Ciclo de Cine
580 Urriola, Cerro Alegre
Friday nights from 20.00hrs
Free cinema nights are getting common in these parts, but none offer such affection for the civic history and filmmakers of Valparaiso as Ciclo de Cine. The colectivo artistico ciudad puerto have been at it for over a month now, with their Friday night open invitation gathering popularity. The theme is simple and successful: showcase films made in and about Valparaiso from the last 50 years and bookend the evening with an introduction and post film discussion. Hosted by Simone and Pilar in their house in Cerro Alegre, you can get swallowed up in one of the huge black sofas or for the more robust amongst you pull up a wooden stool, to watch the screening in the living room. From the first week in June the offerings have spanned subject matter from circuses to port cermonies to disillusioned priests. And multiple images of ascensors doing what they do best. Best of all the daily life in Valpo is given a colour to match the buildings. Anyone interested in the recent history can glean a lot from the style of porteno pelicula as the evolution of the city is recorded in film. Ya No Basta Con Rezar gave voice to rebellion within the church and underlying dissatisfaction in society, while Belgian director Jons Ivenz's A Valparaiso was a loving ode to the city in cod documentary fashion. Usual suspects include local director Aldo Francia, whose films have provided the entertainment on two evenings. Commentary comes from film officienado Silvio Cuneo and Simone. As the collective continue in the same vein through July, it’s worth paying a visit, stock up on some navigador, hot wine with naranja, and let the film reel uncover more about the people and passion within Valparaiso in recent times.
Jon :o
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