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9 Fiction Films Chosen for 2018 Havana Star Prize

Apr 8, 2018 | Blog, Featured | 0 comments

Nine films compete for the ninth annual Havana Star Prize. From late-life love stories to teenage hi-jinx to friendships that cross decades, countries, and even planets- these are stories that stick with you.
EL ÚLTIMO TRAJE / THE LAST SUIT
Pablo Solarz | Spain-Argentina | 2017 | 86min
A critically acclaimed exploration of Argentina’s Jewish diaspora and the effects of the Holocaust 60 years later, Pablo Solarz’s charming, funny and notably poignant film reminds us of the human relationships forged in times of tragedy.

MATAR A JÉSUS  

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 KILLING JESUS

Laura Mora | Colombia-Argentina | 2017 | Fiction | 100min
Inspired by the director’s own personal tragedy, this sincere and insightful tale of revenge follows a young woman as she embarks on a mission to find the man who killed her father.

LOS BUENOS DEMONIOS  

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 THE GOOD DEMONS

Gerardo Chijona | Cuba-Spain | 2017 | 88min
A hilarious dark comedy about a modern day Robin Hood (if Robin Hood were a serial killer…) starring some of Cuba’s biggest names including Carlos Enrique Almirante, Isabel Santos, Enrique Molina & Vladimir Curz.
LA NOVIA DEL DESIERTO / THE DESERT BRIDE
Cecilia Atán & Valeria Pivato | Argentina-Chile | 2017 | 78min
A delicate tale about the empowerment of a woman who has lived her whole life in the shadow of others, The Hollywood Reporter calls The Desert Bride “a captivating two-hander, as soothing as a desert breeze.”
JOAQUIM
Marcelo Gomes | Brazil | 2017 | 97min
Renowned director Marcelo Gomes explores the life and times of revolutionary Brazilian abolitionist and martyr “Tiradentes” (Joaquim José da Silva Xavier) in this ambitious historical epic, a sweaty, dusty and stunning cinematic journey into colonial Brazil on the brink of independence.
LOS PERROS
Marcela Said | Chile | 2017 | 94min
Screened at Cannes’ 56th Critics’ Week, Marcela Said’s second feature centers on the complex and compelling figure of Mariana as she dives into the brutal legacy of the Pinochet era through an affair with an older man.
BX3M
Judith Escalona | USA | 2016 | 103min
Latin filmmaker Judith Escalona weaves an action-packed tale of three NY teens. For Maria and Mona, graduation means fulfilling a dream. For Michael, it means dashing all hope of a better future. You either make the grade or you don’t- in academics or love- and that makes all the difference.
LOS BUSCADORES / THE GOLD SEEKERS
Juan Carlos Maneglia & Tana Schémbori | Paraguay | 2017 | 102min
Following the success of their highly acclaimed debut
7 cajas, Paraguayan directors Maneglia & Schémbori return with Los buscadores, a hilarious high-action comedy about two young boys searching for a buried treasure.

SERGIO & SERGUEÍ  

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 SERGIO & SERGEI

Ernesto Daranas | Spain-Cuba-USA | 2017 | 93min
This is the true story of a Russian cosmonaut trapped in space during the fall of the USSR, and his unlikely friendship with the Cuban philosophy professor who sets out to save him.




KAREN Y RICARDO: LA PAREJA CHILENA QUE ENAMORÓ A LOS JURADOS DEL PROGRAMA ‘WORLD OF DANCE’ DE NBCKAREN Y RICARDO: LA PAREJA CHILENA QUE ENAMORÓ A LOS JURADOS DEL PROGRAMA ‘WORLD OF DANCE’ DE NBC

KAREN Y RICARDO: LA PAREJA CHILENA QUE ENAMORÓ A LOS JURADOS DEL PROGRAMA ‘WORLD OF DANCE’ DE NBCKAREN Y RICARDO: LA PAREJA CHILENA QUE ENAMORÓ A LOS JURADOS DEL PROGRAMA ‘WORLD OF DANCE’ DE NBC

by | Sep 5, 2018 | , | 0 Comments

‘World of Dance’, transmitido en NBC, es uno de los programas más vistos en la televisión estadounidense. En este, 3 jurados expertos en danza evalúan el trabajo de los mejores bailarines del mundo en diferentes categorías y de distintas edades. En el 2018, Jennifer López, Ne-Yo, y Dereck Hough fueron los jurados encargados de calificar a los participantes en sus diferentes estilos. Karen y Ricardo, de Santiago, Chile, han sido la sensación de este año no solo por representar al a comunidad latina sino por mostrar su único estilo de salsa estilo cabaret donde han resaltado sus increíbles habilidades en el escenario. La pareja tiene 15 títulos nacionales e internacionales y no dejan de sorprender. Tuvimos la oportunidad de hablar con ellos sobre su excelente participación en el programa.

VIVA BROADWAY CELEBRA EL MES DE LA HERENCIA HISPANA EN TIMES SQUARE

VIVA BROADWAY CELEBRA EL MES DE LA HERENCIA HISPANA EN TIMES SQUARE

by | Sep 4, 2018 | , | 0 Comments

The Broadway League celebrara el mes de la Herencia Hispana con un concierto gratuito y al aire libre. El evento de este año está patrocinado por Charter y la Federación Hispana, con el apoyo de Time Square Alliance y Clear Channel Outdoor. El concierto se llevará a cabo en Duffy Square (W 46th St. & Broadway) el martes, 25 de septiembre de 5:00 – 6:00PM (si el tiempo lo permite). El programa, el cual está abierto al público, incluirá la participación especial y actuaciones dadas por estrellas de Broadway.

Baianasystem Russo with Analuisa Anjos

Baianasystem Russo with Analuisa Anjos

by | Aug 16, 2018 | , , | 0 Comments

Baianasystem Russo with Analuisa Anjos from ELE Brasil at Brasil Summerfest 2018 in New York. ELE OnTheScene MEET ELE OnTheScene About Us Staff Press Alerts EPK Media Kit NEED HELP? Privacy Policy Cookies Policy Contact Us FOLLOW...

Silvana Magda with Katende Band & Viva Brazil Band

Silvana Magda with Katende Band & Viva Brazil Band

by | Aug 13, 2018 | , | 0 Comments

ELE Brazil Dear friends and Brazilian Culture supporters, Don't miss this event ! Let's revive the space and dedicate the night to Brazilian Culture in New York City at the world famous SOB'S, the nightclub and restaurant that has been promoting Brazilian Culture for...