In the programme that the Fundación Tres Culturas has been dedicating every month -for 10 years now- to films from Mediterranean and Middle Eastern countries, many films could be highlighted, many of which have only been available in our cycle Martes de Cine and some others that have even been released in Spain thanks to our initiative.
Unfortunately, there are few examples where a sample of the vibrant film scene from these regions does manage to reach the commercial circuits. Films from countries such as Turkey, Egypt, Israel or Iran are rarely available in cinemas, and when they are, they remain in theatres for barely a week.
This is the reason that drives us, during the month of June, to programme a series of films that, due to their impact and relevance both on the billboard and in terms of recognition at festivals, deserve a second chance on the big screen. Films that you probably couldn't see in the cinema, but that you will be able to enjoy at Tres Culturas.
Tuesday, 9 June
Kuma (The Second Woman)
Umut Dag (Austria, 2012, 93 minutes).
Synopsis
When Ayse celebrates her wedding in the village where she lives, everyone thinks she has married Hasan, a young man a little older than her. But in reality, Ayse leaves Turkey to become the second wife of Hasan's father, Mustafa. When she arrives at her new home in Vienna, some of the older children turn their backs on her, but Fatma, Mustafa's first wife, welcomes her warmly because she sees her as his successor, the woman who will take care of the family after she is gone.
Best Actress Award at the Philadelphia Film Festival 2012.
Nominated for Best Film at the Nuremberg Turkish-German Film Festival 2013.
Nominated for Best Debut Film and the Audience Award in the Panorama section at the 2012 Berlinale.
The screening, in original version with Spanish subtitles, will start at 8.30 pm. Free admission until full capacity is reached.
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