A film directed by S?rgio Bianchi.

Wednesday, May 5, 2010
7:30 PM
James Bridges Theater
Melnitz Hall 1409
Los Angeles, CA 90095

Quanto Vale ou É Por Quilo? (What is it Worth?), a provocative free adaptation of Machado de Assis's short story "Pai Contra Mãe" directed by Sérgio Bianchi, portrays two epochs that are apparently different but that reveal similarities in their perverse socio-economic dynamics shaped by corruption, violence, and enormous social disparities. In the 18th century, slave hunters pursued and sold slaves to plantation owners for one reason: profit. Today, nonprofit organizations—the so-called “the third sector”— exploit the people’s misery, occupying the spaces left by the absence of the state’s social services, but also with the ultimate objective of turning a profit. With a cutting sense of humor and a stellar cast, Quanto Vale ou É Por Quilo? shows how time goes by but nothing changes

In Portuguese with English subtitles. Parking information: the closest parking lot is Structure #3. Visitors may purchase daily parking permits (Currently $10) by stopping at the Information & Parking booths. The closest one to Lot #3 is located in Hilgard and Westholme Ave. Parking Pay Stations : Simply drive to the nearest self-service Pay Station location found in lots and structures throughout campus. Please read the posted signs and screen prompts for Pay by Space or Pay and Display directions. Pay Stations allow you to select the time you need to spend on campus and pay accordingly (all-day passes can also be purchased). For driving directions, please use the interactive UCLA Campus Map. http://maps.ucla.edu/campus/

Cost : Free and open to the public

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Sponsor(s): Latin American Institute, Center for Brazilian Studies, Consulate General of Brazil - Los Angeles