Película en español

Hi Everyone!

We discussed doing special events every couple of months. December was Tamales, but February is a movie. This event is for intermediate to advanced Spanish speakers. We will watch the movie in Spanish with Spanish subtitles if they are available.

The event will happen at my house, so we have to have met you before you can attend this event. The event is open to 5 participants besides myself and John for a total of seven. The couch seats 5 and John and I can sit on something else.

Lets arrive around 4:30pm to say hello and get situated, the movie will start at 5pm sharp. We can take 30 minutes after the movie to discuss it if we'd like, or people can go on their merry ways.

Below are my suggestions. Leave a comment on your preference! I've found movies from different areas that give a glimpse into local culture, with little to no violence or sexual themes. Some of them do cover tense topics however or have implied violence. I have never seen any of these movies but from my research they look like good candidates.

1. Machuca (Chile) — Drama / Coming‑of‑Age • 121 min
Ambientada en Santiago en los años 70, sigue la amistad entre dos niños de distintos orígenes sociales. La historia explora clase social, infancia y cambio a través de una mirada personal y reflexiva.

2. El viaje de Teo (México) — Drama • 99 min
Una película emotiva que sigue a un niño en una jornada de descubrimiento personal y amistad. Se centra en relaciones y reflexión más que en acción o intensidad.

3. El estudiante (México) — Drama • 95 min
Un hombre mayor se inscribe en la universidad y hace amistad con gente más joven. Explora propósito, aprendizaje y sentido de pertenencia en diferentes etapas de la vida.

4. El paseo (Colombia) — Comedia • ~90 min
Un viaje familiar se convierte en una serie de divertidos malentendidos y contratiempos. Esta comedia ligera aborda roles familiares, expectativas y situaciones cotidianas con humor.

Movie night rules:
- please limit talking during the movie.
- No standing on the couch
- please express opinions, thoughts, and feelings with respect.
- please speak in Spanish at least 80% of the time