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Cautiva (N/C15+) (d. Gaston Biraben, 2004) Introduced by Latin American cinema expert Professor Mike Gonzales, University of Glasgow, Monday 20 June, Glasgow Film Theatre, 6pm
During Argentina’s ‘Dirty War’ as many as 30,000 Argentineans disappeared without trace, including hundreds of pregnant women whose children were adopted by those loyal to the regime. This film focuses on one of those children now a typical teenager living in Buenos Aires. When informed of her true identity, Cristina’s life is thrown into turmoil as she discovers the horrors of Argentina’s recent past.
Last Resort (15) (d. Pawel Pawlikovski, 2000) Introduced by the author of Postcolonial Asylum (2011) Dr David Farrier, University of Edinburgh, Tuesday 21 June - Glasgow Film Theatre 6.30pm
A young Russian woman and her 10-year old son arrive at Gatwick airport expecting to be met by her fiancé. Distraught when he doesn’t show up, Tanya claims asylum, and she and her son are taken to a refugee holding centre in the bleak seaside resort of Stonehaven. There she meets the local bingo caller and their friendship blossoms.
Half Moon (PG) (d. Bahman Ghobadi, 2006) Introduced by the author of Cinematic Journeys (2010), Dr Dimitris Eleftheriotis, University of Glasgow TBC, Wednesday 22 June, Glasgow Film Theatre 6.15pm
The magic realist story of an old Kurdish musician’s final journey across the border from Iran to Iraq to perform for the first time in 37 years, after the fall of Saddam Hussein. The musician’s failing health becomes more apparent as he resolutely determines to go on
despite treacherous conditions and oppressive border controls.
Pushing the Elephant (N/ C15+) (d. Beth Davenport and Elizabeth Mandel, 2010) New Documentary Film and the Activist Film Festival Followed by a panel discussion with local filmmakers and festival organisers on activist documentaries and human rights film festivals. Thursday 23 June, Glasgow Film Theatre 6pm
Rose was separated from her five-year old child during the 1998 conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Twelve years later, the pair finally reunite in the United States. Together, they try to come to terms with the past, while also acknowledging the difficulties still faced by the teenager, growing up as a refugee.
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