Ibero-American Film Showcase 2022: Stories of Resilience and Overcoming
19.07.2022 / 18:00
The Czech Embassy will feature films from the Ibero-American Film Showcase 2022: Stories of Resilience & Overcoming. Through the screenings in partnership with the Ibero-American Cultural Attachés Association, we hope to deliver a message of hope to today’s world, through feature films and/or documentaries of resilience and overcoming made by Ibero-American directors. All of the films have English subtitles.
July 19, 6 pm: 90 minutos
Presented by the Embassy of Honduras
Four stories about violence, love, suspense and drama are united by the world's greatest passion: soccer. Dir. Aeden O'Connor Agurcia, 90 min., 2020
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ibero-american-film-showcase-2022-honduran-film-90-minutes-tickets-368647102407
July 19, 7:45 pm: Warmi Pachakutik (Time for Women)
Presented by the Embassy of Ecuador
The film centers on the creativity of a new generation of indigenous women, who through their activism generate change. Dir. Frida Muenala, 45 minutes, 2019
RSVP: https://timeforwomen.eventbrite.com
July 21, 6 pm: José and Pilar
Presented by the Embassy of Portugal
The documentary follows the last years of Nobel Prize winner José Saramago, chiefly through his relationship with his devoted wife Pilar del Río. Dir. Miguel Gonçalves, 117 minutes, 2010
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ibero-american-film-series-jose-pilar-tickets-372920083007?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Masks are required for this screening.
EVENT DETAILS:
Location for all screenings mentioned above:
Embassy of the Czech Republic
3900 Spring of Freedom Street, NW, Washington, DC.
All films have ENGLISH subtitles.
RSVP required for all screenings.
Embassy Policy: By registering, you are acknowledging that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists by attending this event on the premises of the Embassy of the Czech Republic. You and any family members and guests voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and agree not to hold the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic and the Embassy of the Czech Republic or any of their diplomats, staff, contractors, affiliates, employees, agents, or volunteers liable for any illness, injury, or death. The Embassy of the Czech Republic disclaims and excludes any and all liability for any loss, injury, or damage, alleged to have been suffered by or as a result of or otherwise on its premises.
Masks are recommended for all screenings. At its discretion, the Embassy may take your temperature upon arrival. No large bags are allowed. Small purses may be checked as you pass through security for entrance. RSVP confirmation and photo ID required.
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