Okay, it's time to start up with the films in the Strand. For our first since early last year we have Los Hermanos.
Saturday, May 29 at 7 PM
Two
Cuban-born brothers, both virtuoso musicians Aldo and Ilmar
López-Gavilán live on opposite sides of the geopolitical chasm that
separates the U.S. and Cuba. But although they lead very different
existences, the brothers have an instinctual connection.
Following
their parallel lives in New York and Havana, Los Hermanos / The
Brothers offers an amazingly heartfelt though often startling view of
estranged nations through the lens of music and family. In capturing
their momentous reunion and electrifying first performances together,
the film shows how family bonds can transcend politics.
Featuring
an electrifying, genre-bending score composed by Aldo and performed
with his brother, Ilmar, and with guest appearances by maestro Joshua
Bell and the Harlem Quartet.
See the trailer
"This endearing documentary is an Oscar-caliber film for the family and one not to be missed!" - Jeffrey Lyons, WCBS News Radio
"A
remarkable film about a family ensnared in geopolitics and two brothers
who lead very different lives and yet never lose their instinctual
connection." - Allen Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle
"A moving
documentary with generous amounts of music! Electrifying musical
collaborations...in addition to the poignant sibling performances,
Joshua Bell performs Aldos music with Aldo at Lincoln Center." - Ben
Kenigsberg, The New York Times
"Six months without live music
will be reason enough to see these two gifted musicians reunite across
borders to perform publicly for the first time. The film offers a bright
take on the endurance of family despite the policies of the day." -
WBUR, Boston Public Radio
"A joyful U.S. tour featuring Aldos
blood-pumping compositions that meld jazz, classical and Latin music." -
KQED, San Francisco Public Media
"Exquisite so much poetry,
heart, and exemplary craft. The editing is just sublime." - Rob Epstein,
Two-time Oscar winner (The Times of Harvey Milk & Common Threads)
"Expertly and beautifully paced, like a great piece of music." - Joshua Bell, Celebrated American Violinist
A film by Marcia Jarmel & Ken Schneider
84 minutes, color, 2020
In English & Spanish with English subtitles
$10
We will be limiting seating, so advance tickets are recommended. Click for ticket link.
