FilmExtra
* Introduction to Los Bastardos:Who is Amat Escalante?
& screening of Los Bastardos
Introduction by Judith van den Burg
8th of May 16.45
Dutch spoken
In this first FilmExtra we have a look at the successful and promising filmmaker of Los Bastardos: Amat Escalante. What is his vision? What are the characteristics of his film style and what do his cinematographic ideas consist of? Who has inspired him and what is his personal background? These questions will be answered set in the context of the revival of Mexican Cinema since the end of the nineties.
* The relation between literature and cinema
Don't wait for the movie; read the book
& screening of Isabel Allende
Introduction by Ricardo Cuadros
9th of May 19.30
English spoken
It is a well known joke: somebody asks a friend: "Did you read the last novel of this writer?" and the answer is: "No, I don't have that much time so I'm waiting for the film". In fact, not every novel or short story can be turned into a film but (almost) every good film can be seen as a visual novel.
In this introduction Ricardo Cuadros will speak about the relation between literature and cinema in Latin America, and discuss
authors whose books have been turned into a film, like Julio
Cortázar, Juan Rulfo and Isabel Allende.
* Journalistic freedom in Colombia
& screening Sin Tregua
Debate by NALACS in presence of Hollman Morris
10th of May 15.30
Spanish & Dutch spoken
Both the government and the guerrilla want to emerge in the international public opinion as the party fighting for freedom, but that they are being intimidated by the merciless opponent. This battle is being waged in the media and has big consequences for the position of journalists and the news media that face false information, intimidation, calumniation or slander, direct
threatening and even kidnappings.
NALACS: the Nederlandse Vereniging voor Studie over Latijns-Amerika
* The reality about working in the maquiladoras
& screening of Maquilapolis
Debate by FNV Mondiaal in presence of Lourdes Lujan
11th of May 19.30
Spanish & Dutch spoken
Workers have the right to a good job, livable wages, decent
working circumstances and the freedom to be a member of a labour union. But how to achieve these rights without being fired or when the labour union is being banned? What can we do about this? In this debate, FNV Mondiaal and Lourdes Lujan, together with the audience, will dilate upon the reality of working in the maquilas. FNV works along with labour unions in Africa, Asia, Latin American and Eastern Europe. Along with people who dedicate themselves to union rights, employment, good working circumstances, social security and a fair distribution of income. They fight against poverty, oppression and child labour.
* Young people and Violence in Central America
& screening of Children of a Rape
Debate by ICCO & Lokaalmondiaal
12th of May 19.30
Dutch Spoken
After the film, Ralph Sprenkels and Thomas Hurkxkens among
others, will enter into debate with the audience on the issue ‘Young people and Violence' in El Salvador and Central America in general. Ralph Sprenkels is the coordinator of the ICCO & Kerk in Actie programme ‘Young people and Safety in Central America' and is currently living in El Salvador. Thomas Hurkxkens is programme maker of lokaalmondiaal and visited El Salvador in January to make a short film about young people and violence.
* Movies that Matter
& screening of Persona non Grata
Debate by Movies thet Matter in presence of
Frans & Fabio Wuytack
13th of May 19.00
Dutch spoken
Persona non Grata tells the story of the Belgian Frans Wuytack, fighter for justice in Venezuela. In this documentary, Fabio follows his father who after years of living in exile returns to Caracas, where the people treat him as a homecoming hero. After the screening Frans Wuytack and his son Fabio, director of Persona
non Grata, will answer questions from the audience.
* Political transformation in Brasil: legacies of dictatorship and prospects for democracy
& screening of Ultima Parada 174
Lecture by Kees Koonings
13th of May 19.15
Dutch spoken
Brasil's current president, Lula, has become globally known and acclaimed as the shoeshine boy, that succeeded winning the
presidency of Brasil in 2002 and even being re-elected in 2006. For many, this proves that Brasil's democracy has ‘grown up', since for the first time in the country's history someone who is not part of the elites has been elected president. This lecture will review the political developments that eventually led to the rise to power of Lula and his Workers' Party. The story starts with the military coup of 1964, follows the 21 years of military rule, and traces the ups and downs of civilian governments since 1985, putting Brasil on a thorny road towards democratic consolidation.
