Cinequest's Latin Features
Green Waters (Aguas Verdes)
Juan and his family are going to the beach for what should be a wonderful day. But before they even reach the sea, things start to seem askew. While stopped at a gas station for snacks and fuel, Laura meets Roberto. He has a Belmondo smile fixed to his face. He is, helpful, friendly and smiling smiling. At every turn, Juan feels threatened - people are looking curiously at him, his family is withdrawing from him. And always, always there's Roberto, smiling.
Date: 2/25/10     Time: 4pm   Venue: Camera 12
Date: 2/28/10     Time: 12pm  Venue: Camera 12
Date: 3/3/10      Time: 4:15pm      Venue: Camera 12

One for the Road (La Ultima y Nos Vamos)
In an attempt to spice up an ordinary Friday night, three wealthy young men naively cross into a precarious part of Mexico City. What they discover is an astonishing reality hidden within their sheltered world and friendships with people they would not have otherwise met. As the night plays out, each must confront his lifestyle; Rodrigo escapes from his overbearing mother and bodyguards, Juan grapples with deceiving men, and Christian tangles with a stripper.
Date: 2/28/10     Time: 11am  Venue: California Theater
Date: 3/2/10      Time: 4:45pm      Venue: Camera 12

Paulista (Quanto Dura o Amor?)
Marina, an idealistic young actress who envisions herself as a woman of means and achievement, becomes obsessed with a singer, Justine. Suzana, Marina's mysterious lawyer roommate, strikes up a relationship with a colleague and must find a way to tell him her secret. Upstairs neighbor Jay, a frustrated author, takes a prostitute as his muse. Driven by passion, sexuality and a desire for individuality, these characters experience the highs and lows that are all part of the search for love and life.
Date 2/27/10      Time: 7pm   Venue: Camera 12
Date: 3/1/10      Time: 3pm   Venue: Camera 12
Date: 3/5/10      Time: 11am  Venue: Camera 12

Third World (Tercer Mundo)
Juan, Amaya and Richi are all searching for answers to life in Latin America when they receive word of an eclipse that coincides with the ancient Mayan calendar of 2012. Attempting to cope with their hopelessness and confusion, they are certain the solution to their problems lies abroad, somewhere beyond their countries' borders. Switching between Chile, Bolivia and Costa Rica, this film weaves together a tale of magical amulets and UFOs with a search for love and hope for a better future.
Date: 2/24/10     Time: 7pm   Venue: San Jose Repertory Theater
Date: 2/25/10     Time: 8:45pm      Venue: Camera 12
Date: 2/28/10     Time: 3pm   Venue: Camera 12

The Tijuana Project
Just miles from the U.S. border lies a huge garbage dump in Tijuana. Within this dump is a community which Mother Teresa described as "one of the world's most destitute." But this is NOT a story of despair and hopelessness. Told directly by six children who live scavenging through an immense mountain of trash, we come to learn that people can survive with dignity and humanity, even under the worst of conditions. As we follow these six vibrant personalities through their daily existence, we can only be inspired by their enthusiasm and willingness to overcome the obstacles of poverty.
Date: 2/26/10     Time: 7:15pm      Venue: Camera 12
Date: 2/27/10     Time: 7:15pm      Venue: Camera 12

Cinequest Film Festival - February 23 to March 07.
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