by Benjamín Haguindey, contributing blogger The documentary “The Voice of Latin America” (Mercedes Sosa: La voz de America Latina) has been brewing for over three years now, ever since the passing of singer Mercedes Sosa in 2009 at the age of 74. It consists of a joint effort between filmmaker Rodrigo Vila and Sosa’s son, … Continue reading »
by Marfa Nekrasova, contributing blogger Porteños consider it their duty to see at least one movie at BAFICI, and the blue program booklets of the festival can be seen in many bags and pockets on the “subte” and “colectivos”. The festival is becoming a symbol. Still it remains full of heart, with the long discussions … Continue reading »
by Cecilia Barone, contributing blogger The cross-border documentary, El silencio del puente, (The silence of the Bridge) directed by Eduardo Schellemberg grippingly denounces the violence and poverty that forces people to cross from Paraguay to Argentina on the San Roque Gonzalez de Santa Cruz Bridge that links the two nations. The product of four years … Continue reading »
by Amy Ramirez, contributing blogger Originally a documentary about a group of girls in Villa 31 shantytown, Goals for Girls has evolved to incorporate the point of view of women from all walks of life that play soccer either for fun or professionally. Interviews with journalists, scientists, and people in the world of women’s soccer … Continue reading »
by Rob Sykes, contributing blogger The giant cinema shop window that is Ventana Sur is the most important film sales exposition in the entire Latin American region, runs from 3rd – 6th December. Now in its second year after a link-up between INCAA and Marché du Film (the organizers behind Cannes festival), Ventana Sur provides … Continue reading »
by Amelia Batho, contributing blogger Regarded by many as the final frontier of the New World islands, the archipelago Tierra del Fuego (Land of Fire) off the Southern most tip of Argentina is a mysterious land waiting to be discovered by film makers. Far from inaccessible, the regions capital city Ushuaia is a transportation hive … Continue reading »
by Amelia Batho, Contributing Blogger Argentina’s Lake District is another film-making gold mine that has been used twice by director Walter Sales, served as inspiration for Walt Disney and hosts documentary crews on the lookout for wildlife and on the trail of Nazis. The area boasts 600km of fertile valleys and 20 stunning great Lakes … Continue reading »
by contributing writer, Tracey Chandler “El Rati Horror Show,” showing in Buenos Aires cinemas at present, is an Argentine directed documentary of a special kind which forced the director, Enrique Piñeyro, and his family to leave Argentina after receiving death threats regarding the content of the documentary. There are two reasons to go and see … Continue reading »
For many girls on the Villa 31 soccer team, “Las Aliadas” (the allies), last Saturday night was the first time they saw a movie in a movie theater. It was a great experience: they loved the movie, the romantic comedy “Igualita a mi”, and even got their photo taken with Argentine television star Soledad Silvera. … Continue reading »
“Man Vs. Meteorite” (Hombre Vs. Meteorito) won first prize in the documentary category at the 2010 Tandil Cortos Film Festival. The 10 minute film shows how an Argentine Knife master uses the skills his gaucho grandfather taught him to make a foot-long knife out of meteorite metal using century old techniques. The film was produced … Continue reading »
