Friday,
May 21 at 8:00
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. Starting in May, 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.
A
Red Bear (Un Oso Rojo)
dir.
Israel Adrián
Caetano, Argentina,
2002, 35mm, 94 mins, color, Spanish w/ English subtitles
 Although
Bear is the only one counting, seven years have gone by since
he was sent to prison for robbery and murder. He's unpredictable
and violent by nature, but he holds his past close to his chest
with a simmering intensity. The day of the robbery was his daughter's
Alicia first birthday and his wife Natalia has never forgiven
him for that. Now as he is paroled, Bear thinks he might be
able to start anew. Like in a disenchanted urban western, A
Red Bear draws out the destiny of a justice-seeking avenger,
outlawed in the suburbs of Buenos
Aires . As with his previous film,
Bolivia,
Caetano’s latest won international
acclaim in prestigious festivals such as Cannes,
Sundance, and NewDirectors/New Films in NY; and in its native
country,
A
Red Bear is considered to be one the finest examples of
the “New Argentine Cinema.”
Click
here for June's Cinema Tropical screening- A
Cab for Three (Taxi para Tres)
Tickets are $6.00
for general admission, $5.00 for I House members, students and
seniors. Available one hour before showtime at the International
House box office.
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