Award-winning films from 11 Latin American countries will feature at this year’s Latin American Film Festival, taking place at The University of Queensland’s St Lucia campus from October 11 – 14.
2012 marks the sixth year UQ’s School of Languages and Comparative Cultural Studies has hosted this free public event and Head of School Associate Professor Morris Low said the Festival recognised the importance of maintaining close relationships with Latin America.
“The Festival highlights the important links the School has with Latin America - we now boast the largest Spanish program in Australia and also offer courses in Brazilian Portuguese," Associate Professor Low said.
The event also flags the growing links between Australia and Latin America in trade and investment.
“The School maintains very close links with the Latin American Embassies and community and we are very grateful for their continued support of the Film Festival.
"This annual event provides an ideal opportunity not only to celebrate Latin American culture but also to increase public awareness of this important region.”
University staff, students and the public are invited to take part in the 2012 Latin American Film Festival and associated events which include:
Thursday, October 11
• Opening Ceremony by the Ambassador of Uruguay, His Excellency Mr Alberto Fajardo, followed by Uruguayan film ‘Baño del Papa’/`The Pope’s Toilet’. Free admission, no need to book.
Time: 6.15pm-8.15pm Venue: Rm 206, Steele Bldg (#3).
• Cocktail Reception with entertainment by Mariachi band. Limited places, RSVP essential by 8 October to events@slccs@uq.edu.au
Time: 8.30pm-9.30pm Venue: Roof Top Terrace, Colin Clark Bldg (#39)
Friday, October 12 to Sunday, October 14
• Film Festival screening of films from Paraguay, Argentina, Venezuela, Colombia, Chile, Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, Cuba and Brazil. All films have English subtitles and are mainly rated R18+.
For more information about the films and screening times visit http://www.slccs.uq.edu.au/index.html?page=184749
Venue: Rm 206, Steel Building (3#)
Sunday, October 14
• Closing BBQ organised by UQ Latin American Student Association. Nominal charge for BBQ (pay on the day), free organic Colombian coffee and Latin American sweets. RSVP for catering by 8 October to events@slccs@uq.edu.au
The Latin American Film Festival is sponsored by the School of Languages and Comparative Cultural Studies with the generous support of UQ International, the Latin American Embassies, UQ Latin American Students Association (LASA) and Colombia Latte.
Photo Opportunity:
Date: Wednesday 10 October 2012
Time: 12.30pm – 1.30pm
Venue: Campbell Place (outside Abel Smith lecture theatre)
The University of Queensland, St Lucia Campus.
A Mexican Mariachi Band will perform for one hour during UQ’s Market Day to promote the Brisbane 2012 Latin American Film Festival.
Media: Associate Professor Morris Low (School of Languages and Comparative Cultural Studies), email: m.low@uq.edu.au, phone (07) 3365 6935 or Lynda Flower (Communications, School of Languages and Comparative Cultural Studies), email: l.flower@uq.edu.au, phone: (07) 3365 6914.
