The First Bolivian Short Film Exhibition in the U.S. took place on Sept. 4, 2009 at the Broadway International Film Festival. Many thanks to all the Bolivian Filmmakers who participated.
Here are the Bolivian Short Films that screened:
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GET OUTTA HERE!! In this comedic short, Joe prepares for a big interview. Through his journey, we experience both determination and dedicated perseverance as Joe offers us all a message of hope.
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FINE LINE
Clarence is an introverted teenager whose sexual fantasies about his stepmother begin taking over his reality. When his father finds Clarence's sketches of his wife, he confronts his son. The result causes the worst possible outcome: crossing the fine line. Dir. Rodrigo Patiño - 15 min. |
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ROAD TO THE COAST
Experimental film told in poetry, inspired by the life of Simón Bolivar (1783-1830), the Liberator of Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Peru and Venezuela. This poem takes place when, following an assassination attempt by his vice-president and former friend, Bolívar resigns and rides to Santa Marta to go into exile.
Dir. Jose Sanchez-H - 3 min.
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ELECTRONICA: ONE YEAR LATER A musical journey through the seedy side of Hollywood. Starring Amy Rose Drucker, Najarra Townsend and Bolivian Actress Paola Menacho. Dir. Anthony Rivero Stabley - 14 min. |
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DRASTIC CHANGE Eduardo is getting ready for his wedding, but before he's able to leave, he finds his father who abandoned him as a child. After complaining about all the faults of his father, including the fact that he was a drug dealer, Eduardo finally forgives him. However, just when he thinks that he's going to take his dad to the wedding... a drastic change occurs. Dir. Nelson Serrano - 5 min. |
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NEWS FOR MANUELA Experimental film told in poetry, inspired by the life of Manuela Sáenz (1797-1856). In 1822 she met Simón Bolívar and became his friend, lover and political ally. This poem takes place in 1830 when Manuela receives news on the death of Bolívar. Dir. Jose Sanchez-H. - 3 min. |
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THIS IS NOT A FILM The concept of ''Make Believe'' that is found in both Love and Cinema is explored. Producer: Mariana Kahlo (Mexico City). Winner - Underground Spirit Award (Miami Beach Cinematheque). Dir. Anthony Rivero Stabley - 7 min. |
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FROM THE CORE In the painful aftermath of her grandfather's death, Alicia, a twenty five year old Bolivian woman travels back in time from the present to 1933 to save her grandfather who is trapped in a dry well during the Bolivian-Paraguayan Chaco War. From The Core is a nostalgic and fantastical journey that meditates on finding hope after death. Dir. Adriana Montenegro - 19 min. |
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YARD OF BLONDE GIRLS Love is the true meaning of beauty. This magic realism tale explores the day in the life of a rather unusual farmer. Dir. Sergio Bastani - 5 min. |
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We are very grateful to Marco Antonio Cuba and the Consul General of Bolivia for their support of this Cultural Event. Mil Gracias! |
