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Illiterate (film)
''Illiterate'' ( es, Las analfabetas) is a 2013 Chilean drama film directed by Moisés Sepúlveda.The script was written by Sepúlveda and Pablo Paredes, based on Paredes' own play. It was selected to be screened out of competition closing the Critics Week section at the 2013 Venice Film Festival, and at the 2013 SANFIC it won Best Chilean Picture and the Public Prize. Plot Ximena is a middle-aged woman who lives alone in her apartment, completely oblivious to the world around her due to her illiteracy, a condition that deeply embarrasses her. With little conviction, Ximena accepts the help of Jackeline, a young woman with a teaching degree, who agrees to teach her how to read. Ximena's motivation for learning is to finally be able to read a letter left to her by her father as his only memento. As their relationship progresses, the two women embark on a mutual journey of learning that goes beyond the topic of reading. The story sheds light on the idea that being illiterate is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moisés Sepúlveda
Moises or Moisés is a male name common among people of Iberian origin. It is the Spanish language, Spanish, Portuguese language, Portuguese and Filipino language, Tagalog equivalent of the name Moses. ;Places * Doctor Moisés Bertoni, a village in the Caazapá department of Paraguay * Moises Padilla, a municipality in the Negros Occidental province of the Philippines * Moisés Ville, a township in the Santa Fe province of Argentina ;Buildings * Estádio Moisés Lucarelli, a football stadium in São Paulo, Brazil * Moisés Benzaquén Rengifo Airport, serving Yurimaguas, Loreto, Peru * Moisés E. Molina High School, in Western Park, Oak Cliff Dallas, Texas, United States ;Other * Un Amor en Moisés Ville, a 2001 Argentine drama film. ;Notable people * Moisés Aldape (born 1981), a Mexican professional road bicycle racer * Moisés Alou (born 1966), a Dominican-American former outfielder in Major League Baseball * M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paulina García
Paulina García Alfonso (born 27 November 1960), better known as Pali García, is a Chilean actress, stage director, and playwright. García debuted on television with a small role in the telenovela '' Los títeres'' (1984), but she was soon known for her theatre direction and for her various performances in films such as ''Tres noches de un sábado'' (2002), ''Cachimba'' (2004), ''Casa de remolienda'' (2007) and '' Gloria'' (2013). García has received four nominations for the Altazor Awards, winning on one occasion, and three for the APES Awards — the Chilean Arts and Entertainment Critics Awards—winning twice. In February 2013 she won the prestigious Silver Bear for Best Actress at the Berlin International Film Festival for her performance in the movie '' Gloria'', directed by Sebastián Lelio. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valentina Muhr
Valentina may refer to: Entertainment Film * ''Valentina'' (1950 film), a 1950 Argentine film * ''Valentina'' (2008 film), a 2008 Argentine film Television * ''Valentina'' (1993 telenovela), a 1993 Mexican telenovela * Valentina (2013 telenovela), an upcoming 2013 Chilean telenovela by TVN * ''Valentina'' (TV series), an Italian television series Comics * Valentina (Philippine comics), a supervillainess in the Filipino comic book ''Darna'' * ''Valentina'' (comics), an Italian comic book by Guido Crepax * Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, a fictional espionage agent in the Marvel Comics universe Music * ''Valentina'' (album), a 2012 album by English band The Wedding Present * "Valentina", a song about Valentina Tereshkova by Public Service Broadcasting from the 2015 album ''The Race for Space'' Names * Valentina (given name), a female given name * Valentina Tereshkova (born 1937), the first and youngest woman to have flown in space * Elizabeth Miklosi (born 1983), a.k.a. "V ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Venice Film Festival
The Venice Film Festival or Venice International Film Festival ( it, Mostra Internazionale d'Arte Cinematografica della Biennale di Venezia, "International Exhibition of Cinematographic Art of the Venice Biennale") is an annual film festival held in Venice, Italy. It is the world's oldest film festival and one of the "Big Six" International film festivals worldwide, which include the Film festival#Notable festivals, Big Three European Film Festivals, alongside the Toronto Film Festival in Canada the Sundance Film Festival in the United States and the Melbourne International Film Festival in Australia. The Festivals are internationally acclaimed for giving creators the artistic freedom to express themselves through film. In 1951, FIAPF formally accredited the festival. Founded by the National Fascist Party in Venice in August 1932, the festival is part of the Venice Biennale, one of the world's oldest exhibitions of art, created by the Venice City Council on 19 April 1893. The ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santiago International Film Festival
The Santiago International Film Festival ( es, Santiago Festival Internacional de Cine, links=no; SANFIC) is a film festival that launched in 2005. As its name suggests, the festival takes place in Santiago, Chile. Along with the well-known Valdivia International Film Festival, SANFIC has become one of the most prestigious film festivals of Chile and South America. Competition There are two main competitions at SANFIC: the ''Chilean Cinema Competition'', and an ''International Competition'', each featuring nine shortlisted films. There is also a ''Local Talent'' competition for local directors and producers, dedicated to short films, with 18 shortlisted works. The judging panel and jury are made up of international and Chilean experts from the film industry. 10th Anniversary edition SANFIC 2014 (the 10th edition) took place between the 21 and 26 of October, and screened more than 90 titles from 30 countries, some of which had won prizes at the world's most prestigious fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drama Film
In film and television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humorous in tone. Drama of this kind is usually qualified with additional terms that specify its particular super-genre, macro-genre, or micro-genre, such as soap opera, police crime drama, political drama, legal drama, historical drama, domestic drama, teen drama, and comedy-drama (dramedy). These terms tend to indicate a particular setting or subject-matter, or else they qualify the otherwise serious tone of a drama with elements that encourage a broader range of moods. To these ends, a primary element in a drama is the occurrence of conflict—emotional, social, or otherwise—and its resolution in the course of the storyline. All forms of cinema or television that involve fictional stories are forms of drama in the broader sense if their storytelling is achieved by means of actors who represent ( mimesis) characters. In this broader sense, drama ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pablo Paredes (playwright)
Pablo Paredes Arratia (born 11 February 1983) is a Spanish footballer who plays for Amurrio Club mainly as a central midfielder. Club career Born in Laudio, Álava, Basque Country, Paredes joined Athletic Bilbao's youth setup in 1999, aged 16. He made his debut with the farm team in the 2001–02 campaign, in Tercera División. In June 2003 Paredes was promoted to the reserves, in Segunda División B. He played his first match as a professional on 2 July 2005, starting in a 0–1 away loss against CFR Cluj, in that year's UEFA Intertoto Cup. Paredes was released by the ''Lions'' in May 2006, and moved to Barakaldo CF in the third level. After appearing sparingly he joined fourth level Amurrio Club, appearing regularly during his two-year spell. In the summer of 2009, Paredes signed for Sestao River Club in the third division. An undisputed starter, he appeared in 33 matches as his side were relegated. Paredes moved to fourth tier club CD Laudio on 12 June 2010. In August ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
