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Salvador
Synopsis
1985. Bogotá. A pall of paranoid insecurity hangs over the capital city, where tailor Salvador leads a solitary life. His quiet routine is shattered by the arrival of Isabel, the new elevator operator in his building. The two embark on an awkward love affair until jealousy and suspicion (as family members start disappearing) begin to cloud his judgment.
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Wed, Jul 16 @ 6:30pm CDT
at Chicago History Museum
Tickets will be available starting July 7 @ 10:00am.
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I Dream In Another Language Sueño en otro idioma
Synopsis
Martín, a young linguist, travels into the jungles of Mexico in hopes of documenting Zikril, a language in peril. The language’s last two surviving speakers, Evaristo and Isauro, haven’t spoken to one another in over 50 years. As he attempts to reconcile the two in order to record their speech, Martín uncovers the heartbreaking history of their bitter feud.
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Mon, Jul 14 @ 6:30pm CDT
at Chicago Cultural Center
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Sublime
Synopsis
Sixteen-year-old Manuel and best friend Felipe have grown up together and are nearly inseparable. The friends spend long days at the beach, practicing with their fledgling rock band, and flirting with girls. Manuel has been spending time with Azul, but when things threaten to get serious, he begins to see his relationship with Felipe with new eyes.
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Mon, Jun 23 @ 6:30pm CDT
at Chicago Cultural Center
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The Girls Are Alright Las chicas están bien
Synopsis
This playful meditation on love, art, and friendship follows a group of women who retreat to an idyllic, sunkissed village to rehearse a play. As they learn their lines and don their costumes, their personal lives—filled with summer flings and long distance loves—and those of their characters begin to merge to form a beguiling and poignant pastiche.
Screenings & Events
Wed, Jun 18 @ 6:30pm CDT
at Chicago History Museum
This screening is sold out online (Rush Only). On the day of the screening, starting at 5:45pm, you may pick up a numbered rush card in-person. Open seats will be made available to Rush Card holders at 6:15pm. Subject to availability. Admission is not guaranteed.
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She Stays [short film] Ella se queda
Synopsis
As Laura spends a night out in downtown Tijuana, she anxiously awaits the arrival of her destiny. The vibrant city buzzes around her, but her thoughts are consumed by what lies ahead.
This film screens as part of the After Dark Shorts: Disturbing Diversions program.
Film Credits
- Melissa Castañeda
- Marinthia Gutiérrez
- Marinthia Gutiérrez
- Mayela Ponce
- Marianna Escobedo, Sofia Jofré, Násmar Guzmán, Leo Aldair, Brenda Bellozo
- Amor Amezcua, Rob Coudert
- Omar Lopex, Juan Marcos Gutiérrez
- Violeta Cine, Standard Fantastic, Peonia Films