Event

TIO & MODERN LOVE

TIO (Uncle)

Northwest Coast Premiere

Directed by Juan Medina

2021

Mexico

Animation

Duration: 13'

Spanish w/ English subtitles

Synopsis:

On his first day of work as a miner, Martin, a cocky teenager will learn the importance of rituals and respect for ancestors.

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MODERN LOVE (Amor Moderno)

Northwest Coast Premiere

Directed by Matías Meyer

2021

Mexico

Drama, Comedy, Dramedy, Family

Duration: 83'

Spanish w/ English subtitles

Cast: Concepción Vázquez, Rubén Pablos, Andrés Almeida, Isle Salas

Synopsis:

The unexpected death of Armida forces Alex, her youngest son, to return from Argentina to Mexico City for the funeral. At the wake, Alex finds himself face-to-face with his estranged father, Don Luis, and his elder brother Carlos, who he bears a grudge against. The appearance of Rocío, a mysterious woman no one seems to know, upsets the dynamics of existing relationships between the family members, friends and couples involved.

* Seattle Latino Film Festival will strictly follow federal, state and local Covid-19 protocols. Hand sanitizers and masks will be provided on site. Attendees regardless of vaccine status should plan on wearing masks for the movie theater screenings where social distance is not possible.

*Parking available on the street or at the Walgreens's parking crossing the Rainier Ave.