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Join us for the Opening Night Gala at La Mirada Lounge following the screening of the dazzling film Medianeras. Relish in the finest Spanish cuisine, wines and Argentinean beer. Featuring the tunes from Melbourne's king of soul and rocksteady DJ Mohair Slim.
Make sure you keep your Opening Night Gala ticket to be entitled to one free Spanish class during the month of May at El Patio Spanish Language School in the city.
Tickets $49 full price, $42 concession
Ticket price includes the finest quality food, wines, beers and music
SPECIAL GUESTS
Special guests including the new Spanish heart-throb Unax Ugalde, starring in the films Bon Appétit and Lovestorming, and Nicolás Goldbart, director of our closing night film Phase 7, attend La Mirada throughout the festival. We invite you to gain an insight into their work at the question and answer sessions, and to meet them personally at our events.
SPANISH CUISINE AND FILM
Prior to the screening of the delightful film Bon Appétit, enjoy La Mirada’s extremely popular Spanish feast at La Mirada Lounge. Meet Unax Ugalde, the film’s charming star amongst delectable tapas and traditional dishes accompanied by premium Spanish wines.
Presented by Ce Soir Wine Importers, Nomad Distribution and Julián Martín.
GUILLERMO DEL TORO’S MEXICO BIZARRO
Highly acclaimed director, Guillermo del Toro (Pan’s Labyrinth, Hell Boy), curates a special retrospective of Mexican cult cinema. We delve into the iconic director’s influences with The Vampire (1957), Brainiac
(1962) and Cabeza de Vaca (1991), classics never before seen in Australia.
La Mirada invites you to celebrate Mexican culture with a fanfare of food and tequila, lime and tonic cocktails that will give you a zing! On Saturday 23 April enjoy a terrific party in between the internationally awarded, iconic film Cabeza de Vaca and the wonderfully engaging film, Abel. For a bargain price of $26 ($22 concession) buy a ticket that entitles you to one of the films and the fiesta. Or better yet, have a whole Mexican experience and come to both!
Presented by Los Amates Mexican Kitchen, Q Tonic and Tequila Tromba.
MELBOURNE SALSA SENSATION AT METRO STATIONS
Metro has teamed with La Mirada Film Festival showcasing Spanish language cinema to help bring Melbourne train stations to life. As part of Metro’s partnership with La Mirada Film Festival, salsa dancing troupe Melbourne Salsa will perform four salsa demonstrations starting this week. Come and experience the Latin American dance and join the action.
Where: Parliament Station
When: Thursday 7 April, 2011
Time: 4.30pm
Where: Flinders Street Station
When: Saturday 9 April, 2011
Time: 12.30pm
Where: Southern Cross Station
When: Sunday 10 April, 2011
Time: 6.30pm
Where: Melbourne Central Station
When: Wednesday 13 April, 2011
Time: 4.30pm
FREE TRAVELLERS BOOKSTORE TALK TUESDAY 12 APRIL 6.30pm
‘La Mirada’ comes to Travellers Bookstore to talk about Buenos Aires, the star of the opening night film Medianeras. Award winning director Gustavo Taretto's stunning debut is a quirky, intelligent, compelling and visually astonishing film that will perfectly set the mood for the Opening Night Gala at ACMI Cinemas on 14 April at 7pm.
Guest speakers: La Mirada Festival Director Rocío García and Guillermo Anad
Guillermo Anad is a musician, composer and writer from Buenos Aires - a specialist in Argentine Tango and Literature and has published widely in both. Come along and listen to Guillermo talk about the beautiful city of Buenos Aires it’s history, culture and lesser known treasures. Learn about the importance of Tango and listen to some of this unique music. rsvp to shop@travellersbookstore.com by Saturday 9 April, bookings essential as numbers will be limited.
Spanish wine from Ce Soir Wine Importers and treats will be available and you could be the lucky winner of tickets to La Mirada Film Festival.
Travellers Bookstore 294 Smith St Collingwood VIC 3066 www.travellersbookstore.com
SHORT FILM COMPETITION
La Mirada is holding a short film competition for Victorian filmmakers. The works will be judged by industry professionals and international guests. Main prize includes a post-production service package from Digital Pictures Australia worth $3000. Any film made in the last 5 years and under 15 minutes is eligible to enter. There is no entry fee. Contact info@lamirada.org.au for more information.
VOTE FOR BEST OF THE FESTIVAL AND WIN
Don’t miss the Best of the Festival screenings on Tuesday April 26. Vote for your favourite film and register for La Mirada updates to win fantastic prizes including: 12 month subscriptions to Clubink, Filmink Magazines Essential Movie Club, DVDs, vouchers to some of the finest restaurants and bars in Melbourne, courses, gifts, free tickets and more.
For more details and to subscribe please visit www.lamirada.org.au
