For those in Toronto: CineCuba: Our biggest, best Cuban film festival ever! Fri., Nov. 1 to Tues., Nov. 5 Coming to Toronto, to the Royal Theatre at 608 College Street, an exposition of Cuban films, exhibits, forums, lectures, and symposia as well as artists, directors, producers and a living celebration of the Cuban arts and culture scene that flourishes on this enigmatic island. For easy-to-read detailes, visit festivalxpress/festivalxpress/cinecuba/index.html The program in a nutshell: Thursday, October 31: press conference for one hour starting at 12:00 noon at The Royal Friday, November 1: opening night, with the North American premiere of Estela Bravo’s film Mandela and Fidel*, and Habanastation by Ian Padron Saturday, November 2: the films of Joel Ortiz, Juan Carlos Cremata, Yemeli Cruz and Adanoe Lima, and Gerardo Chijona Sunday, November 3: the films (3) of Estela Bravo who is an American documentary filmmaker. For the past forty years she has divided her time between Latin America and the United States. Her 30 award-winning films have spotlighted events throughout Latin America, Africa, the Caribbean and the U.S., winning her a worldwide reputation. Monday, November 4: Day 1 of Cuban women in film series (1 full length film, and 9 shorts) Tuesday, November 5: Day 2 of Cuban women in film series (6 shorts) *Mandela & Fidel by Estela Bravo Those who attended the Friday, September 27th symposium Apartheid Terror, Cuba & Southern African Liberation, had the treat and privilege of viewing Estela Bravo’s Mandela and Fidel. It is a very touching film about the profound friendship between Nelson Mandela and Fidel Castro. The film shows Fidel attending the inauguration of Nelson Mandela as president after his release from prison, Fidel’s visit to Robben Island to see where Mandela spent many years in imprison, and Mandela and Winnie’s visit to Cuba. Two admission options: You can purchase a Festival VIP pass for $75.00, limited to 200 seats with guaranteed reserved seating for ALL screenings, plus opening night schmooze and wrap up party (a $150.00 value) or You can get free admission — the first 200 free seats per screening — rush seating only.
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