Screening of Lavoura Arcaica (To the Left of the Father) directed by Luiz Fernando Carvalho
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
James Bridges Theater
Melnitz Hall 1409
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Lavoura Arcaica is an inverse version of the parable of the prodigal son and is set in the context of a Lebanese family settled in Brazil. André (Selton Mello), the younger rebellious son, has run away from home in protest of his father’s severity and old-fashioned ways and his mother’s overbearing tenderness. Pedro (Leonardo Medeiros) is sent after him to convince him to return home. Through André’s memories we learn of all the circumstances leading up to his rupture with his family.
In Portuguese with English subtitles. Parking available in lot 3 $9
Cost : Free and open to the public
Gloria Tovar
310-825-4571
gtovar@international.ucla.edu Sponsor(s): Latin American Institute, Center for Brazilian Studies, Consulate General of Brazil - Los Angeles,
GLOBO Universidade, Brazil