SFC EVENTS / 2007 SHORTMETRAJE
THE FILM SOCIETY OF LINCOLN CENTER, New York
ShortMetraje: Vivid short films from Spain | December 15 & 17, 2007
ShortMetraje: Vivid short films from Spain | December 15 & 17, 2007
FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL DE CINE DE CARTAGENA
Murcine: Murcia Rueda | December 8-15, 2007
Murcine: Murcia Rueda | December 8-15, 2007
THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART, New York
Spain (Un)censored | October 17-November 5, 2007
Spain (Un)censored | October 17-November 5, 2007
VARIOUS VENUES, New York
Book release, panel discussion and on-line poster exhibit | October 18 & 20, 2007
Book release, panel discussion and on-line poster exhibit | October 18 & 20, 2007
VARIOUS VENUES, US
DOCUSPAIN: Spanish Documentary tour | ON GOING
DOCUSPAIN: Spanish Documentary tour | ON GOING
INSTITUTO CERVANTES, Rabat and Casablanca (Morocco)
ShortMetraje: Spanish Film Week | October 29 & November 2, 2007
ShortMetraje: Spanish Film Week | October 29 & November 2, 2007
ALTER ARTE, Spain
Espectro Americano | October 1-6, 2007
Espectro Americano | October 1-6, 2007
MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, Houston
ShortMetraje: Award winning Spanish short films | July 14-15, 2007
ShortMetraje: Award winning Spanish short films | July 14-15, 2007
MEMPHIS IN MAY INT’L FESTIVAL, Memphis
Modern Spanish Cinema | May 9, 2007
Modern Spanish Cinema | May 9, 2007
NEW EUROPEAN FILM FESTIVAL, Spain
Cine Musica & Latin Power | May 5-13, 2007
Cine Musica & Latin Power | May 5-13, 2007
MEDINA DEL CAMPO FILM FESTIVAL, Spain
American Spectrum: Short films from the Americas. | April 13-21, 2007
American Spectrum: Short films from the Americas. | April 13-21, 2007
THE KING JUAN CARLOS I OF SPAIN CENTER, New York
ShortMetraje: New short films by Spanish filmmakers | February 27-May 1, 2007
ShortMetraje: New short films by Spanish filmmakers | February 27-May 1, 2007
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This is a year of creativity for Spanish short filmmakers. In a turmoil of hallucinatory imagination, these directors present their wildest hopes and dreams in different forms, from experimental plays to shouts of happiness. Free from any convention, this year’s artists have undressed their souls and minds. Come enjoy the journey. |
THE FILM SOCIETY OF LINCOLN CENTER, New York The Walter Reade Theater Shortmetraje| Vivid short films from Spain DATES: December 15, 5pm December 17, 1pm & 7:10pm MORE INFO CLICK |
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LIBRA | Carlota Coronado | Spain | 4 min. | 2006 |  |
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Carlota reports strongly about everyday’s issues creating a high impact in this very short film. This is a very short film with a great impact Two weeks. That’s what Libra’s main character asks for. |
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YOU CAN WALK TOO | Cristina Lucas | Spain | 10 min. | 2006 | |
| When dogs walk on their back paws, there will be justice for women. Cristina Lucas makes sure things work out that way and causes a memorable procession through a Spanish village. Beautifully shot and irresistibly funny, the film was awarded with an Honorable Mention at the Rótterdam Internacional Film Festival | ||
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AVANT PÉTALOS GRILLADOS | Velasco Broca | Spain | 10 min. | 2007 | |
| Not surprising, this film was premiered at the Quinzaine Does realizateurs Directors’ Fortnight at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. Velasco Broca extravaganza hipnotize us with a surreal tale inspired in an open tale by Elier Ansgar Wilpert. | ||
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TRAUMATOLOGY Traumatología | Daniel Sánchez Arévalo | Spain | 22 min. | 2007 | |
| Helmer Daniel Sánchez Arévalo gives us once again an assured and captivating tragicomedy. Today is a great day. Antonio is getting married. But an unexpected event force all the family to spend the wedding night at the hospital. | ||
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SAID’S JOURNEY El Viaje de Said | Coke Riobóo | Spain | 12 min. | 2006 | |
| Said, a Moroccan boy crosses The Straights. On the other side, in the land of opportunity, he discovers the world. This film was nominated to the Goya© Awards as Best Short Animation. | ||
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ANGEL’S FIRE Fuego de Angel | Marcelo Bukin | Peru/Spain | 13 min. | 2006 | |
| Eight-year old Angel works all day long in a brick factory in his village near Lake Titicaca, Peru. Winner of the prestigious IDA Award, Angel’s Fire poignantly depicts forced child labor in a community where poverty and despair drive parents to abuse. | ||
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THE HAPPY MAN El Hombre Feliz | Lucina Gil | Spain | 14 min. | 2006 | |
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Gil’s keen eye responds to this daring and good humores question: Does the Happy Man Exist? |
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