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- Martin Caparros sigue tras los pasos de Hernan Cortez en la conquista de Mexico. Martin Caparros follows on the steps of Hernan Cortez during the conquest of Mexico.
- "Samba on your feet," a documentary by Eduardo Montes-Bradley, explores the shared roots of Carnival and Samba in Brazil and how they've come together to form a unique and vibrant culture. The journey begins behind the scenes of Rio de Janeiro's Samba schools. Here, we witness the hard work and dedication of choreographers, dancers, musicians, and costume makers coming together in the spirit of teamwork and collaboration to create a spectacle that celebrates the infectious rhythms of Samba. The camera of Montes-Bradley also explores nearby favelas, where the audience discovers more links between Carnival and Samba and learns about the cultural history linking both to common African traditions. Cultural historian Haroldo Costa is our host on this pilgrimage to the roots illuminating the importance of Samba in Brazilian culture and explaining its influences on Carnival. Whether you're a music enthusiast or simply curious about the African diaspora and Latin American culture, we invite you to join us on this extraordinary journey to the world of Carnival and Samba in Brazil.
- A television program celebrating Jorge Luis Borge's 80th birthday serves Montes-Bradley to amplify the dialogue with others, including those who, like Mick Jagger, Héctor Babenco, Humberto Ecco, and Bernardo Bertolucci, has delved into Borges's imagination to create their masterpieces on the screen. Particularly relevant are here the interventions of Franco Lucentini and Martin Caparrós. The result is highly entertaining and thought-provoking, leaving the audience with a much deeper understanding of Jorge Luis Borges and the literature. Whether you're a passionate reader or an avid admirer of Borges, this early, and awarded documentary by Montes-Bradley, promises to be a captivating experience.