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CineClub México: El Lado Salvaje (The Wild Side)

Thurs, Nov 21
7:30pm Austin / CDMX

 

Español / English

Join us for the monthly CineClub México screening presented by an international collaboration between Cineteca Nacional, Malakita Producciones, We Luv Video and Cine Las Americas. This November, we invite you to watch El Lado Salvaje (The Wild Side) and participate in a filmmaker Q&A in person or virtually alongside our friends in Mexico!

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El Lado Salvaje (The Wild Side)
A film by Mariana Paredes Peláez

2018, Mexico
Documentary/Aging
1hr 15min
Spanish with English subtitles

 

Synopsis

El Lado Salvaje (The Wild Side) follows the inspiring journey of Ernestina Ramírez, an 83-year-old world champion in the 100, 200, and 400-meter races. Alongside fellow master athletes, she shows that life remains a path of discovery, where physical training and a resilient mindset bring renewed purpose. This film offers an intimate glimpse into lives defined by courage and passion, capturing the powerful resilience of the human spirit.

 

Event details

DATE: Thursday, November 21, 2024
TIME: 7:30PM Austin / CDMX (Doors open at 7PM)

LOCATION:
We Luv Video
100 N Loop Blvd E Unit A, Austin, TX 78751
Street parking available
(Directions)

–Or attend the live virtual option!

COST: FREE!

 

A virtual conversation with the director will follow in Spanish. Come practice your Español!

Mariana Paredes Peláez is a Mexican film producer, scriptwriter, director, and editor. She is best known for the documentary “The Wild Side” shot in México-USA-Canada. She wrote the film script “Unbeliever’s Ballad,” 1st place winner of the Garfio’s script award. Since 2007, she has worked as producer-director at Malakita Producciones, Art, and Visual Communication. She did a master’s at The London Film School where she directed and produced the films: “Atomic Theory,” “Someone once told me,” and “Lunch Break”. She graduated from Iberoamericana University where she studied for a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, and she shot short films like: “Israel’s Charms,” “Goodbye,” and “Grades.”

 

 


 

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