“ Là-bas-Dert anna”, Documentary 52’
Alsace, France. A region with plentiful vineyards, mountains, flourishing forest and picturesque lakes. population 1,836,000. Castroville-Texas, the United States of America an ordinary village trapped between Highway 90 and miles of harsh sunburnt fields. population 2664.
An investigation begins. Cowboys are speaking a language unknown to some but essential to many. Secrets are shared. Connections rediscovered. Sentiments of yesterday evoked. But the land remains dry. For years they live in hope. They pray for rain.
A miracle may happen, even if it means a cowboy must leave his beloved land to wander across the other side.
Projection
Fiaf, Tinker Auditorium
FIAF is located at 22 East 60th
Street between Park and Madison
Avenues in Manhattan.
Projection starts at 7 PM
Doors open at 6:30
Projection will be followed by a
Q&A session with Director
Claudia Marschal.
Suggested donation: $10
no reservation required.