Program Guide - Cleveland International Film Festival

48 FILMS A – Z [A] The 37th Cleveland International Film Festival
CINEMA EN ESPAÑOL
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CINEMA EN ESPAÑOL
180 Seconds
(180 Segundos)
Directed by Alexander Giraldo
COLOMBIA 2012
90 minutes
Thursday, April 4 Friday, April 5
6:30 PM I Code SECN04 11:45 AM I Code SECN05
Zico and his hacker sister Angie plan a major robbery on the
day of Colombia’s World Cup qualifying match with Uruguay.
It’s to be their final heist, providing enough money to keep
them set for life. Along for the ride is their long-time assistant
El Guajaro and a newbie named Rincon, who is a replacement
for their incarcerated ex-partner. Their plan seems flawless. As
pros, they know how to orchestrate an easy set-up that leaves
no casualties or traces. When Angie falls for Rincon and brings
him inside their circle, even the overprotective Zico begins to
bond with him. But Rincon’s charm can sometimes be overshadowed
by his suspiciously distant personality. Is there
something he’s not telling them? Arranged in a series of flashbacks
and flash-forwards, 180 SECONDS reveals its story in
slow bursts, always leaving you begging for more. This highpaced
thriller is guided by a sexy, upbeat Colombian hip-hop
soundtrack that mirrors the film’s sanguine vibe. But is all the
fun blinding the gang from seeing the whole picture?
(In Spanish with subtitles) —E.F.
Producer~Alexander Giraldo Screenwriting~Diego F. Ramirez Cinematography~
Eduardo Ramirez Editing~Andrés Porras, Carlos Moreno Principal Cast~
Manuel Sarmiento, Angelica Blandón, Alejandro Aguilar, Luis Fernando Montoya
Print Source~Latido Films / oalonso@latidofilms.com / www.latidofilms.com
About the Director~Alexander Giraldo is a filmmaker and musician from Colombia.
He studied a variety of topics, such as art history, social communication, film, and
audiovisual directing. Giraldo has directed several shorts, television commercials,
and music videos. Filmography~180 SECONDS (2012)
Sponsored by DENISE HUCK & MIKE BARUSCHKE
along with Pursnitkitty Productions
(SAMANTHA & YOPLAIT)
After Lucia
(Despues de Lucia)
Directed by Michel Franco
MEXICO 2012
102 minutes
Monday, April 8 Wednesday, April 10
8:30 PM I Code AFTE08 2:05 PM I Code AFTE10
After his wife dies in a car accident in Puerto Vallarta, Robert
decides to move to Mexico City with his teenage daughter
Alejandra. His depression over the loss leaves him emotionally
crippled, sleeping all day, and struggling to adapt to his new
job. Alejandra initially finds success in her new surroundings,
friending a group of kids at her school. After attending one
of their drunken parties, she hooks up with one of the boys,
who records the encounter and carelessly spreads it to everyone
he knows. Quickly, her daily life becomes a nightmare as
she’s brutally bullied, resulting in physical and sexual abuse
on many occasions. Afraid of worrying her mourning father,
Alejandra puts up with the cruel attacks, which escalate from
simple pranks to downright torture. Just how far will these
vicious kids go? How long can she internalize the agonizing
shame she’s feeling? AFTER LUCIA tackles bullying with an
intensity not seen in other films on the subject. It’s raw, honest,
and unwavering in the examination of an extremely dark side
of human nature. (In Spanish with subtitles) —E.F.
Producers~Michel Franco, Marco Polo Constandse, Elías Menassé, Fernando
Rovzar Screenwriting~Michel Franco Cinematography~Chuy Chavez Editing~
Michel Franco, Antonio Bribiesca Principal Cast~Tessa Ia, Hernán Mendoza,
Gonzálo Vega Sisto, Tamara Yazbek Bernal, Francisco Rueda
Print Source~Bac Films / f.schwabe@bacfilms.fr / www.bacfilms.com
About the Director~Born in 1979, Michel Franco is a writer, director, and producer
from Mexico City. He has produced several award-winning shorts and works on
commercials with his production company, Pop Films. Filmography~“Daniel and
Ana” (2009), AFTER LUCIA (2012)
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