Country: Spain 2008
Plots keywords: Documentary | Gangs
Language: Español – English subtitles
Director and Writer: Christian Poveda
Production Co: Coproducción España-México-Francia; Aquelarre Servicios Cinematograficos / El Caiman / La Femme Endormie
Runtime: 91 min.
La vida loca
Documental sobre la Mara 18 y, colateralmente, sobre su enconada rival, la Mara Salvatrucha, bandas creadas a partir de modelos surgidos en la ciudad de Los Ángeles, que siembran el terror en El Salvador. Una historia de una imaginería contemporánea creada en un mundo globalizado y que describe los orígenes de uno de los probables mitos fundadores del crimen organizado. Por último, como dato trágico y escalofriante, su director, Christian Poveda, fue asesinado de un tiro en la cabeza en septiembre del 2009 por un miembro de las maras.
Esta película contiene lenguaje e imágenes que pueden afectar su sensibilidad.
La vida loca
“La Vida Loca” reflects a depressing and hopeless reality. The documentary, by photojournalist and filmmaker Christian Poveda, follows some of the members of “la dieciocho”, the so-called 18th Street gang in a poor San Salvador neighborhood.
This movie contains language and images that can affect your sensitivity.
FILM SERIES: The History Through Cinema
A spirited holiday celebration
A joyful concert experience featuring music from the cathedrals of Mexico and beyond. Fusing Old World Baroque traditions with New World rhythms and dance, these festive works showcase the broad range of cultures and music in the 17th-century Americas. With vocals, percussion and the energy of Mercury, this will truly be a holiday celebration to remember.
This concert is made possible in part by the Houston Endowment and the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance.
If you are an IHCH member send us an email at institute@ihch.org to request a promo code for a 25% off your tickets.
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*Evento en español.
Did you know that there have been eleven Nobel Literature prizes awarded to authors from Spain and Latin America since the 1900s? And, that most of these authors are widely available in English translation? This webinar will explore the work of these authors, including possible approaches to reading and understanding the works in translation or in Spanish, and the author’s connections with the United States.
Dr. María E. Pérez is a retired professor from the Department of Hispanic Studies of the University of Houston. Since her retirement, she has been active in Hispanic organizations in Houston, including the Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston, where she currently serves as a Board Member.
Previous registration required.
https://aarp.cvent.com/TX-1013-HH
*This event is presented by AARP *Event in English