Historias Extraordinarias / Extraordinary Stories

Not your traditional fairytale, this film weaves together three seemingly unconnected stories with a sense of magical realism.  Labyrinths, murders, treasures and betrayals keep you wondering as the plot twists and turns through fascinating realms.

Sin ser un cuento de hadas tradicional, esta película entrelaza tres historias aparentemente inconexas con un sentido de realismo mágico. Laberintos, asesinatos, traiciones y tesoros sorprenderán al espectador mientras la trama gira a través de mundos fascinantes.

Huacho

Rural traditions and modern life clash in these chronicles of the life of a hard-working peasant family. The story paints an evocative picture of the many hardships experienced by millions of rural Chileans. Rather than intertwine the narratives, Huacho follows the characters one by one throughout their day, showing us the adversity each faces.

Las tradiciones rurales y la vida moderna chocan en estas crónicas de vida de una trabajadora familia de campesinos. La historia describe una imagen evocadora de las muchas dificultades que experimentan los millones de chilenos rurales. Más que entrelazar las narrativas, Huacho sigue durante el día a cada uno de los personajes, mostrándonos la adversidad que van enfrentando.

Libertador Morales, El Justiciero

An honest motorcycle-taxi driver and law-abiding citizen, Libertador Morales dons a disguise to become El Justiciero, an avenging motorcycle hero who foils the crime spree of a local street gang in Caracas.

Eso que Anda / Van Van Fever

Los Van Van has been the most popular band in Cuba for more than 40 years.  The documentary follows their most recent tour in Cuba, attended by more than 1 million people.  The band’s history and future plans are also included.

HFFNY at Bronx Museum of the Arts:

Homo Erectus / 20 Años

Homo Erectus gives us a glimpse of homosexuality in Cuba today. Jorgito, a young male who is in the process of figuring out his true sexual identity decides to tell his macho dad “Benito” that he is gay. As shocking twists unfold in this serious yet hilarious story we are reminded that Love Conquers All. Homo Erectus portrays transvestism Cuba in a new and critical way. It emphasizes a family’s role in the formation and sexual orientation of children during their developmental stages.

20 Años (duration in min.) Director. Cuba. U.S. Premiere.

HFFNY AT THE BRONX MUSEUM OF THE ARTS

(Free and open to the public)

The Bronx Museum of the Arts

1040 Grand Concourse at 165^th Street, The Bronx

Friday, April 9

6:00 pm

Party with live band and DJ celebrating the music of Cuba to follow.

In collaboration with the First Fridays! Series at The Bronx Museum of the Arts.

Diario del fin  / Anecdotas Sobre Fidel

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Anecdotas Sobre Fidel / Anecdotes about Fidel (46 min.) Estela Bravo. U.S-Cuba. U.S. Premiere

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KING JUAN CARLOS I OF SPAIN CENTER, NYU

53 Washington Square South

(Between Thompson & Sullivan Streets)

Tuesday, April 20

5:00pm

(Free and open to the public)

Gigante

Jara is a shy and lonely 35 year-old man who works as an overnight supermarket security guard in a suburb of Montevideo. One day he discovers Julia, a 25-year-old cleaning woman, through one of the cameras and is immediately attracted to her. At first he spends hour after hour in front of the security monitors watching her, but, before long, he begins to follow her after work: to the cinema, the beach and even on a date with another man. Jara’s life becomes a series of routines and rituals around Julia, but eventually he finds himself at a crossroad.

Cine Infantil Latinoamericano / Latin American Film for Children

Olas / Waves. Camila Jimenez. Colombia.

La Flor Mas Grande del Mundo / The World’s Largest Flower. Pablo Etcheverry. Spain.

Pescador de Estrellas / The Star Fisherman. Marcela Rincon. Colombia.

On Colombia’s Pacific coast, a grandfather weaves tales for the children of the Afro-Colombian town. The story blends fantasy and reality with the life of young Segundo, his grandson. By the sea, Segundo quests for love and lives out the enchanted tale.

En la costa del Pacífico colombiano, un abuelo teje una historia mezcla de fantasía y realidad con la vida de Segundo, su nieto. En el mar, Segundo busca el amor y vive del cuento encantado.

El Cuento de lo que Quiero y No Quiero / The Tale of What I Want and I Don’t Want. Ricardo Barahona. El Salvador.

THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART

1000 Fifth Avenue at 82^nd Street

FREE with museum admission, membership, or festival pass

(Reservations suggested / Se sugiere reservar: 212.650.2833)

Saturday, April 17

12:35 pm

Sala de Conferencia Bonnie J. Sacerdote/Bonnie J. Sacerdote Lecture Hall.

This program is part of EL PRIMER CONTACTO CON EL ARTE:

Talleres educativos para la familia en español. Charlas / Spanish-language gallery talks.

El Primer Contacto con el Arte is made possible in part by The Goodman Memorial Foundation; The Samuel and Rae Eckman Charitable Foundation, Inc.; the Thanksgiving Foundation; and The Murray G. and the Sunny and Abe Rosenberg Foundation.

In Spanish with English subtitles / En español con subtítulos en inglés.

The Business of Filmmaking: Latin America – USA

Participants: Jeffrey Levy-Hinte (President of Antidote Films); Alfredo Calvino (CEO Latino Fusion); Fernando Ramirez (Entertainment Law attorney); Maria Marta Antin (Director Talent Campus Buenos Aires, Universidad del Cine).

Moderated by Sandy Lieberson (Chairman of Film London).

KING JUAN CARLOS I OF SPAIN CENTER, NYU

53 Washington Square South

(Between Thompson & Sullivan Streets)

Tuesday,  April 20

7:00 pm

Free and open to the public

Reception to follow

Simultaneous translation provided by LART.

Co-Sponsored by Mexicana Airlines, U.S-Mexico Chambers of Commerce

The Extraordinary Journey of Fernando Bujones

MONDAY April 19 | 8:00 pm

Israel Rodriguez started this project when he shared with Fernando the idea of documenting his choreography of the American premiere of Spartacus. During the videotaping, Fernando suggested that they could make a more comprehensive documentary, where Israel would cover the story of Bujones’ work with the Orlando Ballet.  Israel videotaped him as much as possible, although he never thought that the end would come so soon.  When Fernando suddenly fell ill and passed away in 2005, Israel decided to focus the story of the movie on Fernando’s life.  This film is a beautiful, powerful and touching portrait of the dancer’s life.

TISCH SCHOOL OF THE ARTS, NYU

721 Broadway at Waverly Place

New York, NY

Room 006, 6^th Floor

Monday, April 19

8:00 pm

(Free and open to the public)