Paraiso Travel - Colombia

Adapted from Jorge Franco’s acclaimed novel of the same title, Paraiso Travel is the story of Marlon Cruz, a young Colombian man who, motivated by his girlfriend Reina, leaves his comfortable life in Colombia and flees with her through Guatemala and Mexico, across the borders, illegally into the United States, Marlon’s journey, which takes him through seedy strip clubs, dance halls, homeless hostels, and the streets of Jackson Heights ultimately takes him to a place he could not have predicted. Directed by Simon Brand with a screenplay by Jorge Franco and Juán Rendón, Paraiso Travel also stars John Leguizamo, Margarita Rosa de Francisco, and Ana de la Reguera.

Trailer and movie info

Friday February 26th – University College (UC) 030 – 7:00 pm

The screening is free and in Spanish with English subtitles

El chacotero sentimental (The Sentimental Teaser) - Chile

Cristian Galaz's The Sentimental Teaser (1999) is an episode film with three parts. The first section concerns Juan, a student who spends time impersonating John Lennon, and his involvement with his married neighbour Claudia. The middle story involves Carmen, who discovers unpleasant truths about her family when, as an adult, she spies on her sister from a secret hiding space she used as a child. The final portion of the film is about a husband and wife who, due to their social conditions, have no privacy. At the time of its release, The Sentimental Teaser was the most successful film in Chilean history. Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide

Trailer

Friday February 12th – University College (UC) 030 – 7:00 pm

The screening is free and in Spanish with English subtitles