Cuban Film FestivalTuesday, June 20th, 7:00 PMWednesday, June 21st, 7:00 PM  Avery Research Center 125 Bull Street To be followed each night by a discussion of the embargo and other contemporary Cuban issues. Cuban Film FestivalAvery Research Center 125 Bull Street Tuesday, June 20th, 7:00 PM Portrait of Teresa Daisy Granados won critical acclaim for her work in what may be the most controversial Cuban film released in the US. Portrait of Teresa explores the conflicts that have arisen not only in Cuba, but wherever large numbers of women have recently entered the workforce. Cuba has progressive social laws, having made sex equality within the family a legal requirement as early as 1975 with the passage of the Cuban Family Code. However, as this 1979 film illustrates, enacting laws does not automatically change social customs and expectations. Review by Linda Lopez McAlister Wednesday, June 21st, 7:00 PM Life is to Whistle The dawning of a new millennium is the backdrop for this chaotic Cuban comedy interweaving the diverse lives of three Havana residents. Marianna is a beautiful dancer with strong sexual urges who must suppress her desires in preparation for a new ballet; Eilipido is an orphaned boy in search of his mother; and Julia is a saintly, but unusual woman who faints at the utterance of the word "sex." Review by Stephen Holden Both films will be followed by a discussion of contemporary Cuban issues, led by College of Charleston political scientist Dr. Doug Friedman. For more information, contact Curtis Franks, 953 - 7610, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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