Mostrando mensaje 375     < Anterior | Siguiente > Responder a este mensaje Asunto: "XXY" - Film Screening at the Embassy Fecha: Miercoles, 24 de Junio, 2009  11:11:53 (-0500) Autor: News from the Embassy of Argentina <news @..................us>   Embajada Argentina   www.embassyofargentina.us FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 6:30 PM "XXY" REGISTRATION Free of charge - Registration Required. Directed by Lucía Puenzo Screenplay by Lucía Puenzo, based in a short story by Sergio Bizzio. Argentina, 2007 105 min. Rated "Apta para mayores de 16 años" en Argentina (similar to PG16 in the US) TRAILER   Cast Inés Efron, Ricardo Darín, Martín Piroyansky, Valeria Bertuccelli, Germán Palacios, Carolina Pelleritti Synopsis Alex is not like other girls. She is a 15-year-old with a secret, one that no other can claim. Her parents keep her hidden away at a coastal town in amongst the dunes of the shoreline, buying time before they must decide on a life-threatening operation. When old family friend and plastic surgeon Ramiro arrives with his teenage son Álvaro, Alex begins to realise that his visit could change her life forever. As the parents wrestle with the complications that will arise as Alex reaches adulthood, Alex and Alvaro become close, their relationship causing tensions amongst the locals. However, as the parents battle it out to instill a sense of open-mindedness amongst their society, it is the children who prove themselves to be flexible in understanding the sexual leanings and complexities of others. Awards 2008, Won, Ariel Awards, Mexico, Golden Ariel, Best Latin-American Film. 2007, Won, Athens International Film Festival, Golden Athena 2007, Won, Bangkok International Film Festival, Golden Kinnaree Award, Best Picture 2008, Nominated, Argentinean Film Critics Association Awards, Silver Condor, Best Actress, Best Art Direction, Best Cinematography, Best Director, Best Film, Best Music, Best Screenplay, Adapted, Best Sound.   UP