About this Event
Ana Paula
Leigh Marling, Mexico/USA, 2023, 46 min
In Spanish with English subtitles
To adopt her niece from a government orphanage, a woman works a menial job, attends adoption screening interviews, and struggles to save for an apartment, a “suitable home.” But bureaucratic obstacles and financial pressures lead to desperation and a return to her dark past, threatening her chances of becoming a mother. Filmed on location in Durango, Mexico, with a non-professional, local cast.
El Tesoro
David Rodríguez Estrada, Mexico, 2023, 21 min
In Spanish with English subtitles
After her son’s death, a woman poses as a clairvoyant capable of locating hidden treasures. To re- deem her son, she must convince a desperate and ambitious widow that treasure is buried in her gar- den—a space that actually hides a dark secret. With the help of a humble farmer, she digs hard, and with each shovelful gets closer to the sinister truth.
LÍmite
George Nicholas, Mexico, 2023, 38 min
In English and Spanish with English subtitles
Sixteen-year-old Manuel lives in Tijuana, Mexico, with his grandfather while his mom works in the United States. When he meets a girl, he sees an opportunity to assert his independence, but what he doesn't know about her will push him to the limit. Inspired by real events.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Screening Room, 127 East Congress Street, Tucson, United States
USD 10.00