Santo Domingo \u2013 Films are a powerful cultural tool that allows us to explore the human condition through images and sound. At the same time, films are an unending source of information that helps the viewer develop a critical sense of the history of a particular nation.
\nConvinced of this reality, the Children and Youth Library of the Dominican Republic (BIJRD) will hold its Sixth Annual Dominican Film Festival 2019 from March 26-29, at the Library\u2019s La Trinitaria Auditorium.
\nThe Center will also hold various panels on the Dominican film industry, where both panelists and audience will discuss some of the most popular films exhibited during the Festival and the issues they touch upon, such as equality, democracy, mutual respect, love, tolerance, social inclusion, friendship, faith, social justice, humility, peace, integrity and perseverance.
\nThis year, the Festival will highlight movies filmed between 2015 and 2018. There will be films included in the \u201ccomedy\u201d category, such as \u201cHermanos,\u201d by Archie L\u00f3pez and \u201cMisi\u00f3n Estrella,\u201d by Fernando B\u00e1ez. Also, the drama film \u201cLo que siento por ti,\u201d (What I Feel For You) by Ra\u00fal Camilo and the documentary \u201cNana,\u201d by Tatiana Fern\u00e1ndez.
\nEver since the Vice President of the Dominican Republic, Dr. Margarita Cede\u00f1o, inaugurated the BIJRD in 2009, the film industry has been an important component of the Center\u2019s annual agenda.
\nThe Center\u2019s director, Dulce Elvira de los Santos, explained that the film industry is and will always be an important tool to transmit knowledge and culture to the overall population. Films provide viewers with infinite possibilities to discover different stories, landscapes, places and customs.
\nDuring the year the Library includes films in its regular programming, specifically films that are chosen for the enjoyment of the entire family. Programming also includes film workshops for young people between the ages of 13 through 18.
\nTo date, some 4,289 children, teenagers and young adults have enjoyed Dominican films that have been included in the Center\u2019s cultural programming. Some of the Dominican films exhibited are \u201cLuis,\u201d by Archie L\u00f3pez; \u201cAzul Magia,\u201d by Yoel Morales; \u201cMa\u00f1ana no te olvides,\u201d by Jos\u00e9 Enrique Pintor; \u201cS\u00faper Pap\u00e1,\u201d by Roberto \u00c1ngel Salcedo; \u201cDe pez en cuando,\u201d by Francisco Valdez; \u201cMar\u00eda Montez,\u201d by Vicente Pe\u00f1arrocha; \u201cDetective Willy,\u201d by Jos\u00e9 Mar\u00eda Cabral and \u201cY a Dios que me perdone\u201d, de \u00c1ngel Mu\u00f1iz, entre otras. <\/p>\n
PROGRAM:
\nTuesday, March 26: 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M.: \u201cLo que siento por ti.\u201d (What I Feel For You).
\nThis trilogy tells the story of Ana (Yordanka Ariosa), a single mother who was abandoned by her husband with her two Autistic children. It is their struggle to be accepted by their surrounding community. The story also tells the story of Jorge (Frank Perozo) and Diana (Nashla Bogaert), a couple that has been married for eight years and who have been struggling to have a child. The other is the beautiful story lived by (F\u00e9lix Germ\u00e1n), the father of a teenager with Down\u2019s Syndrome, whom he accompanies to participate in the II Latin American Special Olympics in Puerto Rico.
\nWednesday, March 27: 10:00 A.M. 4:00 P.M. \u201cMisi\u00f3n Estrella.\u201d
\nThis comedy\/action film tells the story of Teo (Javi Grull\u00f3n), a humble young delivery boy who works at a local grocery story in Villa Juana, a Santo Domingo neighborhood. Ever since he was a little boy Teo has wanted to participate in a popular international extreme sports reality show. In his efforts to reach his goal, he is forced to face serious challenges.<\/p>\n
Thursday, March 28: 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. \u201cNana\u201d
\nThis documentary is the story of the children of three women who had to leave their children in their homeland, under the care of others, in order to care for others. <\/p>\n
Friday, March 29, 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. \u201cHermanos.\u201d
\nThis comedy tells the story of an unexpected encounter between twin brothers who were separated at birth. It is a movie to be enjoyed by the entire family.<\/p>\n
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