Hollywood Owes Its Success to These Women Who Propelled Its Beginnings
- Entertainment
- April 22, 2022
Chilean filmmaker Maite Alberdi’s ‘La Memoria Infinita’ competes for an Oscar, highlighting her trailblazing journey and marking a significant moment for Latin American cinema, with themes resonating across the region’s historical and emotional landscape.
READ MOREChilean filmmaker Maite Alberdi seeks Goya success with ‘The Infinite Memory’ after two previous nominations fell short. This intensely personal documentary, exploring themes of love, memory, and the impact of Alzheimer’s, showcases Alberdi’s unique storytelling approach. As the Oscars loom, she remains hopeful yet cautious, reflecting on the unpredictable nature of awards and the stiff competition.
READ MOREThe Venezuelan government and cultural community paid homage in Caracas to artist Julieta Hernández, a femicide victim in the Brazilian Amazon, honoring her life and contributions to the arts.
READ MOREA recital featuring waltzes and polkas created by women will welcome 2024 on January 1st, providing an alternative to the traditional New Year’s concert by the Vienna Philharmonic, which, in its 84 editions, has never programmed a piece by a female composer.
READ MORECelebrating its 19th iteration from Wednesday to Sunday, November 5, the International Showcase of Women in Film and Television in Mexico highlights the growing influence and diversity of women in the industry, featuring 16 feature films and 22 shorts. Esteemed filmmaker Busi Cortés, renowned for her work “El secreto de Romelia,” will be honored with the prestigious “La Musa” award, embodying the event’s spirit of female empowerment and achievement in cinema.
READ MOREMexican filmmaker Elisa Miller delved into a world of obsession and artistic transformation as she adapted Fernanda Melchor’s novel, “Hurricane Season,” into a captivating film. Set to premiere at the Morelia International Film Festival, “Hurricane Season” explores a gritty reality that transcends borders, portraying a haunting love, violence, and human diversity narrative.
READ MOREKarol G announced her Latin American tour and concert in her native Medellin on December 1 at the “Mañana Sera Bonito Fest.”
READ MORE“El Jefe” is Shakira’s new song. This moves away from the predominant theme of the Barranquillera’s latest hits, heartbreak, to sing about labor injustice.
READ MOREAttendance at concerts by Latin American artists not only reaches the attendance figures of international artists in the region. They already compete, even, with English-speaking artists outside of Latin America.
READ MOREKarol G will receive the Billboard Spirit of Hope award for her work to empower women. We tell you about her musical career and about a facet of the singer that you probably didn’t know: her philanthropic work.
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