Latin American Film Series: En la puta vida

Event:	Latin American Film Series: En la puta vida The Center for Latin American Studies is focusing its spring quarter film series on "Young Latin American Film Makers." As part of its continuing outreach efforts to educate the community about business, politics, culture and the arts in Latin America, the center selects films that will help the public enhance its knowledge and understanding of this region of the world. The films are in Spanish with English subtitles, and are free and open to the public. Elisa dreams of opening her own hairdressing salon in one of the rich districts of the Uruguayan capital. A bit of a rebel, Elisa decides to move out of he mother's house with her two children. She breaks up with her boss who has infuriated her by not wanting to get married. Her best friend finds her a job in the local brothel and soon she winds up in a downward spiral into prostitution that leads her to Barcelona, Spain. The film's mix of drama, comedy and social commentary has made it a film festival favorite. Beatriz Flores Silva, Uruguay/ Argentina/ Cuba/ Mexico/ Spain, 2001, 100.'
Date and time:	May 14, 2008 7:30 PM
Location:	Area on Campus: 180 Hagerty Hall, 1775 College Road, OSU Campus
Contact:	Not given
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Event category:	International Affairs
Event Type:	Film

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