11th Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival PUBLIC EVENTS PROGRAM
October 7-14

  

Edward James Olmos & the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF) proudly announces our Opening Night & Gabi Lifetime Achievement Award Gala presented by the Mexican Tourism Board and sponsored by Blockbuster

Sunday, October 7, 2007 •  5:00 PM
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Gabriel Figueroa Lifetime Achievement Award “GABI”
Ignacio López Tarso
Presentation: 6:00 PM
Sponsored by Fry’s Electronics
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Opening Night Film:
La Misma Luna (Under the Same Moon)
Directed by Patricia Riggen
(Fox Searchlight Pictures & Weinstein Company)

The Grauman’s Chinese Theater
6925 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, Ca 90028

Come and celebrate Mexico’s contribution to Latino World Cinema, as LALIFF brings together two generations of Latino filmmakers with the screening of Patricia Riggen’s feature directorial debut and the recognition of renowned Mexican actor Ignacio López Tarso.

The career of Mexican actor Ignacio López Tarso, 82, by presenting the 2007 Gabi Lifetime Achievement Award. A pioneer in Mexico’s development of film and television productions, López Tarso has worked on more than 150 plays and musicals, 50 feature films and 25 television productions.

After the presentation, please join us at our Opening Night Gala sponsored by Blockbuster.

The Highlands (by invitation/ticket purchase only)
Hollywood & Highland Complex 4th Floor
6801 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028
Entertainment: Johnny Polanco & His Orchestra

Invited guests as well as holders of purchased tickets are required to RSVP in order to secure seats at least 48 hours in advance to rsvp_opening@latinofilm.org or by calling 323-469-9066.

Cocktail Attire
Parking recommended at Hollywood & Highland complex

Tickets are Available for Purchase Online
Screening & Gala: $50.00

Screening & Presentation Only: $25.00

Under the Same Moon (La Misma Luna), the festival opening night feature, earned a standing ovation at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival for its poignant, emotionally rich tale of a mother and son living on opposite sides of the U.S.-Mexico border connected by an enduring love. Written by Ligiah Villalobos, the film stars Adrián Alonso, Kate del Castillo, Eugenio Derbez, Maya Zapata, Carmen Salinas, María Rojo, Mario Almada, and America Ferrera. The film also features a cameo appearance by the legendary Norteño band Los Tigres Del Norte who also contributed to the film’s soundtrack.

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