By Liz Lopez
Sources: Esquina Tango, IMDb
The Esquina Tango’s Noche de Pelicula is held every third Friday of the month and this month, the Spanish Conversational Group Class will host it on July 15th for language educational purposes. This month’s film is Los insólitos peces gato (The Amazing Catfish), a film in Spanish with English sub-titles that allows individuals to work on their Spanish while enjoying different genres of films. The doors open at 8:45 pm and the film begins at 9 pm.
About the film: Claudia, a lonely young woman, works in a supermarket. One night, she ends up in the hospital with a severe case of appendicitis. There, she meets Martha, the woman resting in the bed next to hers. Martha, who lives alone with her four children, gains Claudia’s trust. When she gets out of the hospital, she spontaneously offers Claudia to go home with them. Getting to know this family makes Claudia feel at ease. And for the first time she experiences a sense of belonging in this peculiar little tribe. As Martha’s health weakens every day the bond Claudia has with each member of the family grows stronger. (Mexico/ 2013/ English Subtitles)
The films are offered to the public and a donation is requested. Popcorn is provided and individuals can take their own beverages.
Esquina Tango is a non – profit organization and is located at 209 Pedernales St. in Austin. For more information, write to gustavo@esquinatangoaustin.com and visit their website for this and other events.