EDUCATIONAL FILM CRITICS RECOMMEND PRAGDA'S LATIN AMERICAN FILMS
Educational film critics endorse our films as a dynamic resource for
educators and librarians and as an enhancement to Latin American and
Spanish studies curricula.
Highlights include:
I WILL BE MURDERED
A film by Justin Webster / UK, Spain / 2013 / 52 min / English and Spanish
with English subtitles
“”Mixing true-crime and Latin American current events, this powerful
and intriguing documentary is highly recommended.”” - C. Cassady,
VIDEO LIBRARIAN.
A gripping, edge-of-your seat documentary, I Will Be Murdered portrays the
astonishing, real-life story of a lawyer who launched a personal crusade
in search of justice, and brought his country (Guatemala) to the brink of
chaos. I Will be Murdered is available for sale only. Order here:
http://pragda.com/films/i-will-be-murdered
7 BOXES
A film by Juan Carlos Maneglia & Tana Schémbori / Paraguay / 2014 / 105
min / Spanish and Guaraní with English subtitles
"“Filmmakers Juan Carlos Maneglia and Tana Schémbori keep the chase
going at a fever pitch. This powerful and unusual action film is
recommended.”” T. Keogh, VIDEO LIBRARIAN.
Reminiscent of Slumdog Millionare, 7 Boxes was declared a film of cultural
interest by the National Secretary of Culture of Paraguay. Víctor, a
17-year-old delivery boy from the infamous Mercado 4, finds himself caught
up in a crime he knows nothing about when accepting the chance to deliver
seven boxes with unknown contents in exchange for a quick 100 US dollars.
7 Boxes is available for SPANISH FILM CLUB only.
WITH MY HEART IN YAMBO
A film by María Fernanda Restrepo / Ecuador / 2012 / 137 min
“With My Heart in Yambo interweaves archival footage and interviews…with
clips of old news conferences, and poignant recollections…Highly
recommended.” – F. Swietek, VIDEO LIBRARIAN.
Restrepo embarks on the painful journey of recounting her family’s
story of disappearance, coming face-to-face with the suspects in the
process. With My Heart in Yambo portrays one of Ecuador’s darkest
political episodes and provides an insider’s look into the recent
history of this country. With My Heart in Yambo is available for SPANISH
FILM CLUB and for sale. Order here:
http://pragda.com/films/with-my-heart-in-yambo
FROM THE LAND TO THE TABLE
A film by Alejo Hoijman, Josué Mendez, Carolina Navas, Paola Vieira,
Alejandra Szeplaki, Jorge Coira & Marcos Loayza Montoya / Argentina,
Bolivia, Peru, Colombia, Brazil, Venezuela, Spain / 2011 / 107 min
“The treatment is more evocative than explanatory, drawing a general
picture of the market hubbub and the hard work that marks the lives of
those manning the stalls, rather than examining the economics involved in
the process. The result is atmospheric and occasionally rather moving.
Recommended.” – F. Swietek, VIDEO LIBRARIAN.
Seven majorly talented filmmakers from all over Latin America capture the
conditions and cultural diversity of popular produce markets in their
individual countries. From the Land to Your Table is available for SPANISH
FILM CLUB and for sale. Order here:
http://pragda.com/films/from-the-land-to-your-table
WHO IS DAYANI CRYSTAL?
A film by Marc Silver / US, Mexico / 2014 / 85 min / English and Spanish
with English subtitles
“”A thought-provoking documentary that takes a personal look at a
large hot-button topic, this is recommended.”” C. Cassady, VIDEO
LIBRARIAN.
Winner of the Sundance 2013 Cinematography Award and nominated in the
World Documentary Competition, Who Is Dayani Cristal? shows how one life
becomes testimony to the tragic results of the U.S. war on immigration.
Who is Dayani Cristal? is available for SPANISH FILM CLUB only.
CHICO & RITA
A film by Fernando Trueba & Javier Mariscal / Spain, Great Britain / 2010
/ 90 min
“In addition to telling the story of Chico, a talented pianist and Rita, a
beautiful nightclub singer, the film also serves as a love song to
pre-revolution Havana, New York City and the jazz scene of that era. Chico
& Rita is highly recommended for Film and Animation Studies, Jazz Studies
and Latin American Studies.” - Kim Stanton, EMRO.
Oscar®-winning director Fernando Trueba (Belle Epoque) and Spain’s
legendary illustrator, Javier Mariscal, celebrate their passion for the
music and culture of Cuba with an epic story of love, passion, and
heartbreak. Chico and Rita is available for SPANISH FILM CLUB only.
A WAR IN HOLLYWOOD
A film by Oriol Porta / Spain / 2008 / 91 min / English and Spanish with
English subtitles
“A good overview and makes one want to search out the films mentioned.
Film fans in general, as well as college students, will find it
worthwhile.” – Brian Falato, EMRO.
A comprehensive look at the impact and influence of the 1936-1939 Spanish
Civil War on Hollywood film productions. A War in Hollywood is available
for sale only. Order here: http://pragda.com/films/a-war-in-hollywood
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WANT TO SEE MORE?
Browse the entire catalog and watch trailers for all the films at
http://pragda.com/films. Check out Pragda’s new highlights reel and get a
sneak peek at our entire collection in one fun trailer at
http://pragda.com/cinetv/new-films-new-visions-from-latin-america-and-spain.
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Daniela Bajar
Pragda
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Brooklyn, NY 11249
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