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LATINBEAT OPENS IN MADRID AND CANTABRIA

After its wide success at the Filmoteca Regional Francisco Rabal in Murcia, LATINBEAT, showcasting the most exciting new films from Latin America, makes its continental debut in two of the most beautiful cities in Spain: Madrid (Circulo de Bellas Artes) and Santander (Filmoteca de Cantabria).  The roster includes HOW MUCH FURTHER (Ecuador), NEVER ON A SUNDAY (Mexico), FOUR BAREFOOT WOMEN (Argentina), MUTUM (Brazil), THE MOST BEAUTIFUL OF MY VERY BEST YEARS (Bolivia), and A TON OF LUCK (Colombia)

Latin American cinema has come a long way since 1997 marked the debut of LATINBEAT, a yearly film series presented by the Film Society of Lincoln Center every September in New York City.  This tour is organized by the Film Society of Lincoln Center in collaboration with Pragda.  Watch previews of this years’ selections. To view previews CLICK.

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Never on a Sunday by Daniel Gruener

SPANISH FILM CLUB 2008: RECENT FILMS FROM SPAIN TO TAKE OFF

Pragda is proud to announce the U.S. five-city tour of the most recent films produced in Spain. In an eclectic program, you will be enjoying artful drama, vibrant comedy, polemical auteur visions, and astonishing experimental works by an array of filmmakers that range from the most prolific to first timers.

Films include the wonderful recently 3-time Goya recipient - including best film and best director awards - SOLITARY FRAGMENTS by Jaime Rosales, the incredible ME by Rafa Cortes, MATAHARIS by helmer Icíar Bollaín, SEVEN BILLIARDS TABLES by Gracia Querejeta, the Cannes favourite’s Nativity extravaganza LE CHANT DES OISEAUX by Albert Serra, and José Luis Guerin’s (En Construccion) highly anticipated IN SYLVIA’S CITY, UNDER THE STARS by Félix Viscarret. Also get ready for SEPTEMBERS by Carles Bosch and of course, our already famous SHORTMETRAJE: A collection of daring short films. Stay tuned for venues and dates! For previews CLICK

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In Sylvia’s City by José Luis Guerin

UPCOMING: Educational initiative

Devoted to Spanish Films, Pragda has a new initiative: The launch of our educational branch. Keep an eye upcoming September for more news!

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