Cine Mexicano 2003 is proud to present three earlier films by the filmmakers of POR LA LIBRE (Dir. Juan Carlos de Llaca), EL SEGUNDO AIRE (Dir. Fernando Sariñana), and SIN DEJAR HUELLA (Dir. Maria Novaro). Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to see these great films on the big screen!

Film Descriptions and Screening Dates:

EN EL AIRE - a San Diego Premiere!
1995, Mexico, 35mm, 86 min.,
Spanish w/ English subtitles
Director: Juan Carlos de Llaca

8 ARIEL (Mexican Oscar™) Nominations including Best Picture!

A coming-of-age drama set against the music that defined our times. Facing the shutdown of his psychedelic radio station, Alberto must also deal with the failure of his marriage. During his last radio broadcast, Alberto travels on an introspective journey accompanied by each genre's music through time. First taking him to the 60’s and his first relationship that was suffocated by his oppressive family. As he moves through the 70‘s, redefining himself and then finally to the present where skepticism and loneliness reign. Alberto realizes that his own life was defined by our times as much as the music.

Starring: DANIEL GIMENEZ GACHO (Celos, El Coronel no tiene a quien le escriba), ANGELICA ARAGON (El Grito, Sexo Pudor Lagrymas, Fibra Optica), and DANIEL ALCAZAR (El Crimen del Padre Amaro, La Ley De Herodes, Todo Por Amor).

Saturday, September 13th, 5:15PM

HASTA MORIR
1994, Mexico, 35mm, 100 min.,
Spanish w/ English subtitles
Director: Fernando Sarinana (Todo el Poder, Amarte Duele)

WINNER! Audience Award! Guadalajara Film Festival!

HASTA MORIR is the story that revolves around Boy, a gang member and Mauricio, a cholo living Tijuana and their dreams of reuniting for one big score. Mauricio holds great influence over Boy who imitates his friend and lives by his example. The Boy lives in Mexico City with his alcoholic aunt who requires constant care from the young man. They plan various robberies to fund their big scheme to kidnap a wealthy Tijuana businessman. They dream of starting a new life, living in luxury off the ransom in Los Angeles. Everything is going well until a policeman is killed, drastically changing their plans.

Starring: Demian Bichir (Sexo Pudor y Lagrimas, Todo el Poder) and Vanessa Bauche (Amores Perros).

Saturday, October 11, 5:15PM

DANZON
1992, Mexico, 35mm, 96 min.,
Spanish w/ English subtitles
Director: Maria Novaro

Julia, a single mother who works in an unsatisfying job as a switchboard operator, expresses herself only through danzon, a traditional Cuban ballroom dance. When Carmelo, her dance partner for over five years, suddenly disappears, Julia finds that much of her pleasure in danzon goes with him. Though she knew Carmelo only on the ballroom floor, Julia journeys to the seaport town of Vera Cruz in an attempt to find him and to recover the missing part of her life. There, in a world unlike any she has known, she encounters sailors and prostitutes and befriends them -- especially Susy, a good-hearted singer who tries to help her locate Carmelo. To her surprise, Julia's quest leads to an unexpected romance and to self-discovery.

Starring Maria Rojo (El Callejon de los Milagros).

All of the above films will be screened at Madstone Theaters Hazard Center (7510 Hazard Center Dr).

Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the time of screening at the Madstone Theaters Hazard Center box office (open 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM).

For more information, please call 619-230-1938.