The 24th “Reel” Latin American Film Festival
F R E E A D M I S S I O N | P U B L I C
W E L C O M E
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- Saturday, October 14, 5:00 p.m. Floyd Theater
- Introduction: Dr. Christine Ehrick, Department of History
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Title: Tempest
Director(s): Tatiana Hueso
Country: México
Year: 2016
Language: Spanish with English Subtitles
Genre: Drama
Type: Full length feature film
Length: 105 minutes.
Format: Digital
Rating*: NR. L*Rating System: Latin American films use a different rating system.Pragda's info on the film: https://pragda.com/film/tempest/
However, we have used the following rating system to evaluate these films.
V includes violence | L includes strong language | N includes nudity | S includes sex
Storyline
A poignant doc by celebrated filmmaker Tatiana Huezo, Tempest narrates the parallel journey of two women. Mirror-like, it reflects the impact of the violence and impunity that afflict Mexico. Through their voices, we are drawn into the heart of their feelings, steeped in loss and pain, but also love, dignity, and resistance.
On a normal day on her way to work, Miriam is arrested on suspicion of human trafficking. While the government reports that a criminal gang has been rounded up, in reality a group of innocent Mexicans has fallen victim to the vagaries of a corrupt system. After her detention, she is handed over to a private prison controlled by the Organized Crime, where she is forced to pay a monthly fee to remain alive.
Adela works as a clown in a traveling circus. Ten years ago, her life was irreversibly transformed; every night during the show, she evokes her missing daughter, Monica.
Tempest has screened at more than 60 film festivals worldwide, collecting awards in Berlin, Lima, Havana, Madrid, Cork, and many others.Synopsis from From Pragda, Spanish Film Club promotional site.