Hispanic Film Festival 2017
- Date and time
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, September 20, 2017
- Description
The Modern and Classical Languages Department and Pragda Spanish Film Club are pleased to announce that they are bringing to campus the 2017 Hispanic Film Festival. This film series will present a wide range of award-winning movies spanning different parts of Latin America to showcase identity and culture through migration.
Screening: The Return (2012) (El regreso)
The Return is the story of a delightful and life-changing journey back to Costa Rica. After living 10 years in New York, 30-year-old Antonio returns to San José where he is forced to deal with the realities he ran away from. He is welcomed by his intense sister, Amanda, whose husband recently abandoned her, and their young son, Into, who is apprehensive about Antonio's presence. When things take an unexpected turn, Antonio is forced to remain home far longer than he had anticipated.
- Event sponsor
- Languages, Cultures and Religions Department
- Admission
Free
- Open to public, alumni, current students, faculty, staff
- Location
Additional information
- Event contact
- Rodriguez de la Vega, Vanessa
- Assistant Professor of Spanish
- VRodriguezdelaVega@MissouriState.edu
- 417-836-4202