Week of Sep 9th
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September 9, 2024(2 events)
5:15 pm: The Soldier's Lagoon5:15 pm: The Soldier's Lagoon 
Directed by Pablo Alvarez-Mesa, this riveting experimental work delves deep into the misty Páramo region, into an ecosystem rich in water, but also saturated with oral narratives that populate the territory like foggy patches. Reflecting on the construction of oral history and its relation to the land, the film traverses a living and elusive archive, suspended between Simon Bolivar’s past and Colombia’s present. The Cinematheque 8:15 pm: All The Fires (with Passiflora)8:15 pm: All The Fires (with Passiflora) 
A teenager's journey of self-discovery takes him on a path of fire and destruction. In his search for answers, he must confront his past, his sexuality, and his place in the world. Nominated for the Golden Leopard at Locarno International Film Festival, 2023 Preceded by PASSIFLORA with director Gabriel Nunes Souza in attendance. The Cinematheque |
September 10, 2024(1 event)
8:15 pm: Cassandro8:15 pm: Cassandro 
Gael García Bernal stars as Saúl “Cassandro” Armendáriz, a gay amateur wrestler from El Paso, Texas, who rose to international stardom when he created the character Cassandro, the "Liberace of Lucha Libre." In doing so he not only upended the macho wrestling world, but also his own life. Also stars Bad Bunny! The Cinematheque |
September 11, 2024(1 event)
8:15 pm: Fields of Presence8:15 pm: Fields of Presence 
Director Jorge Lozano in attendance. "This poetic experimental documentary is a tribute to my daughter, Briana Sarita, and her multifaceted life, a collaborative reflection intertwining fiction film archives, acting, and photographs to evoke memories and breathe life into moments and events. Her singing serves as a connecting thread, offering parallel interpretations. The film explores events since 1978, employing a non-chronological and non-linear approach, providing a unique artistic perspective. Shot in Colombia, Spain, and Costa Rica, it culminates in Victoria, BC, where she was tragically murdered in March 2021. However, the film focuses on celebrating her life and her essence employing diverse formats, including super 8mm, VHS, Super VHS, 3/4″, 4K HD, Drone 5K video, GoPro, and Instant 360." The Cinematheque |
September 12, 2024(1 event)
2:00 pm: Open Sky (with The Vampires of Poverty)2:00 pm: Open Sky (with The Vampires of Poverty) 
A Peruvian father labours patiently, chipping at the white volcanic stone that forms an extraordinary landscape. His son is part of the modern world: he uses cameras and drones in order to create the digital model of a church on a computer. Separated by the mysterious death of the wife/mother figure in the family, these men do not connect, and yet their paths cross in a ghostly manner. Preceded by THE VAMPIRES OF POVERTY (1977, 28 min) Cineworks |
September 13, 2024
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September 14, 2024(4 events)
2:00 pm: Children of the Coast2:00 pm: Children of the Coast 
Following Afro-Mexican musicians from Costa Chica, this documentary immerses us in the region’s popular culture. Its music reveals the history of a community that pays tribute to its people, the sea, and its land. The Cinematheque 4:15 pm: Open Sky4:15 pm: Open Sky
Director Felipe Esparza Pérez in attendance! A Peruvian father labours patiently, chipping at the white volcanic stone that forms an extraordinary landscape. His son is part of the modern world: he uses cameras and drones in order to create the digital model of a church on a computer. Separated by the mysterious death of the wife/mother figure in the family, these men do not connect, and yet their paths cross in a ghostly manner. The Cinematheque 6:15 pm: Placeada: The Intimate Story of an Ex-Assassin6:15 pm: Placeada: The Intimate Story of an Ex-Assassin 
Director Alejandra Sanchéz in attendance! PLACEADA reveals the riveting and disturbing story of Gabriela López, a woman who entered the ranks of organized crime in Juarez, Mexico at the age of 13, and at 16 dedicated herself to planning and executing murders. After 20 years in prison, she is now trying to find a new meaning to her existence. She doesn't want to go back to prison or return to her previous life...or end up dead by saying too much. This is an intimate testimony that offers a platform for discussion around what are the possible origins and causes of a violence that has kept the entire country on edge. The Cinematheque 10:00 pm: 🔥FUEGO / FOGO Cuir Party 🔥10:00 pm: 🔥FUEGO / FOGO Cuir Party 🔥 Voguing. DJs. Gogo Dancers. Brazilian Batucada. Come party Latine Queer/Cuir style with VLAFF and VQFF! This night promises a fiery lineup of Latine excellence. Come hungry, Boteco Brazil will be waiting for you with delicious bites to fuel your tank so that the flame of perreo burns all night long. Somebody call 911, there’ll be fire burning on the dancefloor. VQFF Passholders, VLAFF Passholders, and ticket holders from the following screenings get free entry: Queer Pix: QUERIDE, THIS IS BALLROOM, and VERA AND THE PLEASURE OF OTHERS. Show your physical pass/ticket or digital ticket at the door for entry. The Birdhouse |
September 15, 2024(2 events)
3:30 pm: Nudo Mixteco (w/ The Doldrums or How to Cure Sadness)3:30 pm: Nudo Mixteco (w/ The Doldrums or How to Cure Sadness) 
Director Ángeles Cruz in attendance! In a compelling and carefully crafted narrative, three women’s stories intertwine during the celebration of San Mateo, the patron saint, in a Mixtec village in Oaxaca. María returns home to bury her mother and face her father’s rejection. An unpleasant reunion awaits Chabela when her husband, Esteban, returns from the US, after not having heard from him in three years; Toña relives her own childhood pain when she suspects her daughter is facing the same fate as her. Self-reliant and defiant, all three women face a confrontation that leads to a powerful turning point in their lives. Preceded by the short film THE DOLDRUMS OR HOW TO CURE SADNESS The Cinematheque 6:00 pm: Valentina or the Serenity6:00 pm: Valentina or the Serenity 
Director Ángeles Cruz in attendance! After Valentina's father disappears in an accident, she puts all her efforts into believing that he is still alive. With the help of her friend Pedro, she searches for him everywhere, trying to conjure his existence. An intimate and moving look into the depths of loss and the curative power of love. Winner of the Golden Colón for Best Film at Huelva Ibero-American Film Festival, 2023 The Cinematheque |