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This third annual celebration includes a special appearance by screenwriter Luiz Bolognesi, whose attendance is made possible with the association of Latin Wave: New Films from Latin America, a project of the MFAH in partnership with Fundacion PROA, Buenos Aires, with support from Tenaris and Ternium.
Join MFAH Films and Spacetaker for "Cultured Cocktails" from 5:00-10:00 p.m. at Boheme (307 Fairview) on Thursday, November 5 to celebrate the Brazilian film series.
Additional support has been received from the Consulate General of Brazil in Houston.
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Birdwatchers
Terra Vermelha
2008, Portuguese with English subtitles
Directed by Marco Bechis
Introduced by screenwriter Luiz Bolognesi
Tensions escalate when a tribe of indigenous Guarani Indians attempts to reclaim ...
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Show Times:
Friday, November 6 7:00 PM
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The Year My Parents Went on Vacation
O Ano em Que Meus Pais Saíram de Férias
2007, Portuguese with English subtitles
Directed by Marcos Jorge
Twelve-year-old Mauro is sent to his Jewish grandfather´s neighbor when his militant parents are forced underground ...
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Show Times:
Friday, November 6 9:15 PM
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Chega de Saudade
The Ballroom
2007, Portuguese with English subtitles
Directed by Laís Bodanzky
Introduced by screenwriter Luiz Bolognesi
During 2009´s Latin Wave film festival, The Ballroom´s screenwriter was unable to ...
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Show Times:
Saturday, November 7 7:00 PM
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Black Orpheus
Orfeu Negro
1959, Portuguese with English subtitles
Directed by Marcel Camus
This frenetic Latin melodrama, set during Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro, is credited with bringing the ...
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Show Times:
Sunday, November 8 1:00 PM
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Be sure to check back for additional screenings or changes in the Films schedule. You can also contact us with questions about future films at film@mfah.org.
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