6 pm (opening reception at 5 pm)

The film cycle Parejas creativas showcases the cinematography of director Arturo Ripstein and screenwriter Paz Alicia Garciadiego, both from Mexico City, who have been working together since 1986. Ripstein, who began his career under the mentorship of Luis Buñuel, is considered one of the greatest Mexican filmmakers of all time. His creative partner and wife, Garciadiego, is an award-winning screenwriter; their latest collaboration is La calle de la amargura. Both are recipients of the Premio Mirada Internacional 28° FCM-PNR (Festival de Cine de Madrid-Plataforma de Nuevos Realizadores).

Free Event

La Nueva Jerusalem, a small religious community led by Papá Basilio and Mamá Dorita, is waiting for the end of the world and the second coming of Christ at the end of the 20th century. When a young follower, Tomasa, becomes the “chosen one” who will serve as the sect’s new leader, unusual new rules are imposed on the community.

1988; Spanish with English subtitles; 116 minutes; rated PG-13.

This screening is preceded by an opening reception for the series with the Consul of Mexico in Albuquerque.
Parejas creativas: Film Schedule
September 23: El evangelio de las maravillas (1988)
September 24: Así es la vida (2000)
September 30: Las razones del corazón (2011)
October1: La calle de la amargura (2015)