HFFNY 2017 Tribute to Legendary Cuban Animator Juan Padrón

By: Mar. 07, 2017
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Juan Padrón is turning 70! To honor the father of Cuban feature film animation, we are screening some of our favorite films: from his cult classic ¡Vampiros en La Habana! to the sequel Más Vampiros en La Habana, to his kid-friendly Elpidio Valdés.

SCREENINGS:

ELPIDO VALDÉS
Juan Padrón | Cuba | 1979 | Animation | 70min
Meet the animated hero who has entertained Cuba's children for over 35 years: Elpidio Valdés.
4/6 @ 6:30PM -- THE CELEMENTE

MÁS VAMPIROS EN LA HABANA / MORE VAMPIRES IN HAVANA
Juan Padrón | Cuba | 2003 | Animation | 80min
Vampires are back in Havana! Who will prevail in the fight for an even more powerful sunscreen in this sexy sequel to the cult classic Vampiros en La Habana?
4/5 @ 7:00PM -- THE CELEMENTE

VAMPIROS EN LA HABANA! / VAMPIRES IN HAVANA!
Juan Padrón | Cuba | 1985 | Animation | 75min
Two vampire clans, one American the other from Eastern Europe, battle it out on the streets of 1930s Havana to get their hands on a secret formula for a high-power sunscreen. Part political satire, part hilarious spoof of horror and gangster movies, the zany action that ensues is set to hot Latin jazz soundtrack by Arturo Sandoval.
4/4 @ 7:15PM -- NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY

SPECIAL ART EXHIBITION
JUAN PADRÓN: FROM HAVANA TO NEW YORK
Opens Monday, April 3 @ 6:30PM -- Abrazo Interno Gallery, The Clemente

HFFNY partners with the Clemento Soto Velez Cultural and Educational Center to exhibit the paintings and drawings of Padrón's illustrious career- especially those of vampires and beloved Cuban superhero Elpido Valdés.
Curated by Alexis Mendoza

About HFFNY
HFFNY has established itself as an integral site of cultural celebration for and of the Latino community of NYC, as well as one of the most prominent Latino international film festivals in the U.S. Annually, the Festival promotes the richness and diversity of Latino voices with programs that feature an international variety of award-winning films, Q&A sessions, retrospectives, and panel discussions with notable local and international directors, actors, and producers. As a platform for the artistic and cultural exchange, HFFNY celebrates the work of existing and emerging Latino talent while creating bridges between filmmakers and the people of NYC.


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