CineClub México: Danzón
CineClub México presents: Danzón, directed by María Novaro
Mexico/Spain, 1991
Drama, 120 min, Color
Spanish with English subtitles
Starring: María Rojo, Carmen Salinas, Tito Vasconcelos
Join us for August’s screening of CineClub México, as we commemorate “Mexican Cinema National Day”!
Thursday, August 15th, 2019, 7:00 PM
Consulate General of Mexico in Austin
5202 E. Ben White Blvd., Suite 150
Austin TX 78741
Doors at 6:30pm; Feature film presentation at 7:00pm.
Special Commentaries by María Novaro (director of film and Director of IMCINE) and Jean Anne Lauer (Director of Cine Las Americas)
Free and open to the public (RSVP)
About the Film
DANZÓN is a 1991 film directed by the renowned Mexican director María Novaro and starring María Rojo. It was nominated by the Mexican Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences to the Ariel Award for Best Film, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Score. It was considered in the number 45 spot among the 100 best Mexican films of all time by “Somos” magazine. Currently, María Novaro serves as the general director of the Mexican Film Institute director (IMCINE).
Copresented by Cine Las Americas