Sergio Oksman / 14’ / 2009 / Spain.
Synopsis:
On July 7, 1961, the day Ernest Hemingway was buried, one of his most famous impersonators was seen at the Festival of San Fermín in Pamplona. That strange appearance was merely a signal that, from that moment onwards, the figure of the famous writer would last in time via a throng of impersonators.
The movie was shot during Pamplona’s Festival of San Fermín in 2008, in Key West (Florida) and in the house where Hemingway committed suicide in Ketchum (Idaho). One of the main characters is Pío Guerendiáin, a methodical and constant photographer who has spent more than 50 years taking pictures of the “encierros” (running of bulls in the streets) from the very same corner.
ESSENCE
Director: Jorge Creuheras / 71’ / 2011 / Mexico
Synopsis:
This film is a passageway into different communities in Chiapas, Mexico, showing the essence of local life – a spirituality and close connection to the land. It documents the battle of those who preserve the lively light of our world, fighting every day to resist imposing political and commercial systems.
Wang Shengnan folk music performance I No More Working!
Time: 9:00pm – 9:40pm
Location: UCCA Café
Ticket: Free
Wang Shengnan was signed by ShiXi Music at the age of 18 and has been on stage at all the large music festivals in China. She has also starred in musical drama I’m Happy Being Lonely This Way. No More Working! is the 90s born playful Wang Shengnan’s first album.
UCCA-Sambasia Barefoot Percussion Workshop
Time: 7:45 pm – 88:45 pm
Location: UCCA Space
Ticket: Free (reservation required)
Drumming with heart. Dancing with passion. Partying like there’s no tomorrow. Partying like every day is Carnival.
We believe ANYONE and EVERYONE can be a drummer. And we’ve been proving it for 4 years.
For 4 years, SAMBASIA has been forming great percussion groups made up entirely of amateurs.
Now SAMBASIA and UCCA invite YOU to join us in creating mind-blowing rhythms.
Don’t worry, be happy.
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Time: 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Location: UCCA Reception
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