Salvador Toscano (1872- 1947), is known as the "father" of the Mexican film industry. He was both an exhibitor an producer, having produced Mexico's first full length feature, Don Juan Tenorio in 1898.
A unique and irreplaceable work of Mexicos's cinema, today as ever, "Memories of a Mexican", offer a glimpse into a by gone era, and a priviledged view into the events that shattered and formed a country.
Carmen Toscano, Salvador's daughter, edited a selection of her father's material, spanning from 1897 to 1927, creating a narrative film titled "Memories of a Mexican". The film was released in 1950 to high acclaim.
Screening of "Memories of a Mexican" (1950) |
Proyeccion de "Memorias de un Mexicano" (1950) |
Thursday, Nov. 20, 7:00 pm / Jueves, 20 de Nov., 7:00 pm |
The screening will showcase the historic documentary feature, about the Mexican Revolution, composed of Salvador Toscano's original historic film material. edited into a narrative by his daughter Carmen Toscano. IN SPANISH WITH ENGLISH SUB-TITLES
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| El evento presentara el histórico documental, acerca de la Revolución Mexicana, compuesto con el material filmado por Salvador Toscano, editado en una narrativa por su hija Carmen Toscano. EN ESPAÑOL SUB-TITULADA AL INGLES. |
The event is a collaboration with the Commission for the Celebrations of the Bicentennial of the Independence and the Centennial of the Mexican Revolution of Mexico City |
| Este evento es una colaboracion con la Comisión para las Celebraciones del Bicentenario de la Independencia y de la Revolución Mexicana de la Ciudad de México |
| For more information call: (310) 526-1480 / (310) 754-6250 - Admission $5 / *VIP $25 (*Includes Front seating and reception) / Doors Open at 6:30pm |
| Para mas información llame al: (310) 526-1480 / (310) 754-6250 - Admisión $5 / *VIP $25 (*Incluye los primeros asientos y recepción) / Abierto al publico, 6:30pm |
| FOR EVENT POSTER CLICK HERE / POSTER DEL EVENTO |
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