives with her grandmother, a Serbian immigrant who escaped to Mexico from World War II. When the Balkans conflict starts in Europe, Manuela and her grandmother revive the anxious moments of war, and prepare themselves as if the conflict were happening right around the corner. Viva Mujeres Showcase.

GENTE DE BIEN

GÜEROS Dir. Franco Lolli (Colombia/ France, 86 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

THU 3/12 / 5:30 / S13 MON 3/16 / 5:00 / S1 FRI 3/20 / 7:45 / S13 Eric is sent to live with his father, Gabriel, in an indigent sector of Bogota. The two struggle to relate to one another from the get go, establishing an emotionally precarious relationship between father and son. Complicating matters is Eric’s exposure to the wealthy lifestyle of the family that Gabriel does odd handyman jobs for. As Eric gets a taste of what privileged life is really like, he begins forming a strong bond with the opulent family. A series of incidents belie the authenticity of this relationship; as the disparities between the two social classes reveal surprisingly toxic behaviors. Descocidos Showcase.

S A N D I E G O L AT I N O F I L M F E S T I V A L

Dir. Alonso Ruiz Palacios (Mexico, 106, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

THU 3/12 / 4:00 / S2 WED 3/18 / 9:45 / S12 FRI 3/20 / 7:55 / S2 Tomás is sent to live with his brother, Sombra, after an act of mischief pushes his mother over the edge. Upon arriving, Tomás is surprised that Sombra and his roommate are on “strike” against a student revolt occurring in their college. Without the pressure of academic obligations, the three are free to pursue other interests; mainly making contact with a singer Tomás and Sombra listened to as kids. Dually nostalgic and modern, this black and white ode to French New Wave cinema is an unforgettable experience, marking the arrival of a fantastic new voice in Mexican cinema - Alonso Ruiz Palacios. Mexico Today Showcase.

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N AR R ATIVE FE ATUR E S LOS HAMSTERS

EL INCIDENTE Dir. Gil Gonzalez (Mexico, 71 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

Dir. Isaac Ezban (Mexico, 100 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Sci Fi)

TUE 3/17 / 6:00 / S12 SAT 3/21 / 6:30 / DGC

SAT 3/14 / 8:30 / S12 THU 3/19 / 7:45 / S12 SUN 3/22 / 1:15 / S12

This is the life of an ordinary family in Tijuana trying to hide secrets from each other while living under the same roof. Rodolfo leaves for work every day. Beatriz suffers a midlife crisis. Daughter Jessica is in a love triangle. And son Juan, finds out he’s about to be a father. Descosidos Showcase.

LAS HORAS CONTIGO

Raúl Mendez stars in this dazzling nail-biter about two brothers being chased by a detective who become trapped in the staircase of a 9-story building, seemingly cut off from the real world. With no way to get in and out, the three are left to decipher the mystery behind their circumstances. Meanwhile, a family is trapped in a never-ending deserted road, also left to try to find answers for their illogical conundrum. As the two initially disparate narratives begin showing similarities, it becomes increasingly clear that both risk being stuck in these loops of time forever in this mind-bending thriller. Science on Screen Showcase.

LA ISLA MÍNIMA Dir. Catalina Aguilar Mastretta (Mexico, 88 min., 2015, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

Dir. Alberto Rodríguez (Spain, 105 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Thriller)

SAT 3/14 / 7:00 / S1 MON 3/16 / 8:30 / S12 SUN 3/22 / 4:00 / S15

SAT 3/21 / 8:00 / S15

This film tells the story of Ema, a young woman dealing with an unwanted pregnancy, who travels to her grandmother's house to spend the final days with her. There, she is forced to spend time with her estranged, larger than life mother, who has her own unresolved issues when faced with her mother's death. During the long wait, it becomes clear that grandma won't go in peace until mother and daughter resolve their relationship. Spending time with the women gathered around her grandmother, Ema must learn to reconcile the fears and issues she has, not only with her mother but with motherhood itself. This moving drama stars Mario Rojo and Cassandra Ciangherotti in unforgettable roles. Pantelion Presents Showcase.

A series of murders in a desolate town forces two detectives with very little in common to put aside their differences in order to track down the killer. Their incongruent ideologies, however, prove to be too strong and threaten to derail them from being successful in their mission. This winner of 10 Goya Awards - including Best Picture - is a nail biting thriller unlike any you have ever seen.

I HATE LOVE Dir. Humberto Hinojoza Oscariz (Mexico/ USA, 98 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

THU 3/12 / 6:00 / S12 MON 3/16 / 9:00 / S13 SAT 3/21 / 7:15 / S2 An adolescent love story between two trauma-stricken teenagers: Robo, who loses his hearing after a terrible accident and Eve, who suffers from her mother's emotional issues. Their romance is complicated by his best friend, Cobra, who is infatuated with making Eve his girlfriend. Robo discovers that Eve's mere touch triggers something in his head that sparks his ability to hear; setting in motion their willingness to overcome any obstacle that stands in their way for love. Pantelion Presents Showcase.

Note: screening times & dates subject to change.

S A N D I E G O L AT I N O F I L M F E S T I V A L

NARRATIVE FEATUR ES JAUJA

LIZ IN SEPTEMBER Dir. Lisandro Alonso (Argentina/Denmark/France, 93 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

Dir. Fina Torres (Venezuela,100 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

THU 3/12 / 8:20 / S12 SAT 3/14 / 10:00 / S15 SUN 3/22 / 7:00 / DGC

SAT 3/14 / 9:20 / S2 WED 3/18 / 8:40 / S15 SUN 3/22 / 2:00 / S2 A father (Viggo Mortensen) and daughter journey from Denmark to an unknown desert that exists in a realm beyond the confines of civilization in Patagonia. The Argentine desert surrounds these new immigrants with uncivilized surroundings that will challenge the stability of the family unit. Meditative in its pace, this gorgeous drama starring Viggo Mortensen is a genuine cinematic masterpiece. Argentina Showcase.

Liz has known several things since childhood: that she is gay, that beauty is power, and that she would never be a victim. Determined to enjoy the time she has left on earth, she hides her terminal disease from friends. Eva lost her son to cancer; and that pain and guilt have tarnished the relationship with her husband. Against all odds, these two opposite women encounter one another; it changes their lives, and begins new standards where love, life, and death away from morals, play as simple steps of nature. Cine Gay Showcase.

LAKE LOS ANGELES

MARÍA MONTEZ Dir. Mike Ott (USA, 85 min., 2014, English & Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

Dir. Vicente Peñarrocha (Dominican Republic, 99 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles)

SAT 3/14 / 9:20 / S13 SUN 3/15 / 4:45 / S13 SUN 3/22 / 7:30 / S13

WED 3/18 / 7:10 / S13 SUN 3/22 / 5:30/ S13 Cecilia is a 10 year old girl from Mexico. When she ends up on her own, she turns the desert of central California into a fantastical world creating characters and stories to make the hopelessness of the empty landscape a survivable habitat. She goes on this journey with Francisco, a middle-aged Cuban immigrant working at a holding house. Through their navigation of what was supposed to be both Francisco and Cecilia's promised land, they find a common hope in each other, while journeying through the hauntingly beautiful and desolate world that is Lake Los Angeles. The third in Mike Ott's acclaimed Antelope Valley Trilogy. Spotlight Films Showcase.

The story of Maria Montez, the legendary exotic and glamorous Dominican actress who achieved fame and popularity in Hollywood and Europe until her untimely death in 1951. There is more to this story, as we see the joys and pain of a starlet who experienced more lost loves than she should have, and who truly sacrificed certain happiness for her career. Still finding joy in her work though, Maria was always beautiful and full of life. A gem celebrating one of the great talents in cinema history and a true trailblazer.

LA LEYENDA DE LAS MOMIAS DE GUANAJUATO

MATEO

Dir. Alberto Rodriguez (Mexico, 84 min., 2014, Spanish, Animated)

Dir. Maria Gamboa (Colombia, 86 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

SUN 3/15 / 12:45 / S13

SAT 3/14 / 2:30 / S13 WED 3/18 / 7:00 / S1 SUN 3/22 / 1:00 / S13

A young adventurer and his friends arrive in Guanajuato, and realize that there’s something strange going on. The town’s legendary mummies are alive and if that’s not enough, they’ve kidnapped their friend, Xoxhitl. The adventures of the characters take place in the main touristic attractions of Guanajuato, highlighting the historic and legendary parts of the city. En Familia Showcase.

S A N D I E G O L AT I N O F I L M F E S T I V A L

Mateo, 16, collects extortion money on behalf of his uncle and uses his pay to help out his mother, who grudgingly accepts the ill-gotten money out of need. They live by themselves in the poor, violent neighborhoods alongside the Magdalena River valley in Colombia. To prove his worth, Mateo agrees to infiltrate a local theatre group to uncover its members’ political activities. As he becomes enthralled with the free-flowing creative lifestyle of the troupe, his uncle escalates demands on him to produce incriminating information on the actors. Under pressure, Mateo must make difficult choices. HBO Latino Presents.

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N AR R ATIVE FE ATUR E S MESSI

MUERTE EN BUENOS AIRES Dir. Alex De La Iglesia (Spain, 97 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Biopic)

Dir. Natalia Meta (Argentina, 90 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

SAT 3/14 / 7:15 / S13 MON 3/16 / 4:20 / S13 SAT 3/21 / 12:20 / S1

FRI 3/13 / 7:00 / S1 WED 3/18 / 9:00 / S1 SUN 3/22 / 9:20 / S13

Messi is the name of perhaps the greatest player in the history of soccer. This endearing documentary/biopic hybrid captures the spirit of the unlikeliest superstar playing in any professional sport today. Iglesia's brilliant cinematic lens captures Messi's awe-inspiring prowess of the sport. A true experience for any supporter of the beautiful game. Spotlight Showcase.

MEXICO’S MOST WANTED

Buenos Aires in the 1980s. Detective Chavez (Demian Bichir), a family man and a tough cop, once again must solve a mysterious crime. To reveal the identity of the murderer, Chavez must clarify the enigma, waiting in ambush to capture his own heart. Passion surprises even the most astute detective. What will triumph: law or desire? Argentina Showcase.

NAVAJAZO Dir. José Manuel Cravioto (Mexico, 101 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Action)

FRI 3/13 / 7:30 / S15 TUE 3/17 / 9:30 / S1 SUN 3/22 / 6:00 / S15

Dir. Ricardo Silva (Mexico, 75 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama/ Documentary)

SAT 3/21 / 10:30 / S15

From producer Fernando Rovzar (Casa de Mi Padre) comes the story of Alfredo Ríos Galeana (Tenoch Huerta), Mexico’s public enemy number one during the 1980s. When he wasn’t sticking up banks, Alfredo spent his time singing charreadas wearing a Mexican wrestling mask. The film’s narrative seems too far-fetched to be factual; but ultimately proves that truth is indeed oftentimes stranger than fiction. Mexico Today Showcase.

Ricardo Silva’s debut feature imagines Tijuana as the setting of an impending social apocalypse. While some of the characters are recognizable and relatable, others are depraved and reproachable. In the end, however, it becomes evident that each one of them is merely trying to survive in an increasingly hostile environment. By mixing fiction and documentary, the film challenges our notion of voyeurism, by presenting us with the raw “truth” of the human condition when faced with adversity. Prepare to be shocked and wowed, but remember, telling yourself “it’s only a movie” won’t help. Mature Audiences Only (Explicit Content). Locuras Maduras Showcase.

MR. KAPLAN

NENA, SALUDAME AL DIEGO Dir. Alvaro Brechner (Uruguay, 98 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Dark Comedy)

Dir. Andrea Herrera Catala (Venezuela, 101 min., 2013, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Comedy)

SAT 3/21 / 5:30 / S13

FRI 3/13 / 4:00 / S12 THU 3/19 / 8:00 / S13 SAT 3/21 / 4:45 / S1

Mr. Kaplan is a 70 year old Jewish man living in South America; and is virtually a stranger to his family and has lost his way in life. He becomes convinced that a quiet German man who frequents a nearby beach is a runaway Nazi. Mr. Kaplan sets a plan in motion to kidnap the German and send him to Israel. Along the way, he will forge a friendship with the unlikeliest of individuals: a modern-day Sancho Panza who is also adrift in life, in this winning dark comedy. Spotlight Showcase.

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When Sofia returns to Venezuela after studying abroad, she finds that her mother, a television producer, is primed to launch Sofia’s career as a television star of a show spotlighting Venezuelan culture. However, Sofia has pledged her allegiance to all things Argentinian, and is reluctant to take on the position, causing undue stress on their relationship. Viva Mujeres Showcase.

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NARRATIVE FEATUR ES EL OBJETO ANTES LLAMADA DISCO

PARAÍSO

Dir. Gregory Allen (Mexico, 80 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Documentary)

Dir. Mariana Chenillo (Mexico, 105 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Comedy)

SUN 3/15 / 1:00 / S2 THU 3/19 / 9:45 / S15 SAT 3/21 / 6:00 / S15

THU 3/12 / 4:30 / DGC SUN 3/15 / 5:10 / S2 SAT 3/21 / 9:45 / S1

This concert documentary follows superstar rock group Café Tacvba as they record their most recent album. The film merges live concert footage with the band’s philosophical musings on the methods they’re utilizing to record their album. The result is pure visual lyricism as the music comes to life and the audience is engaged with the intimate creative process of Café Tacvba. Documania Showcase.

Carmen and Alfredo have a wonderful life in Ciudad Satélite, a middle-class suburban area near México City. Their relationship is stable; they get along well; and they have family and friends close by. But everything changes when a professional opportunity requires them to move into the noisy and stressful Federal District (México City proper). Their relationship becomes cold and calculating, as they attempt to achieve perfection in their new setting, in this comedy from Mariana Chenillo (dir. of Cinco Días Sin Nora). Mexico Today Showcase.

OLVIDADOS

THE PRINCESS OF FRANCE Dir. Carlos Bolado (Bolivia, 110 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

Dir. Matías Piñeiro (Argentina, 67 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

THU 3/12 / 8:00 / S13 SUN 3/15 / 2:50 / S2

THU 3/12 / 9:55 / S2 SUN 3/15 / 3:30 / S12 WED 3/18 / 7:00 / DGC

Damián Alcázar stars in Olvidados, an unbelievably powerful film that takes place during the Operation Condor campaigns in South America. This system of military repression coordinated in the '70s by the dictators of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay took away all possibilities for freedom and peace; and these repressive dictatorships carried out the worst bloodshed and painful era in modern history. Spotlight Showcase.

LAS OSCURAS PRIMAVERAS

RELOCOS Y REPASADOS Dir. Ernesto Contreras (Mexico, 100 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

Dir. Manuel Facal (Uruguay, 97 min., 2013, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Comedy)

SUN 3/22 / 7:00 / S1 SUN 3/22 / 7:15 / S2

SAT 3/14 / 10:45 / S12 WED 3/18 / 9:20 / S13 SAT 3/21 / 10:20 / S12

Igor and Pina deeply desire each other, but they are not free. Each has a set of personal circumstances that averts them from one another. A monotonous marriage and a young son are the explicit causes, but their own frustrations and fears are the real causes of their internal struggle. Spring will come to finally liberate them, filling their lives with passion and guilt in this passionate drama starring Cecilia Suárez & José María Yazpik. Mexico Today Showcase.

Victor returns to Buenos Aires after the unfortunate death of his father. To cope, he focuses his energy on a re-imagining of Shakespeare’s Love’s Labour’s Lost. The cast is comprised of women he’s had varying degrees of romantic entanglements with. The undeniable chemistry between Victor and his leading women leads to several passionate developments. It becomes extremely evident to this director that life is imitating art, in this whimsical romp by acclaimed Argentine auteur, Matías Piñeiro. Argentina Showcase.

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When Elias finds a hidden case containing five different types of drugs, he convinces his best friend, Andrés, and three other pals to take each drug. A myriad of unfortunate events threaten to ruin their high in the stoner comedy to end all stoner comedies. Locuras Maduras Showcase.

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THE SPANISH VERSION OF DRÁCULA (1931) Dir. Karola Hawk (Puerto Rico, 80 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

SUN 3/15 / 4:30 / S1 THU 3/19 / 10:15 / S12

Dir: Enrique Tovar Ávalos (uncredited), George Melford (USA, 104 min., 1931, Spanish w/ English Subtitles, Horror)

SUN 3/22 / 1:00 / DGC

Co-Presented by the House of Puerto Rico. Dealing with the loss of a father and his mother’s emotional abandonment, a teenage boy becomes fixated on a dancer named Stella. When he finds out she is performing 79 miles away from his home in San Juan, he becomes determined to do whatever it takes for him to meet his idol.

In 1931, while Tod Browning was directing Bela Lugosi in his timeless film, another cast and crew would take over the sets at night to shoot their own version of the same film in Spanish language with Spanish-speaking actors. The cast and crew were mostly from Spanish-speaking countries, including Mexico, Spain, and different parts of Central and South America. The Mexican director Enrique Tovar Ávalos was uncredited in favor of his American co-director George Melford, who couldn't speak Spanish. Since it was filmed at night after Tod Browning wrapped his version for the day, the Spanish version's crew had access to dailies, which they were able to improve upon for their own version. This has led to many people concluding that the Spanish version is a more dynamic cinematic achievement than it's better-known counterpart. This film was thought lost until a print was found in the 1970s.

SAMURAI

STOCKHOLM Dir. Gaspar Scheuer (Argentina, 96 min., 2012, Japanese and Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

Dir. Rodrigo Sorogoyen (Spain, 90 min., 2013, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drma)

SUN 3/15 / 9:30 / S1 FRI 3/20 / 9:40 / S12 SUN 3/22 / 9:15 / DGC

SAT 3/14 / 7:30 / S15 SUN 3/22 / 11:30 AM / S2 Argentina in the 19th century. Takeo, a young Japanese immigrant, decides to go alone into the mountains, searching for the mythical Samurai, Saigo Takamori. According to Takeo's grandfather, the Samurai was exiled in Argentina and is rebuilding a new army to go back to Japan and defeat the emperor. On his way, Takeo meets Sin Brazos, an Argentine army veteran, who claims to know where Takamori is hidden. The two embark on an exciting adventure in search of the legendary Samurai.

Romance is written in the stars for two strangers that meet at a party. After a long night of flirting, meaningful conversations, and an unexpected bit of streaking, the two decide to spend the night together. An unexpected twist then reveals something darker and more sinister, in this tale that pushes relationships to realms of erratic and incomprehensible human behavior. Locuras Maduras Showcase.

SELECCIÓN CANINA

TERCER GRADO Dir. Carlos Pimenta, Nathan Sifuentes (Mexico, 90 min., 2014, Spanish, Animated)

WED 3/18 / 6:30 / S15 Animated futbol? Yes please! This fun and vibrant animated feature is all about the beautiful game. A soccer team made up of canines must learn the value of teamwork in order to beat their foes. This film features a large ensemble voice cast of Mexican actors led by Fernando Luján, Plutarco Haza, Raúl Araiza, Maite Perroni, Pierre Angelo, Sergio Corona, Manuel “Loco” Valdés and Gaspar Henaine “Capulina”, with Mexican soccer players, Jorge Campos, Alberto García Aspe, Luis Roberto “Alves” Zague, Germán Villa, and Mexican legends José Ramón Fernández, Enrique “Perro” Bermúdez and Cristian Martinoli. En Familia Showcase.

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Dir. Geoffrey Cowper (Spain, 80 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Action)

SAT 3/14 / 5:25 / S13 FRI 3/20 / 9:50 / S15 SAT 3/21 / 10:15 / S13 On his first weekend of parole after five years in prison, Mark Rodriguez witnesses the armed robbery of a security van. His brother's critical situation and his own feelings of remorse will lead him to take desperate measures. His only help will be a young, sexy stripper he met the night before. This electric and grungy thriller paints a picture of desperation in a world devoid of hope. Spotlight Showcase.

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NARRATIVE FEATUR ES LA TERCERA ORILLA

ULISES Y LOS 10,000 BIGOTES Dir. Celina Murga (Argentina, 92 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

Dir. Manuel Carames (Mexico, 100 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Comedy)

FRI 3/13 / 4:15 / S13 WED 3/18 / 7:15 / S12 SAT 3/21 / 10:00 / S2

SAT 3/14 / 11:30 AM / S1 WED 3/18 / 4:30 / DGC SUN 3/22 / 11:30 AM / S2

Seventeen-year-old Nicolas lives with his mother and younger siblings in a small provincial city. His estranged father, Jorge, a respected doctor, has decided that Nicolas will be his successor in both his medical practice and agricultural business. Nicolas is pressured by his father's steps to prepare him for this responsibility, leaving no room for the teenager's feelings. Nicolas obeys his father, but he hates him. He has seen his mother suffer because of Jorge's double life. The first one with his official family, and the other one with Nicolas' family, not acknowledged publicly. As tensions between father and son rise, Nicolas realizes that he must make a choice and take action toward his own future. Argentina Showcase.

Though it sounds incredible, 9-year old Ulises grows a huge mustache from one day to the next. This situation starts a series of extraordinary events for him, his mother and his best friends, Marcelino and Lula. From this moment on, they will have to face this hairy adventure in the company of a bunch of very curious characters who are part of the “10,000 Mustache Club.” Get the facial hair ready for an unforgettable party! En Familia Showcase.

TODOS ESTÁN MUERTOS

VACACIONES EN FAMILIA Dir. Beatriz Sanchís (Mexico/Spain, 93 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Comedy/Drama)

Dir. Ricardo Carrasco (Chile, 90 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Comedy)

THU 3/12 / 10:30 / S13 SAT 3/14 / 7:20 / S2 FRI 3/20 / 5:30 / S13

THU 3/12 / 9:45 / S15 THU 3/19 / 7:30 / S15 SUN 3/22 / 2:45 / S1 Ever since her brother died, Lupe has lived an agoraphobic life and is constantly at odds with her teenage son and her superstitious Mexican mother (Angélica Aragón). It takes a drastic Day of the Dead ritual to wake her up and teach her the value of truly saying goodbye. With a classic rock en español vibe, this dramedy delivers beautifully subtle performances amidst a magical realism backdrop. Spotlight Showcase.

TOPOS Dir. Emiliano Romero (Argentina, 100 min., 2012, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

SUN 3/15 / 8:40 / DGC FRI 3/20 / 10:15 / S2 In a future Argentina, the class divide has become so great that most people live desperate lives in the tunnels beneath the city like moles, while the elite live in comfort on the surface. One human mole, however, deceivingly makes his way into a surface dance academy, where he attempts to break free of the confines of his class. Topos defies categorization, choosing to supplement the class conflict themes with extremely stylish cinematography and art design. Director Emiliano Romero takes full advantage of the visual language of film to present an exaggerated and hallucinatory world. Un Mundo Extraño.

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The Kelly family once enjoyed an affluent lifestyle but have recently fallen on hard times. Despite this reality, they continue to maintain an air of aristocracy about them. They go so far as to lie to their neighbors about their vacation plans, telling them they’ll be spending summer in Brazil. However, when obligated to follow through with their lie, they find themselves creating a fictionalized vacation that causes more trouble than they bargained for. This entertaining romp from Chile will have you wanting more of this epically terrible family. Descosidos Showcase.

VACAS CON GAFAS Dir. Alex Santiago Perez (Puerto Rico, 93 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

SUN 3/15 / 12:00 / S1 FRI 3/20 / 9:15 / S1 SUN 3/22 / 4:30 / S2 Marso, a lonely and eccentric painter and art professor, faces inevitable eyeloss due to a sudden illness. This drives him to attempt to rectify the relationship he has with his daughter as he reconcil.

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N AR R ATIVE FE ATUR E S LA VIDA DESPUÉS

LA VISITA Dir. David Pablos (Mexico, 90 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

Dir. Mauricio Lopez Fernandez (Chile/ Argentina, 82 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

THU 3/12 / 9:00 / DGC SUN 3/15 / 9:30 / S12

SAT 3/14 / 3:00 / S15 TUE 3/17 / 4:15 / S13 THU 3/19 / 5:30 /S13

Rodrigo and Samuel are brothers who have drifted apart over the course of their adolescence, and are now living strangers under one roof. Their mother, an individual suffering from mental instability, abandons them one day without notice. The two set out to find her, and make their way towards their family vacation site; the only place that has ever created warm shared memories between them. Along the way, they come to terms with their fractured relationship, and learn that forgiveness isn’t always a guarantee when it comes to family. Mexico Today Showcase.

The son of a housekeeper who works for a conservative rural family, comes back to his homeland due to his father’s untimely death. He is expected to replace the male figure in the household; but has decided to undertake a major change during his absence, returning totally transformed as a woman. Cine Gay Showcase.

LA VIDA INESPERADA

VISITANTES Dir. Jorge Torregrossa (Spain, 105 min., 2013, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Comedy)

Dir. Acán Coen (Mexico, 100 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Thriller)

SUN 3/15 / 8:00 / S15 THU 3/19 / 9:30 / S1 SUN 3/22 / 9:45 / S2

THU 3/12 / 7:00 / S1 THU 3/12 / 7:15 / S2 SUN 3/15 / 4:30 / DGC SUN 3/22 / 10:00 / S15

Juanito is an actor who went to New York looking for fame. Many years have passed, and he has yet to experience the success he hoped for. When his cousin comes to visit, who apparently has "everything one expects to have,” Juanito is forced to come clean about his feigned success. Both men are challenged to discover what’s truly important in life. This comedy is about those chance moments when an opportunity can either be taken advantage of, or left to remain unfulfilled. Spotlights Films Showcase.

EL VIENTRE

Dr. Ana Moreno (Kate del Castillo) has managed to leave her tumultuous past behind, successfully building a strong and happy family. Her husband, Daniel (Raúl Méndez) is a successful engineer, and they are blessed with their great son, Sebastian (André Collin). Her established tranquility begins to crumble when dark spirits begin to torment her. As these apparitions begin to prey on her family, Ana must do whatever it takes to ensure the safety of her loved ones in this unforgettable supernatural thriller. Pantelion Presents Showcase.

LA VOZ EN OFF Dir. Daniel Rodríguez Risco (Peru, 85 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Thriller)

Dir. Cristián Jiménez (Chile, 96 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

SUN 3/15 / 5:15 / S12 MON 3/16 / 9:30 / S1 FRI 3/20 / 7:00 / DGC

SUN 3/15 / 9:10 / S13 FRI 3/20 / 7:30 / S12 SUN 3/22 / 10:45 / S12

Mercedes is an orphan who is desperate for work. In her desperation, she goes to work as a maid for the lonely, widowed Silvia, who lives a solitary existence in a rundown mansion. While there, she catches the eye of Jaime, a backpacker scraping by as a handyman. Unknown to both of them, however, is Silvia’s devious plan to get Mercedes pregnant; and then to claim the baby as her own at all costs. This dark, twisted tale will leave you with a new perspective on family planning. Un Mundo Extraño Showcase.

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Sofía lives in Valdivia. She is a vegetarian and has two children she adores, but recently everything has been going wrong for her. Looking for peace after her recent separation, she decides to take a vote of silence in reverse: no mobile phone, no TV, no Internet, and no books for a year. However, her peace is short-lived: her father decides to leave her mother, her elder sister returns to Chile with her belligerent attitude, her children are obsessed with eating meat, and without looking for it, Sofia learns an uncomfortable truth about her father. Descosidos Showcase.

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FLEX IT! My Body My Temple – By the San Diego Art Institute. Performances from 4-10pm, video screenings from 6-10pm, at Market Creek Amphitheater. Free. SanDiego-Art.org.

APRIL ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4-5 Lao New Year Festival – Traditional and contemporary music, dance, crafts and authentic cuisine by the Lao Community Cultural Center, 9am-6pm at Market Creek Amphitheater. $3 per person, child in stroller free. LCCC-SD.org.

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Tyler’s Suite – Inspiring choral music in memory of a gay student who committed suicide after being bullied, by San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus, 6pm at Jacobs Center. Free. SDGMC.org.

Multicultural World Music and Dance Festival – Traditional music and dance performances of Africa, Asia, and Latin America, and workshops with artists by the Center for World Music, 11am-4pm at Market Creek Amphitheater. Free. CenterForWorldMusic.org.

16 Culinary Fusion Festival – Healthy dishes and demonstrations by 13 local Asian Pacific Islander restaurants and live music and dance by San Diego Asian Pacific Islander Community Health Network, 10am-3pm at Market Creek Amphitheater. Free. OperationSamahan.org.

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7 Shock’N the Park – Hip-Hop, break and street dance performances by Culture Shock Dance Troupe, 1:30 - 4:30pm at Market Creek Amphitheater. Free. CultureShockDance.org/SanDiego.

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D OCUMENTA RY F E ATUR E S A PHOTOGRAPHER'S JOURNEY

ANTES DE QUE NOS OLVIDEN Dir. Raymond Telles; Yvan Iturriaga (U.S.,, 60 min., 2014, English)

Dir. Matías Gueilburt

(Mexico, 81 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles) SUN 3/15 / 7:00 / S13 THU 3/19 / 9:00 / DGC FRI 3/20 / 4:30 / S1

SAT 3/14 / 4:00 / DGC TUE 3/17 / 5:30 / DGC SAT 3/21 / 2:30 / S13 A Photographer’s Journey explores the life and work of Pedro E. Guerrero. Guerrero’s life story is extraordinary, and in many ways classically American. Born and raised in Mesa, Arizona, where he attended “Mexican Only” segregated schools, Guerrero went on to serve in the Second World War, and became a major interpreter of modernist architecture and sculpture of the 1940s, ‘50s and ‘60s. Guerrero’s photographs provide an insider’s look into three iconic American artists of the 20th century: Frank Lloyd Wright, Alexander Calder and Louise Nevelson. With his images, Guerrero reveals the artists’ personalities and their creative process. A Photographer’s Journey is as much a portrait of the photographer as it is a panorama of the times, places and people Guerrero encountered, in a career that spanned more than 70 years. Latino Public Broadcasting Showcase.

BEAUTIFUL SIN

In 2006, then-president of Mexico, Felipe Calderón, declared a war on drug trafficking. During the six years of this war, violence spread like an epidemic throughout the country. Over 121,000 people died and thousands were forced into exile, kidnapped, or disappeared. Antes de que Nos Olviden is a raw documentary about those who experienced this war, which still continues today. The voices of parents, siblings, wives, and children of the victims tell their personal stories of suffering. With the testimony of renowned sociologists, writers, artists like Demián Bichir, journalists and Mexican politicians including Vicente Fox, we seek to understand how the violence spread across the country in unimaginable directions, leaving no corner unaffected. Antes de que Nos Olviden dares to give a glimpse into Mexico’s deepest wounds with grace and unflinching honesty. HBO Latino Presents.

BURDEN OF PEACE Dir. Gabriela Quiros (Costa Rica/USA, Pending Final Edit, 2014, English; Spanish w/ English subtitles)

Dir. Joey Boink (Guatemala / Spain / Netherlands; 77 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles)

FRI 3/13 / 5:45 / S12 FRI 3/20 / 9:00 / DGC

SUN 3/22 / 8:15 / S15

What if you desperately wanted a baby, but your country and religion prohibited you from trying the one medical treatment that could help you conceive? Beautiful Sin tells the decade-long story of three couples struggling with infertility, who take the Costa Rican government before an international human rights court to demand the right to use In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). In a region rocked by battles over reproductive rights, the story told in Beautiful Sin is without a doubt the strangest. In the year 2000, anti-abortion activists, with the help of the Catholic Church and a U.S. political group won a legal case that banned IVF in Costa Rica, and gave the embryo legal rights. Beautiful Sin is a cautionary tale about what can happen when a religious ideology such as the "personhood of the embryo" becomes law. Latino Public Broadcasting Showcase.

As the newly appointed Attorney General of Guatemala, Claudia Paz y Paz knows what she has to do. To prove that corruption will no longer be tolerated on her watch, she rounds up a large criminal organization that her own officers appear to have been a part of. Her determination encounters strong resistance from powerful elites, who believed they were above the law before her arrival. Their opposition threatens to thwart Claudia’s plans to create revolutionary changes in Guatemala as evidenced by this gripping and unforgettable documentary. Documania Showcase.

CHALDEAN VOICES

DE ARRIBA PARA ABAJO Dir. Miguel-Angel Alkatib

Soria;

Peter

(USA, 82 min., 2014, English) MON 3/16 / 6:15 / S12 In light of the conflicts in the Middle East and drastic increase in hostility and persecution over the past 10-15 years, thousands of Chaldeans have fled Iraq and the Middle East seeking refuge in the United States. Over the past 30 years, they’ve arrived impoverished and traumatized; and today, over 40,000 Chaldeans reside in the City of El Cajon. This documentary chronicles the experiences of several Chaldean high school students as they assimilate to life in the United States, and exercise their right to become civically engaged with their community. Fronteras Showcase.

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Dir. Juan Carlos Carrasco (Mexico, 90 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles)

THU 3/12 / 7:30 / S15 MON 3/16 / 10:15 / S15 World Premiere! This hilarious documentary follows acclaimed television presenter and iconic Mexican comedian Adal Ramones during his stand up tour in the United States. Viewers will become acquainted with Adal’s rambunctious but always supportive team, and will get to know a tender side of Adal never before captured on-screen. As the tour goes on, Adal must push through a palpable longing for his family, and turn to his loving fans for support. Spotlight Films Showcase.

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DOCU M E N TARY F E ATUR E S DISRUPTION Dir. Pamela Yates (Brazil/Colombia/Peru/USA, 85 min., 2014 Spanish w/ English subtitles)

SAT 3/14 / 12:00 / S2 SUN 3/22 / 3:30 / S12 A band of Latin American activist-economists set out to reduce inequality in the region with a model that places women at the center of the drive for social change. Collaborating with governments, big banks, and women marginalized by poverty in Peru, Colombia, and Brazil, they spread financial literacy horizontally using digital education tools and innovative strategies for financial inclusion. Through the program, the women become empowered economic and political agents in their communities, leading the process of societal transformation from the bottom up. 3 millions lives have already been changed. If the model is taken to scale, can 20 million women upend a continent? Viva Mujeres Showcase.

EL HOGAR AL REVÉS

ILUSIÓN NACIONAL Dir. Olallo Rubio (Mexico, 106 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles)

FRI 3/13 / 5:15 / S15 SAT 3/14 / 2:00 / S1 Every four years when the World Cup comes along, every nation and its citizens dream of glory. This rousing documentary highlights Mexico’s anticipation of this event and also distinctly captures why the sport has managed to infiltrate every aspect of Mexico’s society throughout the decades.

THE HAND THAT FEEDS Dir. Itzel Martínez (Mexico, 80 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles)

Dir. Rachel Lears & Robin Blotnick (USA, 85 min., 2014, English and Spanish w/ English subtitles)

FRI 3/13 / 8:45 / DGC SUN 3/15 / 1:30 / S12 SAT 3/21 / 12:30 / S13

SAT 3/14 / 8:30 / DGC WED 3/18 / 5:00 / S12 FRI 3/20 / 5:00 / S12

In an unfair country, women work day and night far from home, while their children learn to survive between loneliness and emptiness. They grow to become teenagers, socially quarantined in one of the many low income neighborhoods of identical small houses, characterized overcrowding and scarcity. Their mothers, mostly workers in transnational factories, go in and out on buses, which take them two hours away from home for their twelve hour shifts. Meanwhile, their children muddle through their day in tiny houses of 40 square meters. In spite of everything, they look for a way to move ahead and pursue their dreams. Documania Showcase.

You’ve seen the headlines; you may have seen the picket lines; but you may not have had a chance to understand the plight of the modern day food service worker. This is where a humble, very shy sandwich maker named Mahoma Lopez, begins his tale. It’s a tale about an undocumented employee uniting his coworkers to fight against the abusive conditions at a popular New York restaurant chain. This epic power struggle turns a single city block into a battlefield in America's new wage wars, and becomes the microcosm of an even greater issue. Latino Public Broadcasting Showcase.

EL INGENIERO

HOTEL NUEVA ISLA

Dir. Juan Passarelli y Mathew Charles (El Salvador, 97 min., 2013, Spanish w/ English subtitles)

MON 3/16 / 8:00 / S15 SAT 3/21 / 8:00 / DGC Israel Ticas, aka The Engineer, is the ONLY criminologist using forensic anthropology in the entire country of El Salvador. As an advocate of the dead, he works hard to identify remains that are buried deep in the jungle. Science on Screen Showcase.

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Dir. Irene Gutierrez, Javier Labrador (Spain/Cuba, 70 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles)

SAT 3/14 / 2:00 / S2 MON 3/16 / 4:00 / S15 FRI 3/20 / 5:00 / DGC The formerly luxurious Hotel Nueva Isla of Old Havana is now in ruins; but it is home for people living on the fringes of society: Jorge, a retired public servant and two neighbors, Waldo and La Flaca. With almost no contact with the outside world, Jorge resembles a Don Quixote gone astray, forgotten by the world he once dearly loved. Day by day his health and body weaken like the walls of Hotel Nueva Isla. His only motivation to keep living is his certainty that in some place of the ruinous hotel, the former owners hid valuable objects before fleeing with the triumph of the Cuban Revolution. This is remarkable filmmaking that captures the parallel between the decay of the human body and the stone, steel, and corporeal places in which they live. Documania Showcase.

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PLAYING LECUONA Dir. Maite Alberdi (Chile, 70 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles)

FRI 3/13 / 10:20 / S13 SUN 3/15 / 3:00 / S13 SAT 3/21 / 4:45 / S2

Dir. Pavel Giroud, Juan Manuel Villar Betancort (Spain, 105 min., 2015, Spanish w/ English subtitles)

TUE 3/17 / 8:30 / S12 SUN 3/22 / 12:45 / S1

Filmed over a four-year period, this is a sensitive, heart warming documentation of a monthly tea-and-cakes ritual enjoyed by a group of well-heeled septuagenarian Santiago ladies, who graduated high school together in the 1950s. This is a triumphant examination of the strong bonds that ritual and good friendships can provide over a lifetime. Viva Mujeres Showcase.

A journey through the work and living spaces of pianist and composer Ernesto Lecuona, considered the most universal of Latin America’s pianists. Three outstanding Latin Jazz piano players will guide us in this odyssey: Chucho Valdés in Lecuona’s native Havana fuses jazz with Afro-Cuban rhythms, Michel Camilo in New York, creates elegant soundscapes, and Gonzalo Rubalcaba, in Sevilla, the heart of Andalucía, fuses Latin Jazz with Flamenco. Documania Showcase.

LEJANÍA

EL OBJETO ANTES LLAMADA DISCO Dir. Pablo Tamez Sierra (Mexico, 69 min., 2013, Spanish w/ English subtitles)

Dir. Gregory Allen (Mexico, 80 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles)

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SUN 3/15 / 1:00 / S2 THU 3/19 / 9:45 / S15 SAT 3/21 / 6:00 / S15

A story of how one family copes with a tragedy over several generations. It is a meditation on memory, family ties, and secrets as well as the difficulty with which new generations adapt to trying times. Documania Showcase.

LA REVOLUCIÓN DE LOS ALCATRACES Dir. Luciana Kaplan (Mexico, 90 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles)

SAT 3/14 / 12:30 / S13 THU 3/19 / 5:00 / DGC Eufrasina is a young woman from Santa Maria Quiegolani, a district of Oaxaca, Mexico. When she runs for mayor at her municipality, her victory is annulled because she is a woman. She embarks on a battle against the still stalwart political hegemony, which denies women the right of vote and the opportunity of being elected to public office. Viva Mujeres Showcase.

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SHORT FILM S PROG R AMS CINE GAY 77 MIN. SATURDAY, MARCH 21 1:00 PM, S15 Co-Presented by Short Shorts Mexico.

Compelling, enchanting and at times, heartbreaking, these stories of love at first sight, self-discovery and rebellion will remind you of the strength of love and determination. BARRIO BOY Dir. Dennis Shinners (USA, 2014, 8 minutes, English) A secretly gay Latino barber quietly falls in love with a handsome stranger over the course of a haircut, during a hot summer afternoon in a macho Brooklyn neighborhood.

CARINA Dir. Sandra Concepcion Reynoso Estrada (Mexico, 2014, 11 minutes, Spanish w/ English subtitles) 8-year-old Carina loves rock & roll. When her new dance teacher looks just like a model in one of her dad’s adult magazines, her life takes a complete turn.

LA CARTA Dir. Mara Soler (Mexico, 2014, 17 minutes, Spanish w/ English subtitles) Lupe returns to her town after many years of absence. Her encounter with Rosalia, her best friend from childhood, and the letter she wrote to her before leaving, change the course of their lives.

JET LAG Dir. Sergio Tovar Velarde (Mexico, 2014, 8 minutes, Spanish w/ English subtitles) A couple is forced to break up after one of them refuses to come to terms with their sexuality.

UN MUNDO PARA RAUL Dir. Mauro Mueller (USA/Mexico/Switzerland, 2013, 15 minutes, Spanish w/ English subtitles) When thirteen-year-old Raul is asked to entertain the local landowner’s son, a game of power and pride starts between the boys.

P*TO Dir. Martin Bautista (Mexico, 2014, 18 minutes, Spanish w/ English subtitles) In the small city of Zacatecas during the 1990’s, Arturo attempts to find and accept his sexual identity.

DON MIGUEL Dir. Kote Camacho (Spain, 6 mins, 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles) Eugenio desperately needs a co-signer for a loan he has applied for at the local bank. With an ax in hand, Eugenio makes his way to his Don Miguel’s pharmacy to ask him for a signature. Don Miguel, a reasonable man who isn’t easily intimidated, finds a way to help Eugenio without risking his pharmacy.

LILA Dir. Carlos Lascano (Spain/Argentina, 9 minutes, 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles) Armed with only her sketchbook and a pencil, Lila ventures into the world convinced she has the power to make it a better place. Sitting at a bar, hanging out at a park, or walking down a street, Lila draws the lines that fill in the magic lost by those around her.

LA PESTE Dir. Victor Fornies (Spain, 15 minutes, 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles) Irene wants to be seen as just another girl by the men in her town. Unfortunately due to her job at the local slaughterhouse, Irene feels like the men see her as just another girl.

SAJARA Dir. Juan Martinez (Spain, 19 mins, 2013, Spanish w/ English subtitles) Jaime and Lucia have an important matter to discuss with their daughter over dinner. However, their daughter and her boyfriend arrive with news of their own.

SIN RESPUESTA Dir. Miguel Parra (Spain, 10 mins, 2013, Spanish w/ English subtitles) Lola is a phone operator, specializing in debt collection for a financial institution. With the ease of dealing with debtors exclusively over the phone, Lola has a cold and strict demeanor. One day, Lola picks up her boyfriend’s phone and hears very familiar words.

TE ESCUCHO Dir. Jorge Blas (Spain, 9 mins, 2013, Spanish w/ English subtitles) Raul slowly unravels the mystery behind his mother’s death, with the help of his deceased father’s ghost.

TRANSITO Dir. Macarena Astorga (Spain, 13 mins, 2013, Spanish w/ English subtitles) Paul is speeding and on the phone, on his way to an important meeting. His car suddenly breaks down leaving him stranded near an empty town.

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97 MIN. THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 5:00 PM, S15 An array of energetic, whimsical and imaginative shorts that are considered the best to come out of Spain this past year. ANOMALO Dir. Aitor Gutierrez (Spain, 16 mins, 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles) Three elderly men have fun spying on a woman in her apartment through binoculars, from a covered swimming pool in a sports centre. One day, Luis, Dario and Pedro witness an incident that can’t be undone.

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SH O RT FILM S P RO G R AMS EN FAMILIA 100 MIN., SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 12:15 PM, S15 A compilation of entertaining, emotive and charming films for the whole family. 9:30AM

DOCU-SHORTS 94 MIN. THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 5:00 PM, S15 An assemblage of short documentaries that redefine the meaning of the phrase, “life is stranger than fiction.” AMOR EN TIEMPOS DE INCENDIOS Dir. Gilberto Gonzalez Penilla (Mexico, 2013, 7 mins, Spanish w/ English subtitles) A short documentary which examines the decline of a marriage and the struggle over time to stay together.

AÑOS DE LUZ Dir. Aldemar Matias (Cuba, 13 minutes, 2013, Spanish w/ English subtitles) In 1958, Gregorio Rivera is ordered to join Fidel Castro’s rebel army as the army’s squadron photographer. Now, “Goyo” shares his story. However, at 93 years of age his memory is not as precise as the pictures he once took.

LA CASONA Dir. Juliette Touin (Cuba, 2013, 24 minutes, Spanish w/ English subtitles) Several pregnant women needing particular attention, live at La Casona, a Cuban maternity home. Yudi, a 15-year-old girl, tries like the others to maintain a distant and dysfunctional relationship with the father of her future child.

LA PARKA Dir. Gabriel Serra (Mexico, 29 minutes, 2013, Spanish w/ English subtitles) A serene and elegant look into Efrain’s life, who has worked at a slaughterhouse for 25 years, and his particular relationship with the dead.

TOÑITAS Dir. Beyza Boyacioglu & Sebastian Diaz (USA, 21 minutes, 2014, English) The 40-year-old Caribbean Sports club has witnessed the transformation of South Williamsburg from a Latino neighborhood ravaged by gang violence and drugs, into one of the hippest and most luxurious places in New York. As harsh gentrification cleared the neighborhood of poverty and crime, it also washed away the majority of the Puerto Rican community; thus the local identity and culture. Today, Caribbean Sports Club is the last social club in the South Side, kept alive by its owner and the community matriarch, Maria Toñita.

Dir. Alfonso de la Cruz (Mexico, 2014, 9 minutes, Spanish w/ English subtitles) Ernesto, a child spending summer vacations at his grandmother’s house, shows us how moments are full of complex emotions with simple meanings. When an unfortunate incident that only adults understand happens, the child’s special days are effected.

ASI DE GRANDE SON LAS IDEAS Dir. Quique Rivera (Puerto Rico, 2014, 5 minutes, Spanish w/ English subtitles) Sometime in the future, an old man equipped with the benefits of evolution, survived the extinction of all other living beings. It is a very lonely world for someone unable to die.

CARNITAS Dir. Barbara Miryam Balsategui Tovar (Mexico, 2014, 15 minutes, Spanish w/ English subtitles) With the last of their savings, Valentina’s family buys a small tea cup pig from China. With the intention of fattening it up for Christmas, only a miracle can save the pig from its doom.

CHULA Dir. Victoria Sorberal (Puerto Rico, 2014, 15 minutes, Spanish w/ English subtitles) Bebo is nowhere to be found on his wedding day. It’s now up to his best man, Fredo and his young daughter to bring Bebo back in time for the ceremony.

EL DON DE LOS ESPEJOS Dir. Mara Soler (Mexico, 2014, 10 minutes, Spanish w/ English subtitles) A stubborn fish collector faces his own boundaries in this maritime story.

THE EXTRAORDINARY MR. JUPITER Dir. Federico Torres Fernandez (Puerto Rico, 2014, 17 minutes, Spanish w/ English subtitles) Franco Jupiter, an extraordinary magician with real powers, challenges nature in order to find true love.

EL MAESTRO Y LA FLOR Dir. Daniel Irabien (Mexico, 2014, 9 minutes, Spanish w/ English subtitles) Life can be cruel for The Teacher, but no matter how bad things are, he can always find solace with his friend, The Flower. When love comes knocking at his door, The Teacher must decide if he is willing to risk everything for it.

EL NECIO Dir. Carlo Quiroz Robles (Mexico, 2014, 10 minutes, Spanish w/ English subtitles) In a Mexican town with no electricity, Joaquin follows his team on its way to the World Cup, via transistor radio. During the semifinals, the batteries run out and he has to find a solution, or he will miss the big game.

EL TROMPETISTA Dir. Raul Robin Alejandro Morales Reyes (Mexico, 2014, 10 minutes, Spanish w/ English subtitles) A trumpeter trapped in the rigidness of a marching band, discovers his creative power and through the expression of his own individuality, finds his freedom. Note: screening times & dates subject to change.

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SHORT FILM S PROG R AMS FRONTERA FILMMAKERS 94 MIN., MONDAY, MARCH 16TH, 6:20 PM, S15 The San Diego-Tijuana region is abundant with talent and creativity that provides the festival with thought-provoking and entertaining films year after year. 2015 is no exception. From a young female boxer in National City, to a vagabond struggling to survive along the edge of Tijuana River, these films are sure to reignite your love and appreciation for this region and its people. AUTOBIOGRAFIA ANONIMA Dir. Ernesto Gonzalez (USA, 2014, 25 minutes, English w/ Spanish subtitles) A dad separated from his daughter, and a young graffiti artist meet on a bus on its way to Los Angeles, in a ride that will change their lives forever.

BUSY EVERY DAY (USA, 3 minutes, 2014, English) Dir. Brian Myers & Ryan Kuratomi Santos, a native of Oaxaca, began a farmers’ market booth at Kobey’s Swap Meet in the Sports Arena, before he opened his own roadside shop in 2000. Naming the market and nursery after his mother, Margarita, he now sells bouquets of flowers cut fresh from Encinitas.

A NEW WAY (USA, 4 minutes, 2014, English) Dir. Brian Myers & Ryan Kuratomi Youth resident farmers Daisy Cortes, Elizabeth Vargas and Luis Ramirez run the Urban Garden Program at Second chance. In an environment dominated by fast food restaurants and liquor stores, they share their struggle to eat healthy on a daily basis.

SCOTT (Mexico, 4 minutes, 2014, Spanish w/ Englis subtitles) Dir. Bryan A. Chillian & Jesus Guerra Disorder, confusion & marginalization. These social issues mesh together in this vortex of perspectives and reality.

UK BALAAM (Mexico, 10 minutes, 2013, Spanish w/ English subtitles) Dir. Jesus Guerra Huerta After being deported, with nowhere to go, “Yuca” faced an uncertain future. Now he’s one of the dozens of stranded immigrants that call the Tijuana river channel their home.

THE CACTUS & THE PANSY Dir. Sergio Duarte (USA, 2014, 6 mins, English) After living alone in an office, a potted cactus must share his space and attention when a beautiful pansy flower is introduced.

CORONACION (Mexico, 7:30 minutes, 2013, Spanish w/ English subtitles) Dir. Jesus Guerra Huerta Memin is one of the many residents that live at the edge of the “El Bordo” river in Tijuana. Along with the crew of the documentary, Memin will delve into the oppression and mistreatment of the river’s many residents by the authorities.

DEL ZACAZ NO ME SACAS (Mexico, 10 minutes, 2013, Spanish w/ English subtitles) Dir. Yadira Gutierrez El Zacozonapan bar is a haven of tolerance and diversity that accepts any patron who walks through its doors with open arms. In operation for the past 40 years, it has become one of the most important social and cultural establishments in the Tijuana nightlife. Learn the story of “El Zacaz” through the eyes of Pancho, the owner, bartender and soul of the business.

JESSICA FIGHTS BACK Dir. Adriana Bush (USA, 2014, 8 minutes, English) A 17-year-old female amateur boxer must fight through challenges inside and outside of the ring.

MEMIN: CRONICA DE UN BOXEADOR Dir. Rodrigo Alvarez Flores (Mexico, 2014, 17 minutes, Spanish w/ English subtitles) Memin: Portrait of a Boxer explores the past, present, and future of a 23-year-old professional boxer, Carlos Carlson, who believes that the key to victory in a match is having the spirit and mentality of a champion. Once a juvenile delinquent, now a devoted sportsman, Carlos narrates his struggles in the battle ring and life.

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HECHO EN USA 106 MIN., WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 4:15 PM S1 U.S. Latinos have a very interesting upbringing. American culture and Latino culture have blended within us and we’ve created a subculture of our own. These are our very distinct stories. ANA Dir. Renee Petropoulos (USA, 2014, 9 minutes, English) A naive teenager, desperately longing for her mother’s love, learns that some relationships aren’t meant to be.

CONTRAPELO Dir. Gareth Dunnett Alcocer (USA/Mexico, 2014, 19 minutes, Spanish w/ English subtitles) A proud barber is forced to shave the leader of a drug cartel. As he’s shaving the man, he is forced to make a decision between killing the man who’s destroying his country, or allowing him to continue killing.

LA NOCHE BUENA Dir. Alex Mallis (USA/Cuba, 2014, 17 minutes, Spanish w/ English subtitles) A second-generation Cuban-American travels to Cuba for the first time to reconnect with his past, but only alienates himself further.

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EL GRAN LIDER

Dir. Gabriela Bortolamedi (USA, 2014, 24 minutes, Spanish w/ English subtitles) Blanca, 20-year-old undocumented sophomore at UC Berkeley, navigates the challenges of college. Her parents who live in California’s San Joaquin Valley, struggle to make ends meet, while supporting their daughter in the pursuit of her dreams.

Dir. Francisco Jimenez (Mexico, 2014, 10 minutes, Spanish w/ English subtitles) A marionette is built and trained inside a factory to become the new leader. Even though there is a whole town that worships him, there’s also a small group of rebels who don’t approve.

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LA TETA DE BOTERO

Dir. Melissa Hickey (USA, 2014, 20 minutes, Spanish w/ English subtitles) In a Mexican border town, a lonely street thug yearns for a better life. After bumping into a girl from his past, he remembers the boy he used to be.

Dir. Humberto Busto (Mexico, 2014, 19 minutes, Spanish w/ English subtitles) Kike, a young man highly concerned about his health, meets with Sofia, an old friend of his. Through her experience, he discovers the possibility of a new contact with his body in order to survive.

SELLING ROSARIO

LOS CONTRERAS FAMILY

Dir. Iana Simeonov & Michael Winokur (USA, 2014, 17 minutes, English) Rosario is a young girl growing up in a migrant labor camp. Her parents have concocted a risky plan to get her out of the unsafe, squalid environment they live in.

Dir. Alejandro Becerril Elias

(Mexico, 2014, 10 minutes, Spanish w/ English subtitles) A police operation is happening in the building the Contreras family lives in. Each member of the family is involved in different unlawful activities, but who is the one they are coming for?

NUNCA REGRESES Dir. Leonardo Diaz (Mexico, 2014, 16 minutes, Spanish w/ English subtitles) Two young friends accept a job from a local thug, ignoring the consequences that could come with it.

PRIMAVERA Dir. Tania Claudia Castillo (Mexico, 2014, 16 minutes, Spanish w/ English subtitles) Elba is an introverted, lonely fourteen-year-old living with her mom and older sister, Fernanda. Fernanda has a conflictive relationship with her mother, and decides to run away from home. Elba feels the need to get close to her sister before she leaves. At Fernanda’s goodbye party, Elba and Fernanda live an encounter which changes the way Elba handles life.

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MEXICO RARO Y QUERIDO 106 MIN., SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 12:30 PM, S15 Mexican cinema is currently going through a period of resurgence. These short filmmakers are out to prove that the recent string of international hits is no coincidence, and the best is yet to come.

Dir. Giovanna Rodriguez Zacarias (Mexico, 2014, 10 minutes, Spanish w/ English subtitles) Ramona, an 80-year-old woman, has decided she wants to die. Her son Carmelo asks her for time to raise some money for the coffin, and she decides to comply with his wishes. Word spreads throughout the small village that Ramona is going to die, and she is showered with gifts and messages for the villagers’ loved ones who have already passed away.

BINGO Dir. Andres Borda Garcia (Mexico, 2014, 10 minutes, Spanish w/ English subtitles A group of elderly people gather every night to play bingo. Mario loses every time, and has become obsessed with the game. His bad fortune accompanies him outside the bingo room and luck rules his life; but Mario will not accept losing anymore.

DIEGO Dir. Sara Seligman (Mexico/USA/Germany, 2014, 15 minutes, Spanish w/ English subtitles) Diego is 10 years old, and doesn’t feel like he fits in at home where violence is equivalent to manhood. He finally makes a friend and has to make a choice: follow in his family’s footsteps or follow his own path - while putting his own life at risk.

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SHORT FILM S PROG R AMS UN MUNDO EXTRAÑO 103 MIN.,TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 10:45 PM, S13 The eerie, freaky and zany come together in this collection of the unconventional side of the Latino community. ALEXIA Dir. Andres Borghi (Mexico, 9 minutes, 2013, Spanish w/ English subtitles) When Franko finally decides to let go of his deceased girlfriend who committed suicide and erases her from his social network, he starts receiving weird messages from beyond.

ALGESIA Dir. Cathy Alberich (Mexico, 15 minutes, 2007, Spanish w/ English subtitles) A young woman goes to extreme lengths to fight her human emotions.

LAS COSAS RARAS Dir. Maximo Carra (Argentina, 8 minutes, 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles) A short film that utilizes the tropes of the horror genre and the subgenre of a “babysitter in peril”, and turns them on their head.

DOS GATOS Dir. Mauricio Chernovetzky (USA, 2014, 9 minutes, English) Surveillance cameras at the Dos Gatos restaurant capture mysterious events as Silverio, an arrogant bartender, closes up for the night.

HORIZONTE Dir. Aitor Ubarri (Spain, 2012, 24 minutes, Spanish w/ English subtitles) A mother and her daughter travel a forsaken landscape full of unspeakable monsters in hopes of reuniting their family.

LA PARKA Dir. Gabriel Serra (Mexico, 2014, 29 minutes, Spanish w/ English subtitles) A serene and elegant look into Efrain’s life, who has worked at a slaughterhouse for 25 years, and has a particular relationship with the dead.

THE WORKING DEAD Dir. Fernando Gonzalez (Spain, 2014, 9 mins, Spanish w/ English subtitles) When everything is lost, a raise is your only hope. The undead and the recession come to a head in this hilarious zomedy from Spain!

RELATOS LATINOS 100 MIN., TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 5:00 PM, S15 An assemblage of films on courage, perseverance, and coming of age from Latinos around the world. A PERRO FLACO Dir. Laura Ferres (Spain, 19 minutes, 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles) Leo’s life is in chaos. She lost her job and she’s in love with someone who doesn’t love her back anymore. When her mother has no choice but to leave her dog in Leo’s care, Leo sees it as an opportunity to demonstrate to her mother that she can be responsible.

EUSTACIA Dir. Diego Camilo Figueroa (Venezuela, 14 minutes, 2013, Spanish w/ English subtitles) Eustacia learns her oldest son is moving to a different city, very far away from her. Frightened by the thought of being lonely, Eustacia concocts an eerie plan to make sure her youngest son never leaves home.

FOLEY ARTIST Dir. Toni Bestard (Spain, 18 minutes, 2013, Spanish w/ English subtitles) A sound technician who specializes in foley effects, has a small accident that forces him to work from home for a few days. During that time, a new neighbor moves into the building across from him, and becomes his new sound muse.

I DON’T SAY GOODBYE, I SAY SEE YOU SOON Dir. Giuliana Monteiro (Brazil/USA, 16 minutes, 2014, Portuguese w/ English subtitles) Living in small village located along the roadside of Minas Gerais, 10-year old Antonio dreams of meeting his father who drives a bright red trailer truck. Trailer trucks come and go, but his father never arrives. Until one day, a truck with the same characteristics passes by and Antonio decides to chase it.

OS MENINOS DO RIO Dir. Javier Macipe (Portugal/Spain, 14 minutes, 2014, Portuguese w/ English subtitles) In the riverside neighborhood of Oporto, the local children prove their courage by jumping from the first level of the Luis I bridge into the Douro River. Leo is teased by the older children because he’s never jumped before. One day, in order to impress his neighbor and win her heart, Leo decides to jump from the bridge’s highest level.

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SH O RT FILM S P RO G R AMS UN LUGAR MEJOR Dir. Marisa Crespo & Moises Romera (Spain, 3 mins, 2013, w/ English subtitles) Thimbo wants to be a football player. Malik dreams of managing his own business. Demba just thinks of going to a better place.

ZARAUTZEN EROSI ZUEN Dir. Aitor Arregi (Spain, 16 minutes, 2014, Euskara w/ English subtitles) Miren is a quiet, timid person. Due to her personality, people tend to overlook her or take advantage of her. When a blouse is stolen from her store, Miren decides that it’s the last straw, and she’ll take matters into her own hands.

¡VIVA MUJERES! 89 MIN., FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 5:15 PM S15 Tales of endurance, devotion, and defiance fill this exquisite compilation of films from Latina women around the world. LA DESPEDIDA

SPOTLIGHT SHORTS ASI SOMOS SIN SERENA Dir. Ines Villanueva

(Argentina, 12 minutes, 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles) Alan and Emma are a middle aged couple trapped in their home as they mourn a loss in a very particular way. Will precede the screening of JAUJA on Wednesday, March 18 at 8:30pm.

BUENA FE Dir. Cristina Kotz-Cornejo (Argentina, 18 minutes, 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles) A couple’s relationship is falling apart after the death of their young son. In an attempt to mend things before they head off to Mexico for Carlos’ religious work, Romina, who is battling depression, seeks out a mysterious man. In what Carlos and Romina thought would be a trip to bring them closer, only makes them realize the trip served to further the divide. Will precede the screening of LA TERCERA ORILLA on Wednesday, March 18th at 7:15pm.

EN LAS NUBES Dir. Marcelo Mitnik (Argentina, 20 minutes, 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles) Set in Buenos Aires during one momentous week in the lives of Mariela, an Argentine illustrator, and Oliver, an American dog food executive working abroad. The film explores the conflicting cultural disagreements about intimacy, and the way the once-simple idea of a marriage proposal has taken on an increasingly public, and sometimes ridiculous, weight in this age of social media. Will precede the screening of NENA, SALUDAME AL DIEGO on Friday, March 13th at 4pm & on Thursday, March 19th at 8:00pm.

Dir. Yanet Pantoja Neri (Mexico, 2014, 6 minutes, Spanish w/ English subtitles) In the waiting room of a train station, Susana, a young beautiful woman, says goodbye to Pavel. Susana, certain that he will not come back, tells him everything he wants to hear.

LIVING QUECHUA Dir. Christine Mladic Janney (USA, 2014, 18 minutes, Spanish w/ English subtitles) Elva Ambia Rebatta’s first language is Quechua; but when she left her town in Peru as a young woman to find work in the United States, speaking Spanish and English became critical for her to survive. Quechua is recognized as an endangered language, and Elva now in her seventies, helps cultivate a Quechua-speaking community in New York City.

LUCHADORA Dir. River Finlay (USA, 2014, 12 minutes, Spanish w/ English subtitles) Luna Magica, a professional Lucha Libre wrestling star in Mexico, dreams of becoming world wrestling champion, while fighting to make ends meet as a single mom in Mexico City.

O QUE FICA Dir. Daniella Saba (Brazil/France, 2014, 20 minutes, w/ English subtitles) The life of Jimena, a bitter, lonely woman, turns upside down when her father suddenly returns after 30 years and leaves her a paralytic dog.

TEMBLOR Dir. Marina Fernandez Ferri (USA, 2014, 10 minutes, Spanish w/ English subtitles) After moving from Spain to New York City to be with her boyfriend, a young woman hides her true feelings about the strange and cold city she now calls home.

LA ULTIMA CENA Dir. Vanessa Quintanilla (Mexico, 2014, 10 minutes, Spanish w/ English subtitles) A note left on the refrigerator door and some out of place silver foil unleash a transformation in Diana that turns around her tedious daily routine.

UN PARAISO Dir. Jayisha Patel (Cuba, 2013, 13 minutes, Spanish w/ English subtitles) Damaris and Alberto live in rural Cuba. Four months ago, their 12-year-old son committed suicide. While turning to family and a new-found religion to help deal with their loss, an even more disturbing issue is revealed. Note: screening times & dates subject to change.

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F I L M INDEX # 9:30AM PG. 75 A A PERRO FLACO PG. 78 A PHOTOGRAPHER’S JOURNEY PG. 41, 46, 68 ACTORES S.A. PG. 12, 52 ALEXIA PG. 78 ALGESIA PG. 78 ALGÚN LUGAR PG. 14, 52 EL AMERICANO PG. 31, 52 AMOR DE MIS AMORES PG. 14, 52, AMOR EN TIEMPOS DE INCENDIOS PG. 75 ANA PG. 76 ANOMALO PG. 74 ANTES DE QUE NOS OLVIDEN PG. 17, 68 AÑOS DE LUZ PG. 75 ART IS MY CULTURE PG. 45 ASI DE GRANDE SON LAS IDEAS PG. 75 ASI SOMOS SIN SERENA PG. 79 AUTOBIOGRAFIA ANONIMA PG. 76 B BALD MOUNTAIN PG. 14, 52 BARRIO BOY PG. 74 BEAUTIFUL SIN PG. 41, 68 BEHAVIOR PG. 14, 52 BEYOND THE CROSSFIRE PG. 45 BINGO PG. 77 BLUE DESERT PG. 22, 53 THE BOY AND THE WORLD PG. 31, 46, 53 BUENA FE PG. 79 BURDEN OF PEACE PG. 28, 68 LAS BÚSQUEDAS PG. 12, 53 BUSY EVERY DAY PG. 76 C THE CACTUS & THE PANSY PG. 76 CALLEJERO PG. 18, 53 O CANDIDATO HONESTO PG. 16, 53 CARINA PG. 74 CARNITAS PG. 75 LA CARTA PG. 74 CASA GRANDE PG. 29, 53 CASI TREINTA PG. 14, 54 LA CASONA PG. 75 CHALDEAN VOICES PG. 18, 68 CHULA PG. 75 CIENCIAS NATURALES PG. 19, 46, 54 CIUDAD DELIRIO PG. 14, 54 CLIMAS PG. 32, 54 CLOSE TO OUR HEARTS: THE BRO-AM DOCUMENTARY PG. 45 CONTRAPELO PG. 76 LOS CONTRERAS FAMILY PG. 77 CORONACION PG. 76 LAS COSAS RARAS PG. 78 CUATRO LUNAS PG. 33, 54 D DE ARRIBA PARA ABAJO PG. 15, 68 DELIRIUM PG. 19, 55 DEL ZACAZ NO ME SACAS PG. 76 DESASTRES NATURALES PG. 39, 54 EL DESIERTO PG. 22, 55 LA DESPEDIDA PG. 79 DIEGO PG. 77 DISRUPTION PG. 32, 69 DON MIGUEL PG. 74 EL DON DE LOS ESPEJOS PG. 75 DOS GATOS PG. 78 DRÁCULA, PG. 61 E EDDIE REYNOLDS Y LOS ÁNGELES DE ACERO PG. 15, 55 EN LA ESTANCIA PG. 39, 55 EN LA GAMA DE LOS GRISES PG. 33, 55

EN LAS NUBES PG. 79 EUSTACIA PG. 78 EVERYTHING SURROUNDING ME PG. 45 THE EXTRAORDINARY MR. JUPITER PG. 75 F FACHON MODELS PG. 21, 55 FAMILIA GANG PG. 50, 56 FOLEY ARTIST PG. 78 FUTURO BEACH PG. 33, 56 G GENTE DE BIEN PG. 28, 56 GLORIA PG. 15, 56 GO SMILE PG. 45 EL GRAN LIDER PG. 77 LA GUERRA DE MANUELA JANKOVIC PG. 32, 57 GÜEROS PG. 12, 57 H LOS HAMSTERS PG. 28, 57 THE HAND THAT FEEDS PG. 41, 47, 69 EL HOGAR AL REVES PG. 28, 69 LAS HORAS CONTIGO PG. 21, 57 HORIZONTE PG. 78 HOTEL NUEVA ISLA PG. 28, 69 I I AM CHOP SUEY PG. 45 I DON’T SAY GOODBYE, I SAY SEE YOU SOON PG. 78 I HATE LOVE PG. 21, 57 ILÚSION NACIONAL EL INCIDENTE PG. 30, 57 EL INGENIERO PG. 30, 69 J JAUJA PG. 19, 58 JESSICA FIGHTS BACK PG. 76 JET LAG PG. 74 JOHNNY’S TRANSPORTATION STORY PG. 45 K KANE’S PASSION FOR CARS PG. 45 L LAKE LOS ANGELES PG. 15, 58 LEJANÍA PG. 28, 70 LA LEYENDA DE LAS MOMIAS DE GUANAJUATO PG. 31, 58 A LIFE WITHOUT MUSIC PG. 45 LILA PG. 74 LIVING QUECHUA PG. 79 LIZ IN SEPTEMBER PG. PG. 33, 58 LOS CONTRERAS FAMILY LUCHADORA PG. 79 UN LUGAR MEJOR PG. 79 M MARÍA MONTEZ PG. 58 EL MAESTRO Y LA FLOR PG. 75 MATEO PG. 17, 58 MEMIN: CRÓNICA DE UN BOXEADOR PG. 76 MESSI PG. 16, 59 MESTIZO PG. 45 MEXICO’S MOST WANTED PG. 12, 59 MINIMUM MAX PG. 45 MR. KAPLAN PG. 16, 59 MUERTE EN BUENOS AIRES PG. 19, 59 UN MUNDO PARA RAUL PG. 74 N NAVAJAZO PG. 39, 59 NENA, SALUDAME AL DIEGO PG. 32, 59 A NEW WAY PG. 76 LA NOCHE BUENA PG. 76 EL NECIO PG. 75 NI AQUI, NI ALLA PG. 77 NI-NI PG. 77 NUNCA REGRESES PG. 77 O EL OBJETO ANTES LLAMADO DISCO PG. 28, 60, 70 OLVIDADOS PG. 16, 60

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LA ONCE PG. 32, 69 LAS OSCURAS PRIMAVERAS PG. 12, 60 OS MENINOS DO RIO PG. 78 O QUE FICA PG. 79 P PARAISO PG. 13, 60 UN PARAISO PG. 79 LA PARKA PG. 22, 75, 78 A PATH TO COLLEGE IN CITY HEIGHTS PG. 45 LA PESTE PG. 74 A PHOTOGRAPHER’S JOURNEY PLAYING LECUONA PG. 28, 70 THE POWER OF PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH PG. 45 THE POWER OF MENTORING PG. 45 THE POWER OF MUSIC PG. 45 PRIMAVERA PG. 77 P*TO PG. 74 THE PRINCESS OF FRANCE PG. 19, 60 Q R RAMONA PG. 77 RELOCOS Y REPASADOS PG. 39, 60 LA REVOLUCIÓN DE LOS ALCATRACES PG. 32, 70 RIDING 79 PG. 16, 60 S SAJARA PG. 74 SAMURAI PG. 50, 61 SCOTT PG. 76 SELECCIÓN CANINA PG. 31, 61 SELLING ROSARIO PG. 77 SIN RESPUESTA PG. 74 STOCKHOLM PG. 39, 61 T TE ESCUCHO PG. 74 TEMBLOR PG. 79 TERCER GRADO PG. 16, 61 LA TERCERA ORILLA PG. 19, 61 LA TETA DE BOTERO PG. 77 TODOS ESTÁN MUERTOS PG. 17, 62 TOÑITAS PG. 75 TOPOS PG. 22, 62 TRANSITO PG. 74 EL TROMPETISTA PG. 75 TWO AND A QUARTER MINUTES PG. 45 U

UK BALAAM PG. 76 ULISES Y LOS 10,000 BIGOTES PG. 31, 46, 62 LA ULTIMA CENA PG. 79 V VACACIONES EN FAMILIA PG. 29, 62 VACAS CON GAFAS PG. 17, 62 LA VIDA DESPUES PG. 13, 62 LA VIDA INESPERADA PG. 15, 63 EL VIENTRE PG. 22, 63 LA VISITA PG. 33, 63 VISITANTES PG. 21, 63 LA VOZ EN OFF PG. 29, 63 W WHEN THINGS GO MISSING: PSA PG. 45 THE WHITE EAGLE EATING A SNAKE PG. 45 THE WORKING DEAD PG. 78 X Y YOUTH VISION SHORTS PG. 47 Z ZARAUTZEN EROSI ZUEN PG. 79 “ZUTA BOJA” (THE COLOR YELLOW) PG. 45

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