Event: Ibero-american Films @ High Line Festival

As part of the High Line Festival in New York City, a film fest starts tonight airing several classic movies from Spain and the Americas. Curator David Bowie (yes, that David Bowie) selected several top-notch films which range from silent movies like 1931 Brazilian film “Limite” to more contemporary fare such as the award-winning 2004 drama “Machuca.”

As Bowie himself admitted in a recent interview:

“For this festival I chose…namely Latin American and Spanish film of the last 100 years—and what a fortuitous one it has been! It's so exciting to dive headfirst into this world. Such talent, and there’s great innovation going on. Like many people, I was really only aware of the most obvious work, Almodóvar, Buñuel, Saura and a few others. But being thrown in at the deep end—this is how I like to find things. And I really make the effort”.

Here is the important info for this can’t miss film fest for movie buffs and the curious alike:

What - “10 Latin American and Spanish Movies from the Last 100 Years”

When – Friday May 11^th to Thursday May 17^th

Where – Quad Cinema, 34 West 13^th street, Manhattan

How much - $35 for tonight’s Opening film/concert. Otherwise, $10 for adults and $7 for seniors or children.

More info – Official website here, but also check out these blog entries from VivirLatino and Moon in the Gutter.

Links- TicketWeb, IMDB.com, Wikipedia, Time Out New York, High Line Festival, VivirLatino, Moon in the Gutter

Image- High Line Festival