Film Screening: Dos Tipos de Cuidado (Two Careful Fellows)
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Presented by the Chan Centre in partnership with The Cinematheque and The Consulate General of Mexico in Vancouver
Indulge your nostalgia for the Época de Oro del Cine Mexicano (Golden Age of Mexican Cinema) with this beloved black and white film that follows the trials and tribulations of two best friends turned enemies. Featuring iconic Mexican singers and actors Jorge Negrete, aka “El Charro Cantor,” and Pedro Infante. Music by Manuel Esperon. Directed by Ismael Rodríguez, 1953, 111 min.
Pre-screening Talk: At 7pm, directly before the film screening, audiences will be treated to a short introductory talk by Alex Alegria. Alex is a bandleader, vocalist, and guitarist from Vancouver’s own Mariachi Los Dorados. He will be giving a brief introduction to the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema and discussing the importance of Pedro Infante and Jorge Negrete to Mexican identity.
Cinematheque Film Screenings: This film is part of Chan Centre Connects, and is one of four music-inspired films that have been curated to accompany Chan Centre Presents performances.
