Cinemaztlan, Mexican filmfestival

A glimpse of Cinemaztlán film program
Here some highlights and Dutch premières of Cinemaztlán: in the indigenous program you will be able to see ‘Xchankuchka / Eso fue todo’ by Pavel Rodriguez. The special Indigenous filmmaker guest of Cinemaztlan will be Yolanda Cruz, which will also give a masterclass on 29 october. On the sexuality program you will be able to watch the controversial ‘Daniel y Ana’ by Michel Franco. This program will be completed with the debate entitled ‘Hard Sex’ at the UvA. The Prelude of Revolution section will screen the acclaimed ‘La ley de herodes’ by Luis Estrada. On the film retrospective at Filmmuseum you will be delighted to see films such as Nazarín by Luis Buñuel and Macario, by Roberto Gavaldón. Visit www.cinemaztlan.net for further details.

Day of the Dead and dress code party
You will have the chance to celebrate the Day of the Dead in a unique way at Cinemaztlán on 1 November at Paradiso. The Mexican underground band Nine Rain will play live to S. Eisenstein’s film “Que viva Mexico!” The night also includes a performance of “La dentona”, calaveras and a special altar. Please check the dress code of the night: Catrinas and Dandies!

La Calavera Catrina is a staple of Mexican imagery. Originally it was an etching by Mexican printmaker José Guadalupe Posada made in 1913. The word catrina is the feminine form of the word catrín, which means elegant. She wears a fashionable dress and hat of the time. Her companion is a Dandy. See attached images and get info in en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Calavera_Catrina. So you know, join us and put that fancy hat on!