Multiple-award winning Uruguayan film “THE CIRCLE” – EL CIRCULO will be shown at the MUSEO DEL BARRIO – CICLO NUEVO CINE on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at 6:30 pm. The museum is located at 1230 Fifth Avenue (at 104th Street) in New York. Admission is free
Wednesday is movie night in Latin America, and at El Museo. This session of Nuevo Cine focuses on former Tupamaro leader Dr. Engler, who was held hostage for thirteen years during the Uruguayan dictatorship. Today, a renowned Swedish citizen and scientist, he revisits the places of his painful past, painting an intimate and disturbing portrait of life in prison during a dictatorship. Directed by José Pedro Charlo and Aldo Garay, EL CIRCULO reflects the power of a person facing adversity. Co-Director of the film J. P. Charlo will be present at the screening to share some of his experiences making the movie.
This event is organized by the The Uruguayan Cultural Group of New York and El Museo del Barrio, with the support of the Ministry of Culture & Education in Uruguay.
PROGRAM
Introduction: Gonzalo Casals, Director of Public Programas at El Museo del Barrio
Performance: Sabrina Lastman – voice, Oscar Vallejo – guitar/voice
Screening
J. P Charlo talks with the audience
Reception
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