El estudiante / The Student
Tuesday, March 25, 5:00pm, UNC Charlotte main campus, Student Union Theater, studentunion.uncc.edu
Director Roberto Girault Facha, Mexico. 2009 / 90 min. Spanish with English subtitles
Sponsored by Consulado General de México en Raleigh (General Consulate of Mexico in Raleigh)
Introduction by Maria Elizabeth Mahaffey, Spanish Lecturer, UNC Charlotte. Discussion will follow screening.
The Student (El estudiante) Chano (Jorge Lavat), a retiree in his seventies, enrolls at a university to follow his long-deferred dream of studying literature and in the process he tears down the generational gap with a group of youngsters. In a clash of diverse customs and traditions, they share their hopes and dreams, overcoming the challenges of life, romance and friendship.
Awards
Mexican Cinema Journalists 2010
Won (Silver Goddess) for Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor and Best Actress in a Minor Role
Nominated (Silver Goddess) for Best Cinematography
Clip from YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjX94r-po8Q
Official website http://www.elestudiantelapelicula.com/