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In our fifth anniversary we continue breaking stereotypes and changing
the perception of Latino identity with movies coming from Cuba, Mexico,
Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela and Chile. We have created special programs that combine the creative strength
and the diverse aesthetics of Latin American culture: -A retrospective of films by Fernando Perez (Cuba) -A tribute to renowned director Jacobo Morales (Puerto Rico) -Premiere
and award winning films -Cuban and Latin American Classics -A selection of dance films featuring salsa, tango and cha cha cha
-Panel discussions with experts in Cuban and Latin American cinema,
nightlife events and live concerts In its fifth edition, HFFNY2004 will bring more plurality, vision,
and genres by presenting cutting edge narrative, documentary and short
films coming from Latin American and Caribbean countries.
Havana Film Festival In NY
212 687-2146 info@hffny.com
CONTACT: Diana Vargas
718 478 1015 or 917 658 7735
press@dianavargas.com
The
5th Havana Film Festival in New York
Coming
Spring 2004
The
Havana Film Festival in New York was seen by many as a challenge. After
five years, this challenge has turned into a success. A theater is a safe
haven where we console and cheer ourselves in times of uncertainty. There
is no difference between a tale coming from the director’s imagination
or a personal experience narrated in a documentary. We understand better
through images why hate, bigotry and cruelty can be part of our lives.
More importantly, we learn that tolerance, love and forgiveness are possible
ways to face life. Films help us to discover different realities and be
open to them.
In five years we have had over 32,000 people attending events in three
boroughs (Manhattan, Queens and the Bronx), more than 200 movies screened,
and the presence of remarkable guests such as Humberto Solas, Pastor Vega,
Eliseo Subiela, Fernando Birri, Jorge Ali Triana, Daisy Granados, Daniel
Diaz Torres, Lisandro Duque, Malena Roncayolo, Renato Falcao, Pablo Macaya,
Adela Legra, Humberto Padron, Orlando Rojas, and Mario Mandujano.