Cine Las Americas announced today the full list of films that will screen during the 17th Cine Las Americas International Film Festival, which runs April 22-27, 2014.
The Marchesa Hall and Theater, Austin Film Society's new home for classic, independent and art house film programming, will feature Opening and Closing nights, international new releases, and 'Hecho en Tejas,' a rich selection of films made in Texas.
Marchesa will also host a retrospective of films by pioneer Mexican American filmmaker Efraín Gutiérrez. A native of west San Antonio, Guriérrez single-handedly won a place in Texas cinemas for Chicano films during the seventies. The director, actor, writer and producer will be in attendance for the screening of three feature films and one short documentary, presented in restored archival 35mm prints.
The Alamo Drafthouse Village will be home for the festival with two auditoriums, screening the full Narrative Competition lineup including twelve feature films and as many short films. New Releases and films screening in the official selection of the program will complement this schedule. The Village allows for festival goers to decide between multiple screenings and reprisals, and selected screenings will have directors and talent in attendance.