As part of a new initiative created by the National Center for the Arts (Cenart) in collaboration with the National Arts Cinematheque, it will be offered during May and the first week of June. free screening of five classic filmsand the best thing is that the cycle will open with Macarius (1960).
This initiative called “Outdoor Movie Monday” will take place in the green areas of the Cenart, This with the intention of promoting culture and entertainment in a space that encourages coexistence in a relaxed and family atmosphere.
This film series It is an alternative for all those lovers of cinema who want to start their week with the screening of classic movies while enjoying a nighttime atmosphere in the company of their loved ones.
The best thing about this proposal is that entry is free, the only thing you have to do is arrive early to reserve your spot.
- This cycle will open with the screening of a Mexican classic, Macarius (1960) by Roberto Gabaldón, which went down in history as the first Mexican film to be considered for the Academy Awards.
The film is based on the novel of the same name by B. Traven, set in colonial Mexico, which tells the story of Macario, a poor farmer who dreams of eating a turkey without having to share it with anyone. On the eve of the Day of the Dead, Macario meets three mystical characters: the Devil, God and Death. After refusing to share his banquet with the Devil and God, he decides to offer it to Death, who in return will grant him a balm to prolong the lives of convalescents, as long as she allows it.
The projection will be Monday, May 6 at 7:00 p.m..
- The second film to be screened is Even the Wind is Afraid (1968)
This horror and suspense film was directed by Carlos Enrique Taboada. The plot focuses on a group of boarding school students who become involved in supernatural events linked to the spirit of a former student, Andrea, who years ago committed suicide and her ghost still haunts the institution. The director of the boarding school, Bernarda, who hides secrets related to Andrea’s death, tries to maintain order while the students begin to experience paranormal phenomena associated with the boarding school tower, the place where Andrea died and whose access is strictly prohibited.
The projection will be May 13 at 7:00 p.m..
- The third movie is Stone Book (1969)
A horror film directed by Carlos Enrique Taboada. The story revolves around a girl named Silvia, who moves into her stepfather’s mansion with her mother. There, Silvia becomes friends with Hugo, a boy that only she seems to see and who is always next to an ancient statue in the mansion’s gardens. The family and servants are concerned about Silvia’s behavior, believing that Hugo is just an imaginary friend of hers. However, inexplicable and terrifying events begin to happen around the figure of Hugo and the statue, slowly revealing that the boy’s presence is connected to dark family secrets and a tragic story from the past.
The projection will be May 20 at 7:00 p.m..
- The fourth film is Blacker than Night (1975)
This is a horror film directed by Carlos Enrique Taboada. The plot centers on four young women who inherit an old mansion from one of them’s aunt, Ofelia. Along with the mansion, they also inherit a peculiar black cat named Bécquer. The aunt leaves the care of the cat as the only condition for receiving the inheritance. However, things take a dark turn when, in an act of negligence, the cat dies.
It will be projected May 27 at 7:00 p.m.
- The fifth film that closes this cycle is Poison for the Fairies (1986)
The film was directed by Carlos Enrique Taboada. The plot focuses on the intense and complex relationship between two girls, Flavia and Verónica, in the environment of a private school in the 60s. Verónica, coming from a dark and lonely family context, convinces Flavia that she has witch powers. , establishing a relationship of manipulation and dependency.
Its screening will take place on June 3 at 7:00 p.m..
He Cenart It is located at Avenida Río Churubusco number 79, Country Club Churubusco, Coyoacán mayor’s office, in Mexico City. The closest Metro stations are Ermita and General Anaya on Line 2.
Remember that the performances are free, so you must arrive early to reserve your spot, as space is limited.
