Cinema Tropical
A monthly series that showcases recent Latin American films every third Wednesday. Curated by Cinema Tropical.

Sábado (Saturday) (2001) Argentina 72min
Wed, Nov 19 at 4:30, 6:50, 9:10pm
Directed by Juan Villegas
On a lazy Saturday in Buenos Aires, coincidence and chance lead three couples to cross paths and exchange partners very briefly. Juan Villegas' taut script and astute eye for detail are matched by a cracking ensemble cast, to offer a special brand of humor defined by narrative rhythm and absurdities. In Spanish with English subtitles.

War Takes (Tomas De Guerra) (2002) Columbia/UK 108min
Wed, Dec 17 at 4:30, 6:50, 9:10pm
Directed by Patricia Castaño and Adelaida Trujillo
For over four years, three Colombian filmmakers turned their cameras on themselves, using personal stories to expose the tough reality in their violent, war-ravaged country. The humor borders on surreal as the film moves between conversations in the jungle with guerrillas to elegant dinner parties with society's elite. With Entrecuartos (2002) Columbia. Directed by Luis Eduardo Merino. The lives of a diverse group of tenants who are unable to venture outside their building take a sudden change with the arrival of a