#9. Chico & Rita
Directors: Javier Mariscal, Fernando Trueba
Cast: Limara Meneses, Eman Xor Oña, Mario Guerra
Distributor: Rights Available.
Buzz: Receiving it’s world premiere in the mountain setting of Telluride before the cityscape of Toronto, I’m hearing that illustrated Spanish helmer Fernando Trueba’s co-directed pic is an animated version that will draw comparisons to Buena Vista Social Club.
The Gist: Cuba, 1948. Chico is a young piano player with big dreams. Rita is a beautiful singer with an extraordinary voice. Music and romantic desire unites them, but their journey – in the tradition of the Latin ballad, the bolero – brings heartache and torment. From Havana to New York, Paris, Hollywood and Las Vegas, two passionate individuals battle impossible odds to unite in music and love.
TIFF Schedule: Thursday September 16 9:00:00 PM VARSITY 8
Friday September 17 9:00:00 AM Tiff Bell LightBox 1
Sunday September 19 9:15:00 PM SCOTIABANK THEATRE 4
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