Gala Film Fest -Fun Mexican Film, Director Talk and Reception - Must Buy Ticket!

We've had a good time at Gala Film Fest (Dec. 3-7) through the years - always nice receptions to socialize - and this looks like a fun movie.

MEXICO: Friday, December 5 at 7:00pm
CASI EL PARAÍSO / QUITE LIKE PARADISE
You can buy $5-$12 tickets here. You want Dec. 5 at 7pm.

Edgar San Juan, Mexico/Italy, 2024, 113 min. In Spanish, Italian, and English with English subtitles – COMEDY Recommended for audiences 16+ Talk-back with director Edgar San Juan. Reception courtesy of the Mexican Cultural Institute.
Quite Like Paradise is a dark satirical comedy about the art of deception. The story follows Ugo Conti, a charming young man who pretends to be a striking European aristocrat to lead a life of luxury. Arriving in Mexico City, Ugo quickly captivates the country’s high society. Reuniting with his former love, Frida Becker, he becomes entangled in a dangerous political power struggle. But when he falls from grace, the same society that once adored him turns against him with equal fervor. Shot in breathtaking locations across Italy and Mexico, and based on Luis Spota’s novel of the same name, this poignant debut feature by writer-producer Edgar San Juan offers a sharp critique of politics, class aspirations, and the influence of social media, bolstered by strong performances.