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Hola Mexico Film Festival 2010 brochure
The Hola Mexico Film Festival is the largest tribute to Mexican film in the world and will again showcase the creativity, ingenuity and charm of Mexican cinema in six of the nation’s most influential cities: Miami, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, and Washington D.C.
Reminder: Hola Mexico Film Festival, April 29 – June 6, 2010
Since 2006, the Hola Mexico Film Festival, a traveling showcase of new and classic Mexican features and documentaries, has presented what Festival Director Samuel Douek calls, “The best Mexican cinema has to offer.” The program made its United States debut last year, unspooling in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. This year, Douek expands his festival to three additional American cities: Miami, San Francisco, and Washington DC.
The 2010 festival offers some fantastic Spanish-language films. Alamar (González-Rubio, 2009) is a beautifully crafted, intimate, and observational documentary/drama about a father bonding with his son and teaching him how to fish in Banco Chinchorro. But this study of both work and family also considers the bond between man and nature. Spectacularly photographed—the sequences on the fishing boat, in the coral reefs, and underwater are superb—this is a truly hypnotizing film. (more…)
Hola Mexico Film Festival and the Nortec Collective in N. Ashland (US)
The Hola Mexico Film Festival is the largest tribute to Mexican film in the world and will again showcase the creativity, ingenuity and charm of Mexican cinema.
By screening the very best of Mexican cinema, the HMFF will take you on a journey through Mexico’s past, present and future. The festival reveals hidden gems in the Mexican film industry, showcasing the talent of highly coveted directors, producers and actors that work in Mexico. Each film reflects the maturity and complexity of authentic Mexican culture, bringing forth unique story lines and characters that the audience will never forget.
Mexican ex-patriot and Festival Director Samuel Douek invites viewers to immerse themselves in a culture different than their own, without leaving their seats. The international festival will screen contemporary films like the 2009 LA Film Festival award winner, Los Que Se Quedan (Those Who Remain) alongside classic films like Sexo, Pudor Y Lagrimas (Sex, Shame and Tears), paying tribute to Mexico’s biggest hits.
Opening Night Fiesta Produced by www.RATIOnation.com
Thursday, May 20
8pm doors | 930pm show
$10 in advance | $15 at the door
Green Dolphin 2200 N. Ashland
Mexico in San Francisco www.mexico2010sf.com
These events are designed to appeal to anyone interested in Mexican culture and history in the San Francisco area. A special Web site, Mexico 2010 – San Francisco (www.mexico2010sf.com), has a calendar with further details, as well as background on the bicentennial of Mexican independence and the centennial of the Mexican Revolution, plus a section on Mexico’s role in shaping Northern California.
A performance of Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández in Marin and an appearance of Mexican poet/environmentalist Homero Aridjis at City Lights Bookstore have already taken place; here’s a sampling of events coming up.
Hola Mexico Film Festival back on track!
Following the success of the Hola Mexico Film Festival (HMFF) in the United States in 2009, the renowned international festival is back for the second year on US soil commencing in April 2010. The Hola Mexico Film Festival is the largest tribute to Mexican film in the world and will again showcase the creativity, ingenuity and charm of Mexican cinema in six of the nation’s most influential cities: Miami, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, San Francisco and Washington D.C.
By screening the very best of Mexican cinema, the HMFF will take you on a journey through Mexico’s past, present and future. The festival reveals hidden gems in the Mexican film industry, showcasing the talent of highly coveted directors, producers and actors that work in Mexico. Each film reflects the maturity and complexity of authentic Mexican culture, bringing forth unique story lines and characters that the audience will never forget. (more…)
