2009 Sydney Latin American Film Festival

El Acuarelista

A beautifully shot film about an artist trying to deal with the demands of society.

Dendy Opera Quays (details)

5:00pm Saturday 5th September

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The Watercolorist

El Acuarelista

A beautifully shot film about an artist trying to deal with the demands of society.

Daniel Ró, 2008, Feature, Peru, 88min, Spanish with English subtitles

Quitting his job as a clerk and moving out of the family home, ‘T’ attempts to fulfil a lifelong dream to become a watercolour artist. An old apartment block in the city centre provides the perfect backdrop to bring to life his vision. But his perfect solitude is interrupted by his nosy, small-minded neighbours. Escaping to the privacy of his bathroom, can ‘T’ finally paint his watercolour?

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El silencio de los sapos

Claudia Pinto Emperador, 2007, Short, Venezuela, 14min, Spanish with English subtitles