The Shape Of Things To Come

Original Title • Tiempos Futuros

Director	Country	Year	Genre	Duration
Victor Checa	Peru	2022	Science Fiction	1hr 22m

Synopsis in English

V. Checa’s feature debut takes place in a dystopian Peruvian city that could very well be Lima and where 12-year-old Teo helps his father work on a machine that can actually make rain in a place that has never seen it. To help his father find the parts that he needs, Teo becomes involved with a gang of young spies with whom he embarks on a series of adventures which will make him question his father’s obsession.

Director Víctor Checa is scheduled to attend this screening.

Sinopsis en Español

El primer largometraje de V. Checa tiene lugar en una ciudad peruana distópica que bien podría ser Lima y donde Teo, de 12 años, ayuda a su padre en la construcción de una máquina que pueda hacer llover en un lugar que nunca ha visto lluvia. Para ayudar a su padre a encontrar las piezas que necesita, Teo se involucra con una banda de jóvenes espías con los que se embarca en una serie de aventuras que le harán cuestionar la obsesión de su padre.

El director Víctor Checa estará presente en esta proyección.

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SHORT FILM

Lunch Break • Chão de Fábrica

Director	Country	Year	Genre	Duration
Nina Kopko	Brazil	2021	Drama	24m

Synopsis in English

Brazil, 1979. During lunch time, the machines turn off. Four female workers have their lunch break inside the ladies’ room, at a metallurgical factory. Between laughs and scuffles, each one has a secret of their own.

Sinopse em português

Brasil, 1979. As máquinas desligam para o horário do almoço dentro de uma metalúrgica de São Bernardo do Campo. Quatro operárias comem dentro do banheiro feminino. Entre risos e conflitos, cada uma guarda o seu segredo.