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In the context of José Saramago’s week, Arte Institute is organizing a special night of Portuguese and Spanish short films on October 27th, 10pm at Anthology Film Archives.
Telegraph21 is curating the Spanish film selection.
The evening begins with an exclusive Q&A with award-winning documentary director Miguel Gonçalves Mendes of “José e Pilar” at the Rooster Gallery (190 Orchard St.), 8.30 pm.
After the session, a Miguel Gonçalves Mendes’ short film and a selection of other shorts from Portugal and Spain will be shown. The Director will be present. Buy tickets here.
Portuguese Program
(Curated by Arte Institute)
José e Pilar (10 minutes EXCERPT), 2010
Miguel Gonçalves Mendes
Synopsis: The days of José Saramago and his wife Pilar del Rio.
Infinito, 2011, 9.15 min.
(Infinite)
By André Santos / Marco Leão
Synopsis: Silence is absolute and time dilates as we lose ourselves in an unpredictable space among non-existent places.
Catarina e os Outros
(Catarina and the Others)
André Badalo, 2011, 15 mim.
Synopsis: Outside, the first sun rays break the dawn.
Sixteen years old Catarina can’t fall asleep.
Inconsequently, in the big city, adults are moved by desire…
Spanish Program
(Curated by Telegraph21)
Los 4 McNifikos
Tucker Dávia Wood, Spain, 2010, 5.30 min.
Synopsis: Thirty years ago, in the remote Basque suburbs of Erandio, three young kids unknowingly contributed to the rise of a new cultural phenomenon that would soon hit the world.
La Huída
Victor Carrey, Spain, 2010, 10 min.
Synopsis: Humor, poetry, and slow motion images that create pure happiness.
Immersió
Neus Ballús, Spain, 2010, 25 min.
Synopsis: The underwater scenes of a local Barcelona swimming pool.
As part of our ongoing series Window to Spain co-produced with Pragda, we present: La Terra Habitada (The Land Inhabited) by Anna Sanmartí (71 min).
This stunning documentary captures the essence of traveling and is an investigation of a remote area in Mongolia and several of its inhabitants.
Window to Spain is a free 6-month ‘summer cinema’ experience at the Big Screen Plaza in Chelsea, New York. Bringing a diverse selection of the best in Spanish contemporary art and film, Window to Spain turns this 30 ft by 16 ft HD LED screen into a direct flight to Spain.
The screenings are preceded by a very special presentation by popular Spanish TV showman and comedian Andreu Buenafuente, “Showman in Motion”, from the successful late night show “Buenafuente”, in collaboration with his production company El Terrat.
Window to Spain is co-presented by Telegraph21 and Pragda. It is being shown in partnership with Big Screen Plaza and with the support of Spain’s Ministry of Culture and the Consulate of Spain New York. We would like to give special thanks to El Terrat, ARTransforma, Bar Basque, Region 0, King Juan Carlos I Center, Freak Agency, Imagina, Eddie Saeta, and Aquipo.
For more information and updates go to: www.windowtospain.com
We pleased to announce an evening dedicated to films by emerging filmmaker Kimi Takesue at the Big Screen Plaza on Tuesday, August 9th from 5pm – 7pm.
The evening will start with the Audience Award winning film from the second season of the FUTURESTATES series, That Which Once Was (19:50min) by Kimi Takesue. This is being shown in collaboration with Independent Television Services (ITVS).
Following this short we will host a preview screening of Takeue’s latest film, Where Are You Taking Me? (71min.). This is being shown thanks to Icarus Films.
The Big Screen Plaza is located on Sixth Avenue and 29th Street (behind the Eventi Hotel). Beer and Food are available in the plaza. ENJOY!
Please join Telegraph21 and Pragda for Window to Spain’s exciting launch event this Friday and Saturday, June 24th – 25th at the Big Screen Plaza, NYC.
Presenting an opportunity to see award-winning films and videos such as Flamenco, Flamenco by Carlos Saura, Finisterrae by Sergio Caballero, and special animation, short film, music video, and video art programs, Window to Spain turns this new 30 ft by 16 ft HD LED screen into a fee direct flight to Spain and creates a new destination for Spanish art through December 2011 in the Big Apple.
Special launch event activities include:
Friday, 7pm – Live dancing and music by Flamenco:inside/out
Saturday, 4pm – Wine and light pintxos reception at Bar Basque
For complete program details please visit Pragda.com
We are looking forward to seeing you there.
Please invite and bring friends.
An RSVP for the Bar Basque reception is appreciated.
