Sunday, January 16
at 7:00 PM
Cinema
Tropical
Cinema
Tropical is the definitive source for Latin American film in
the United States. It is
a comprehensive and collaborative project between institutions,
organizations and individuals that work in the promotion of
Latin American cinema. The Cinema Tropical Series will showcase
a recent Latin American film each month. In the past few years,
several Latin American countries have seen their filmmaking
industries show signs of recovery and growth, as new ground
in both the commercial and independent fronts is broken. This
series brings a selection of films from both tendencies, giving
Philadelphia
audiences a glimpse into the exciting revitalized cinema from
Latin America.
Mercano
the Martian
dir.
Juan Antin, Argentina, 2002, 35mm, 72 mins, color, Spanish w/English
subtitles
 The
first independent Argentine animated film in 30 years,
Mercano’s wit has captivated audiences around
the world. Mercano, an adorable alien lives happily on Mars
until the tragic day when his dog is killed by a sonar wave
sent from our planet. Seeking revenge, he sets course for Earth,
crash-landing in Argentina – not an ideal place for a stranger
without money or a job. Stranded in Buenos Aires, the lonely
Martian wanders through a city that has been devastated by poverty,
violence and uncertainty. Director Antin uses humor and irony
to illuminate the realities of his native country through the
eyes of an outsider. Mercano was awarded the Jury’s
Special Mention at the Festival du Film d’Animation Annecy,
the world’s most prestigious festival for animated films.
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