Festival Cine Latino8-14 September

For seven days, the best in Spanish-language cinema in recent years will be screened in this the first edition of the Latino Film Festival.

The seven critically acclaimedfilms will feature a variety ofgenres to suit all tastes.The Festival is a collaboration of the Embassies of Argentina,Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Peru,Spain and Uruguay.

Wyszogrod. Trying nobly to raise money in an ignobleworld, three friends united in grief over the loss of acommon friend, and by their love for soccer and theirfavourite team, navigate their way through the murkywaters of professional soccer, in the hope that they canrecover the deceased's investment in a once promisingfootballer. They desperately need to recoup the moniesto secure the future of their late friend's young daughter.Monday, 11 Sept at 6.15pm and 8.30pm

Embassy of Panama

CHANCEChance 2010, 91 mins A delicious morality tale directed by Abner Benaim.This hilarious comedy hit tells the story of two long-suffering housekeepers to an aristocratic family whoseize an opportunity to take over the mansion. Theyunwittingly stumble upon a family secret in this beguiling, no-holds-barred farce. Tuesday, 12 Sept at 6.15pm and 8.30pm

Embassy of Peru

COLISEUM, THE CHAMPIONS Coliseo Los Campeones 2012, 93 minsA dance drama directed by Alejandro Rossi Velasco.The Coliseum faces closure. Marcial hopes to save thesituation by forming, and infusing a traditional group of dancers with his modern flare. He enters the national dance pageant with the aim of winning the top prize. But the group's biggest rivals are Marcial's old troupe, the defending three-time champions.Wednesday, 13 Sept at 6.15pm and 8.30pm

Embassy of Ecuador

THE DIRTY GAMEEl Juego Sucio 2016, 60 mins A docu-drama directed by Nitsy Grau. The life of American journalist David Flag changes forever whenhe embarks on a trip to Ecuador to cover what could be the most important story of his career. Sent to thebeautiful South American country by his mysteriousboss and colleague Peter Beck, he seeks to find thetruth in the Chevron matter. The characters and situations are fictitious, the information recorded on the arbitration between Chevron and Ecuador is real.

Thursday, 14 Sept at 6.15pm and 8.30pm

Screened in Spanish with English subtitlesAdmission: R35To book call the LABIA: 021 424 5927

Embassy of Spain

SHEEP DO NOT MISS THE TRAIN Las Ovejas no Pierden el Tren 2015, 99 mins

A comedy directed by Alvaro Fernandez Armero.Luisa and Alberto live in the countryside, but the idyllicrural life begins to show a less friendly face. Luisa is obsessed with having a second child, even if it meanshaving the most apathetic sex imaginable. Alberto'sbrother, a 45 year old low-time journalist is dating Natalia, a 25 year young enthusiast. And Luisa's sister,Sara, meets Paco, a sports' journalist who she hopeswill lead her to the altar.Friday, 8 Sept at 6.15pm and 8.30pm

Embassy of Mexico

SPIELBERG GENERATIONGeneracion Spielberg 2014, 110 minsA drama written and directed by Gibran Bazan. Fiveintertwined stories. Two lovers spend twenty four

hours under the sheets, emulating Yoko Ono and JohnLennon. A wealthy girl is trapped in an elevator with amessenger and an accountant, and falls for the latter. A group of writers get drunk in a van and reminisceabout the eighties. A psychoanalyst attempts suicidein the bathroom, and an executive and mother hide in

her closet to heal her broken heart with wine. All are related, and communicate on their cellphones. Saturday, 9 Sept at 6.15pm and 8.30pm

Embassy of Uruguay

THE POPE'S TOILET El bano del Papa 2007, 93 mins

A multi-award winning comedy drama directed by CesarCharlone and Enrique Fernandez. Official Selection forthe Best Foreign Language Oscar. "An offbeat charmer,humorous, well-crafted tale with plenty of heart and apoignant message" about a small Uruguayan villagenear the Brazilian border preparing for the Pope's 1988visit. A contraband smuggler builds a public toilet in thehope that he can benefit financially from the thousandswho are expected to pass through his village.Sunday, 10 Sept at 6.15pm and 8.30pm

Embassy of Argentina

PAPERS IN THE WIND Papeles en el Viento 2015, 98 mins

Based on the novel by Eduardo Sacheri, a feel-goodcomedy drama directed by Juan Taratuto. Winner of the Sur Award for Best Original Music by Ivan

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