Languages Archives: Spanish

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A mustachioed man and a shorter woman stand side by side. Both are sharply dressed.

Salvador

  César Heredia

  Colombia      2021    

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.

 Spanish with subtitles 
  87 minutes

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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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A woman and man sit closely on the ledge of a barred window. She holds his hand, and they gaze into each other’s eyes.

I Dream In Another Language Sueño en otro idioma

  Ernesto Contreras

  Mexico      2017    

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.

 Spanish with subtitles 
  103 minutes

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Mon, Jul 14 @ 6:30pm CDT

at Chicago Cultural Center

Tickets will be available starting July 7 @ 10:00am.

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Two young men stand on the beach, looking at a rainbow rising out of the ocean in front of them.

Sublime

  Mariano Biasin

  Argentina      2022    

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.

 Spanish with subtitles 
  97 minutes

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Mon, Jun 23 @ 6:30pm CDT

at Chicago Cultural Center

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A group of five young women sit together in a circle. Two of the women are pointing in different directions.

The Girls Are Alright Las chicas están bien

  Itsaso Arana

  Spain      2023    

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.

 Spanish with subtitles 
  85 minutes

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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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A woman looks down with her right hand over her chest and the left raised while bright green circles float in front of her.

She Stays [short film] Ella se queda

  Marinthia Gutiérrez

  Mexico     10 minutes

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.

 Spanish with subtitles

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