Category: Cine Las Americas

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Critica de cine: Festival Internacional de Cine las Americas – Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It

Por Liz Lopez Rating: A Al comienzo de la película, hay un breve clip donde Rita Moreno da la bienvenida al público. En ese clip, afirma que cuando aceptara hacer el documental, sería lo más honesta que pudiera. Al final de la película, no tengo ninguna duda de que ella le hizo saber al mundo… Continue reading Critica de cine: Festival Internacional de Cine las Americas – Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It

Cine Las Americas 2018 Review: EL VIGILANTE (THE NIGHT GUARD)

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) This year, it seems like the programmers at CLAIFF 21 had a taste for the bizarre and I just happened to choose a handful of them too.  This film from Mexico is a dark, sometimes disturbing, but also bewildering movie that is highly watchable and gripping… Continue reading Cine Las Americas 2018 Review: EL VIGILANTE (THE NIGHT GUARD)

Cine Las Americas 2018 News: Film Festival Award Winners

By: Liz Lopez Source: Cine las Americas Cine Las Americas announced the award winners of the 21st annual Cine Las Americas International Film Festival (CLAIFF21), bringing an end to five film and event-filled days celebrating the work of Latinx, Ibero-American, and American Indigenous filmmakers. CLAIFF21 concluded with announcements of the winners, presented by festival director… Continue reading Cine Las Americas 2018 News: Film Festival Award Winners

Movie News/Review: CLAIFF Documentary DOLORES Opens Today at AFS Cinema

By Liz Lopez Rating: A During the Cine las Americas International Film Festival (CLAIFF) that showcases contemporary films from the US, Canada, Latin America, and the Iberian Peninsula, one of my favorite documentaries of the festival held in Austin was “Dolores” where it had an Austin Premiere. The film about the activist Dolores Huerta was… Continue reading Movie News/Review: CLAIFF Documentary DOLORES Opens Today at AFS Cinema

Cine Las Americas 20: Recap And Award Winners

By Mark Saldana Source: CineLasAmericas.org The twentieth annual Cine Las Americas International Film Festival concluded Sunday night (May 8) with a reception, awards ceremony and screening of the film Sueño En Otro Idioma at the Blanton Museum of Art.  After presenting a total of 172 films (both short and feature length) in six different Austin venues,… Continue reading Cine Las Americas 20: Recap And Award Winners

Local Film News: Cine Las Americas presents the 20th Annual International Film Festival in May

By Liz Lopez AUSTIN, Texas – Latino voices continue to seek venues in the capital of Texas for expression, including through non-profit organizations. One of the longest-running cultural events devoted to Latino and Indigenous films and filmmakers, Cine Las Americas, achieves an important benchmark this year, presenting its 20th annual Cine Las Americas International Film… Continue reading Local Film News: Cine Las Americas presents the 20th Annual International Film Festival in May