SERIES DESCRIPTION
One of the smallest countries in South America, Uruguay now boasts one of the finest young film scenes in Latin America. BAMcinématek and Cinema Tropical team up to present this rare opportunity to discover the revitalized cinema of Uruguay. Co-programmed by Carlos Gutierrez. Supported, in part, by the Embassy of the United States in Montevideo, Uruguay. All films in Spanish with English subtitles.
Special thanks to Nahir Lois, Robert Zimmerman, Embassy of the United States of America in Montevideo, Uruguay; Consul General Adriana Lissidini, Karla Enseñat, Consulate General of Uruguay in New York; Martin Papich, Mariana Rizzo, Instituto de Cine y Audiovisual del Uruguay; Santhosh Daniel, Chris Wiggum, Global Film Initiative; Rebeca Conget, Cambria Matlow, Claire Weingarten, Film Movement; Clemence Taillandier, Zeitgeist Films; Sandro Fiorin, Alex Garcia, Cristina Garza, FiGa Films; Sergio Gándara, Patricia Méndez, Parox; Alan Shapiro.
RELATED LINKS
Variety on the BAMcinématek series ¡Go Uruguay!
"Buoyed by a vibrant film scene and savvy government aid, the tiny South American nation of Uruguay has started to draw international attention." More
NY Daily News on the the BAMcinématek series ¡Go Uruguay!
"¡Go Uruguay! offers a rare chance to discover the growing film industry of Uruguay, which last year produced a record 16 features." More