Santo Domingo, July 23, 2019 \u2013 On July 18 the organizers of the XIV International Children\u2019s Film Festival (FICI) announced that the annual event will feature more than 25 films and short documentaries that will be exhibited from July 25-31. The films will be exhibited in various theaters in Santo Domingo and Santiago, the country\u2019s second largest city.
\nThe popular movie theaters situated in Agora Mall, Sambil shopping center and Occidental Mall, in Santo Domingo, and Terra Mall in Santiago, will feature all films participating in the Festival.
\nThe film \u201cColours,\u201d directed by Luis Cepeda, will formally open the XIVth Festival, a program sponsored by the Office of the Vice President of the Republic, Dr. Margarita Cede\u00f1o through the Children and Youth Library of the D.R. (BIJRD) to promote educational entertainment as well as encourage children to enjoy and become familiar with the film industry.
\nDuring the entire week the Festival program will include fun movies and short documentaries that will encourage human values and help form tolerant and well-informed viewers.
\nAs special guest, Festival organizers have invited Carlos C\u00e9spedes, director of the Children and Youth Audiovisual Festival of Venezuela (FICI).
\nThis year the following movies will be exhibited: Corriendo como el viento (China); El libro de Lila (Colombia); Ana y Bruno (Mexico); Colours, Lo que siento por ti; Misi\u00f3n estrella; Lotoman and Tub\u00e9rculo Gourmet (Dominican Republic); Detr\u00e1s de la puerta azul (Poland); Harvie y el museo m\u00e1gico (Czech Republic); Anka and The Mystery of Green Hill (Croatia).
\nFrom Germany: La reina de Niendorf; El ni\u00f1o que vendi\u00f3 su risa; Amelie Rennt y Wendy; Spiderman: un nuevo universo (United States). Also, a series of short documentaries from Cuba, such as Crecer; El d\u00eda que el mar lleg\u00f3 hasta Bento; Los hombres y las guerras y Ver\u00f3nica y yo. Also, La ni\u00f1a y las estrellas (Nicaragua) and Un para\u00edso en el mundo (Venezuela).
\nAt the same time, the Children and Youth Library will also carry out an ample information program that includes film workshops and special presentations headed by actors and filmmakers Katherine Montes, Carlos C\u00e9spedes and Miguel Fern\u00e1ndez Alfaro. <\/p>\n
As is the annual tradition, the jury will consist of children who are participating in the Library\u2019s film workshop. After participating in an intensive film appreciation workshop, headed by Professor Alfredo Castera, they will be responsible for choosing the film that will receive the award \u201cMargarita de Oro.\u201d
\nAt the end of the Festival the best productions that participated in the Third Short Film Contest of the Venezuelan Film Institute, with participants ranging in ages from 18-13, will be distinguished with awards. The projects presented include film contents that include love, peace, tolerance, dialogue, justice, freedom, liberty and solidarity, among others.
\nThe FICI is a cultural activity directed at children who come from low-income households. The program allows these children to become involved and aware of the film industry.
\nEducational Program
\nFrom July 22 to 26 the Dominican General Film Directorate (DGCINE) will sponsor the workshop \u201cLet\u2019s Play Acting,\u201d headed by renowned acting coach Katherine Montes. The workshop will be held from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Library.
\nOn Friday, July 26, beginning at 2:00 p.m. the Media and Infancy Seminar, taught by Carlos C\u00e9spedes, executive director of the FICI, from Venezuela. The seminar will conclude on Saturday, July 27. The hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Library\u2019s Auditorium.
\nFinally, on July 29, at 6:00 p.m., acting coaches Katherine Montes and Miguel Fern\u00e1ndez will deliver a special presentation titled \u201cMy Child Wants to be an Actor.\u201d
\nSource: http:\/\/dgcine.gob.do\/web\/2019\/07\/la-pelicula-colours-abrira-el-xiv-festival-internacional-de-cine-infantil\/
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