Dear Friends,
SPANISH FILM CLUB (SFC) has a new grant application deadline and a
brand new line-up of films!
SFC offers grants to bring a slate of impressive recent productions
to campuses across North America and abroad. Spark your semester by
engaging your school community with an unforgettable
Ibero-American Film Festival! Apply for a SFC GRANT online by April
15, 2019 at https://pragda.com/spanish-film-club/application/
HOW IT WORKS
• Grants cover up to 50% of the festival costs
• Universities screen 5 films or more in 8 weeks
• Two grant deadlines: April 15 and October 15, 2019
• More than 80 Award-winning titles from 25+ countries
• Virtual Q&As with filmmakers
• Study Guides available
• 150+ universities participating so far!
• Easy! We will gladly assist you.
2019 NEW FILM HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE
(For all +80 titles check: https://pragda.com/spanish-film-club/
[1])
EVERYBODY KNOWS
An incredibly involving thriller staring Penélope Cruz, Javier
Bardem, and Ricardo Darín.
_“Watching the intrigue gradually unfold, you remember why [Asghar
Farhadi] has two Oscars.” _– Zhuo-Ning Su, AWARDS DAILY
Read more at https://pragda.com/film/everybody-knows
BIRDS OF PASSAGE
ACADEMY AWARD® COLOMBIA’S SUBMISSION FOR BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE
FILM
A fresh take on the origins of the Colombian drug trade as told
through a Wayúu family…as much a thriller as an anthropological
study on the consequences of outside influences to indigenous
traditions.
_“Richly textured images both unfold the action in tense detail and
enmesh it in its social context, rescuing cultural memory from tragic
devastation.” _– Richard Brody, NEW YORKER
Read more at https://pragda.com/film/birds-of-passage
RUBEN BLADES IS NOT MY NAME
ACADEMY AWARD® PANAMA’S SUBMISSION FOR BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE
FILM.
_“An intimate look at the life and musical legacy of living legend
Rubén Blades, who spearheaded the New York Salsa revolution in the
1970s, advancing Latinx identity, unity and empowerment on the
international stage.” _– AMERICAN FILM INSTITUTE
Read more at https://pragda.com/film/ruben-blades-is-not-my-name
A TRANSLATOR
A real-life tale of the treatment of Chernobyl victims in Cuba,
staring Rodrigo Santoro, of _Westworld_ fame.
_“Sensitive, eye-opening...a timeless portrait.” _– THE
HOLLYWOOD REPORTER__
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Read more at https://pragda.com/film/a-translator
EMBRACE OF THE SERPENT
ACADEMY AWARD® BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM NOMINEE
A breathtaking ethnographic odyssey and epic story of the first
contact, approach, betrayal and, eventually, friendship, between an
Amazonian shaman and two scientists.
_“A visually mesmerizing exploration of man, nature and the
destructive powers of colonialism.” _– Jordan Mintzer, THE
HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
Read more at https://pragda.com/film/embrace-of-the-serpent
LIQUID TRUTH
An incisive look at the dangers of selfies and social media culture
and how they can be used (or misused) to expose and taint a person’s
character.
_“The film may be foreign from Brazil, but it typifies all too many
social media ills that would explode in a parallel fashion here in
this country.” _– EVERY MOVIE HAS A LESSON
Read more at https://pragda.com/film/liquid-truth/?sfc=1
THE TERRITORIES
An engrossing exploration into what it means to be a journalist, the
film is about how we approach the conflicts and the role the press
plays in times of fake news.
_“A personal and political travelogue… around the globe. Mixing
documentary and fiction, Granovsky attempt to approach serious
international conflicts without losing the subjective point of view.
Nor the humor.” _– Diego Lerer, MICROPSIA
Read more at https://pragda.com/film/the-territories
I GIRL
Based on the director’s autobiographical experiences, _I
Girl _follows Armonía, a little girl who lives in the desolated
landscapes of Argentina’s south with her hippie parents.
_“I Girl…masterfully handles the point of view of the little girl
that suffers because of her parent’s ideals.” –_ Alejandra
Portela, LEEDOR
Read more at https://pragda.com/film/i-girl
7 WEEKS
_“7 Weeks is not a film in favor of abortion, but a film that
explores the complexity of the decision…It is the look at this
invisible process what makes 7 Weeks a great addition to the dialogue
and reflection on a reality that – beyond the morals and the law -
happens everyday and implicates us as a society, as a family, and
above all, as individuals.”_ - CINECHILE
Read more at https://pragda.com/film/7-weeks
CAMILA’S AWAKENING
Inspired by a true story of bravery and resilience, _Camila’s
Awakening _offers an enlightening way to discuss how we view
disability and its portray in the media.
_“Through humor, Camila manages to evolve physically and
emotionally. Her learning is full of positive energy, exuding a
message of strength and fortitude.” _– INCORRECTAS
Read more at https://pragda.com/film/camilas-awakening
WHAT UNIVERSITIES SAY
“The most exciting event of our semester! Each movie is a little
gem!” – UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI
“A great way to encourage dialogue among our students.” -
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE
“The festival is of great didactic and cultural richness for the
university community.” – UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
“Priceless.” – THE AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
“This festival is becoming a classic!” – UCLA
“A definite success!” – THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
“A wonderful global learning resource.” - ARMSTRONG STATE
UNIVERSITY
ABOUT PRAGDA
PRAGDA is a cultural initiative that specializes in offering Latin
American and Spanish films of educational interest for students,
instructors, and librarians. To learn more, visit www.pragda.com [2].
Read more about SFC and check out the complete line-up
at https://pragda.com/spanish-film-club.
Best,
Daniela
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Daniela Bajar
Pragda
302 Bedford Ave., # 136
Brooklyn, NY 11249
Pragda: www.pragda.com
Spanish Film Club: www.spanishfilmclub.com
Links:
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[1] https://pragda.com/spanish-film-club/
[2] http://www.pragda.com
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