The 'Semana Sitges' returns to Argentina
06 Dec 2021
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Co-organized by the INCAA (Argentina) and the Sitges - International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia, 'Sitges Week' brings a selection of productions screened at its 54th edition to Latin America.
The very best fantastic genre films will be coming to Argentina from December 2nd to the 5th.
This section will be presented on December 2nd by the Director of the Sitges Foundation, Mònica Garcia i Massagué and the assistant artistic director and Brigadoon programmer, Diego López-Fernández.
In addition, the Sitges organizers will also participate in different activities organized by Ventana Sur including the 'Meeting With the Festivals', an encounter with sector directors and producers, and the presentation of the Blood Window Screenings Award, given to that project considered worthy of being part of the next edition of the Blood Window Showcase at the Marché du Film in Cannes as well as of participating in next year's Sitges Film Festival 2022.
Additionally, Mònica Garcia i Massagué is a member of the Blood Window LAB: Pitching Sessions where they evaluate the viability of and help to get projects off the ground that are looking for global distribution and international sales agents.
Sitges' new initiative, WomaninFan, will also have its moment of glory in Latin America. It will take place on Monday, November 29th at 3 pm (Argentinean time) with the round table WomaninFan Latam: Female Latin American Filmmakers who DO Make Genre. The talk, with the participation of director Laura Casabé and Jimena Monteoliva, director and producer, and moderated by the Foundation's Director, Mònica Garcia i Massagué, can be followed via streaming on Ventana Sur's channels.
Among the list of films available at 'Sitges Week' we find:
-BOB SPIT: WE DO NOT LIKE PEOPLE
-THE PINK CLOUD
-THE ATTACHMENT DIARIES
-THE PASSENGER
-EVERYONE WILL BURN
-LLANTO MADITO
-LA DAMA DEL FANTATERROR
Those attending the event will be able to enjoy these screenings at the Gaumont movie theaters. To access the program, please visit the Ventana Sur website.