As in previous years, World Cinema Amsterdam will again also takes place in the open air, with four beautiful films screening outdoors. The open air films for this 6th WCA come from Peru, Colombia, Cuba and India. The films will start as soon as the sun sets (9.30 pm). But of course, you are absolutely welcome to come earlier and enjoy drinks, bites and tunes from our DJ.
The four open air movies will be screened at Vondelpark Openluchttheater on August 7, 8, 14 and 15, from August 19 to 22 at Marie Heinekenplein, from August 20 to 22 at the Q-factory in Amsterdam-Oost and last but not least a few festival movies will also be screened at the On the Roofff-festival on the 16th floor of the VU university main building (31 August to 4 Sept).
A LOS 40
Bruno Ascenzo | Peru | 2014 | 90'
A delightful, graceful comedy from Peru. 40-something-year-olds Lourdes, Julia, Francesca, Sofia, Anita and Barbara were high-school classmates some 25 years ago. Time for a reunion lunch, decides eccentric Lourdes and so she invites the then girls, now women over, as well as their partners. It will be a memorable get-together.
Sa 8/08 Vondelpark Open Air Theatre
Fr 21/08 Marie Heinekenplein
Sa 22/08 Q-Factory
CONDUCTA
Ernesto Daranas | Cuba | 2014 | 108'
Heart-warming classroom drama about aging teacher Carmela, who has a soft spot for children from broken families, children who grow up in poverty, in short, children who are struggling. Chala for instance, an 11-year-old troublemaker. After yet another incident, the head teacher wants to expel Chala from school, but Carmela comes to the kid's defence. This however brings her into conflict with the school board and she is threatened with suspension.
Fr 7/08 Vondelpark Open Air Theatre
Thu 20/08 Q-Factory
Sa 22/08 Marie Heinekenplein
THE CROW'S EGG
M. Manikandan | India | 2014 | 99'
A social-realistic film doesn't have to be always dark or sad, that is what director M. Manikandan proves with his last film. On a very old TV, brothers Ramesh and Ramesh Thilaganathan watch an advertisement for a pizzeria. What a deliciously looking pizza... they have to try it, at least once.
Sa 15/08 Vondelpark Open Air Theatre
Wed 19/8 Marie Heinekenplein
TODOS SE VAN
Sergio Cabrera | Colombia | 2015 | 107'
When Cabrera read Cuban writer Wendy Guerra's autobiographical novel Todos se van he decided to turn the book into a film. Set in the 80's; Cuba is in the grip of a serious economic crisis. Eva and Manuel are waging a battle over custody of their 8-year-old daughter Nieve. Their conflict escalates.
Fr 14/08 Vondelpark Open Air Theatre
Thu 20/08 Marie Heinekenplein
Fr 21/08 Q-Factory