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2nd Annual
Cine Mexicano:The Mexican Film Series
August-November 2000

Rare Screenings of the Best Contemporary Mexican Films!

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November 24-30
Todo el Poder
1999, Mexico, 102 min, 35mm, Spanish w/ English subtitles

Screening times: 5:15 p.m., 7:30 p.m. & 9:45 p.m.

A brave film that dares to portray urban police in Mexico as ruthless, dangerous thugs. It's also a political thriller with sophisticated on-screen action.

Todo el Poder studies one of Mexico's most disheartening realities: that much of the crime its citizens face is perpetrated either by the police themselves or by gangs with official protection. The movie, about a filmmaker who takes on a band of criminals with high-level protection, is based loosely on actual events. Director Fernando Sariñana began toying with the movie's concept after being robbed at gunpoint four times in Mexico City.

A powerful tale of the corruption and indemnity Mexicans live with, Todo el Poder, ("All the Power") became an instant hit after its January 2000 release. In a country where domestic productions rarely attract 100,000 viewers, it has sold more than 2.5 million tickets and is still going strong.

Directed by Fernando Sariñana.

Starring:
Demian Bichir.........Daniel
Cecilia Suárez.......La guapa
Luis Felipe Tovar.....Elvis Quijano
Carmen Beato......Claudia

For more information on this film, visit the official website at: http://www.todoelpoder.com.mx/index.html

At Mann Hazard Center 7 (7510 Hazard Center Drive in Mission Valley)

TXS: $7 General Admission / $5 Students and Seniors

Individual tickets can be purchased prior to each screening at the Mann Hazard Center 7 box office.

Rated R.