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Domésticas (Maids)

A film directed by Fernando Meirelles and Nando Olival

Wednesday, June 02, 2010
7:30 PM
James Bridges Theater
Melnitz Hall 1409
Los Angeles, CA United States

Five maids in Brazil's largest city, São Paulo, are observed in this episodic, impressionistic film. Domésticas (Maids) is a funny, yet loving look at the daily lives of this group of Brazilian housemaids: their dreams, sorrows and joys. The movie was based on a stage play and directed by Fernando Meirelles ('City of God', 'The Constant Gardener', 'Blindness') and Nando Olival.

 *Please note: this film contains nudity and some sexual scenes.

Cost: Free and open to the public

Special Instructions

In Portuguese with English subtitles. Parking information: the closest parking lot is Structure #3. Visitors may purchase daily parking permits (Currently $10) by stopping at the Information & Parking booths. The closest one to Lot #3 is located in Hilgard and Westholme Ave. Parking Pay Stations : Simply drive to the nearest self-service Pay Station location found in lots and structures throughout campus. Please read the posted signs and screen prompts for Pay by Space or Pay and Display directions. Pay Stations allow you to select the time you need to spend on campus and pay accordingly (all-day passes can also be purchased). For driving directions, please use the interactive UCLA Campus Map. http://maps.ucla.edu/campus/

For more information please contact

Gloria Tovar
Tel: 310-825-4571
gtovar@international.ucla.edu

Download File: Domesticasflyer.pdf

Sponsor(s): Latin American Institute, Center for Brazilian Studies, Consulate General of Brazil - Los Angeles