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Join us for the Cinema Tucsón film screening of Quite Like Paradise (Casi el Paraíso) on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at Fox Tucson Theatre, starting at 7pm.
(Edgar San Juan, Mexico/Italy, 2024, 113 min. In Spanish, Italian, and English with English subtitles)
Quite Like Paradise is a dark satirical comedy about the art of deception. The story follows Ugo Conti, a charming young man who pretends to be a striking European aristocrat to lead a life of luxury. Arriving in Mexico City, Ugo quickly captivates the country’s high society. Reuniting with his former love, Frida Becker, he becomes entangled in a dangerous political power struggle. But when he falls from grace, the same society that once adored him turns against him with equal fervor. Shot in breathtaking locations across Italy and Mexico, and based on Luis Spota’s novel of the same name, this poignant debut feature by writer-producer Edgar San Juan offers a sharp critique of politics, class aspirations, and the influence of social media, bolstered by strong performances and stunning locations.
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The Center for Latin American Studies at the University of Arizona is a proud sponsor of Cinema Tucsón. Funding is provided through the US Department of Education Title VI National Resource Centers program.