“Cinemateca Programación para la semana de Mayo 7 al 13 2006”

José Luis Pick’n’tip:

The Pick:

The Tunnel

This is just an absolutely stunning piece of work. One of the best foreign films I have seen in a long time. It is gripping, tension filled and has some disturbingly powerful scenes throughout. Aside from some dramatized scenes, the movie is true to the real story. Sure it’s a long film, nearly three hours. There will be an intermission, but I highly recommend to stay with it. It is just an incredible and inspiring piece of film making. A must see for fans of foreign cinema and historic films.

Another must-see for the art lovers and general audience will be: The Glory of Spain: Music & Masterpieces from Madrid's “El Prado” Museum. 



The Tip:

Important:

In order to provide the best viewing experience, the show times for some movies may be adjusted to accommodate their length, be sure to check the schedule carefully. I also want to remind you of our new ticket price; 50 pesos and discount cards are 12 shows for 450 pesos.


Starting Monday, after noon, buy your tickets in advance for any movie or show of the week. If you have a discount card, collect your pass to assure you get a seat; don’t take the risk of being locked out….Nos vemos en el Cine….


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Thank you.

The Movies:

Swann in Love (Un Amour De Swann 1984)
Monday, May 7 at 4pm
Tuesday, May 8 at 7pm
Director: Volker Schlondorff
French Romantic Drama, French with English subtitles, 110 minutes.
Cast: Jeremy Irons, Ornella Muti, Alain Delon, Fanny Ardant.
Jewish intellectual Charles Swann (Jeremy Irons) has managed to deflect much of the anti-Semitism rampant in 19th century France. But in the process, he’s become sexually obsessed with Odette (Ornella Muti), a money-grubbing courtesan who doesn’t exactly reciprocate his affection. Although Swann eventually marries Odette, the relationship begins to erode when he realizes that beauty is much more than just skin deep.

Art & Music Special
The Glory of Spain: 
Music & Masterpieces from Madrid’s El Prado Museum (1967)
Monday, May 7 at 6:30pm
Wednesday, May 9 at noon
Music & Art, English, 54 minutes.
Cast: Andres Segovia, Alicia de Larrocha, Victoria De Los Angeles.
Madrid’s El Prado Museum was the setting for this evening celebrating art, highlighted by a performance from a talented classical music trio that included guitarist Andrés Segovia, pianist Alicia de Larrocha and soprano Victoria de Los Angeles. Complementing the beautiful music were the equally stunning works of art from the magnificent collection at the El Prado, Spain’s biggest and most well-known museum.

The Lost City (2005)
Tuesday, May 8 at 4pm
Wednesday, May 9 at 4pm
Drama, English with Spanish subtitles, 143 minutes
Director: Andy Garcia
Cast: Andy Garcia, Dustin Hoffman, Bill Murray.
Those seeking a scorching time in Havana know to head for the club run by impresario Fico (Andy Garcia). But the party’s soon over when political strife overtakes Cuban life as the Batista government falls and a Marxist regime is installed by none other than Fidel Castro. Unable to make a go of it in his beloved country, Fico heads for New York, where he hopes he can start anew. Dustin Hoffman and Bill Murray co-star.

Mountains of the Moon (1990)
Wednesday, May 9 at 7pm
Thursday, May 10 at 4pm 
Action & Adventure, English140 minutes
Director: Bob Rafelson
Cast: Patrick Bergin, Iain Glen.
Victorian explorers Richard Francis Burton (Patrick Bergin) and John Hanning Speke (Iain Glen) set off for Africa in 1854 to find the Nile River’s source. The men face intense hardships in the African wilderness, including capture and torture by native tribes. When they return to England, their close friendship dissolves amid betrayal and acrimony. Based on William Harrison's historical novel and the diaries of Burton and Speke.

The Tunnel (Der Tunnel 2001)
Friday, May 11 at 4pm
Monday, May 14 at 4pm
Director: Roland Suso Richter
Cast: Heino Ferch, Claudia Michelsen, Nicolette Krebitz, Alexandra Maria Lara.
Foreign Drama, based on real life, German with English subtitles, 167 minutes. 
Set in the 1960s, decades before the fall of the infamous Berlin Wall, The Tunnel chronicles one of the most daring escapes to freedom. East German championship swimmer Harry Melchior’s (Heino Ferch) defection entailed willpower and a forged passport. But to get his sister Lotte and others out, he has to team up with a motley crew to dig a 145-yard tunnel to East Berlin—and, of course, ferry everyone back to safety.



Kids Movie series: Avatar
Saturday May 12 at noon
Free entrance, theater capacity.



Musical Saturdays:
Will resume in Winter