The Heart (El Corazón)
Director: Diego García Moreno, 2006, Colombia, 80min
Venue: Roxy Bar & Screen
UK Première
A double bill with Buddha’s Lost Children. Part of LIDF Sunday at The Roxy (Part 2).
“The symbol of the heart lies at the heart of the symbolic world” R Guénon
The intertwined lives of two very different Colombian couples, brought together by unexpected circumstances. A soldier is badly injured by shrapnel from a landmine. Despite severe damage to his heart, his life is saved by a cardiovascular surgeon. The soldier is forced to retire from the army but, inspired by love for his new wife and the child they are expecting, he battles to earn a living. At the same time, the surgeon’s wife is diagnosed with cardiac arrhythmia. Laced with symbolism and humour, this is a subtle examination of the relationship between mortality and religion.
A rare opportunity to see a documentary that has been a big success on the Latin American film festival circuit. Features some animation?
This film is followed by Buddha’s Lost Children at 8:00pm, and is the second part of a day of films at the Roxy on Sunday 30 March 2008.
TICKETS
£5.00
Tickets can be booked through the LIDF website on www.lidf.co.uk
Tickets will be available on the door, but seats are limited and you are advised to book in advance.
The Roxy Cinema are offering all festival-goers a half-price bottle of wine with any food order, for the week of the festival. See Roxy website for restaurant details.
