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About: CAPE VERDEAN FILM PREMIERE!

Mon, 25 May 1998 08:56:37 -0400

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    Originally dated: Mon, 25 May 1998 08:56:37 -0400

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    From: Claire Andrade-Watkins
    <cawatkins@WESLEY.IT.EMERSON.EDU
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    PLEASE HELP GET THE WORD OUT. IF YOU HAVE A BIG E-MAIL LIST, please forward
    the following to EVERY CV and others you know!!! tell them to pass it
    along!!! It took a lot to bring this film to Boston!!!!
    ONE WEEK ONLY! EXCLUSIVE NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE! ONE WEEK ONLY!
    OPENS FRIDAY JUNE 19
    THE COOLIDGE CORNER THEATRE
    290 Harvard St.
    BROOKLINE, MA 02146
    INFORMATION: 617-734-2500
    TESTAMENTO
    (Mr. Napumoceno's Last Will and Testament) (Portugal/Brazil/Cape
    Verde/France/Belgium l997) dir Francisco Manso featuring Nelson Xavier,
    Maria Ceica, Chico Diaz.
    Portuguese with English sub-titles
    Based on a novel by Cape Verdean native/author Germano Almeida (considered
    one of the best contemporary writers in the Portuguese world), TESTAMENTO is
    an absoulute treat for the eyes. Shot in the tiny Cape Verdean city of
    Mindelo, off the coast of West Africa, the film unfolds against breathtaking
    mountains, desert terrain, endless beaches, and extraordinary light, colors
    and contrasts. The story centers around Mr. Napumoceno, the wealthiest
    businessman in Cape Verde. His death in l984 touched everybody in the city
    of Mindelo-especially his nephew Carlos, who anticipated inheriting his
    uncle's business and estate. Unfortunately for Carlos, his uncle's life was
    full of secrets that were only revealed in his will and through the tapes he
    left for his illegitimate daughter, Graca, the surprise heiress to his
    fortune. What follows is a light-hearted romp through the secrets, business
    capers and romantic escapades of the town's most intriguing character. This
    award-winning film features renowned Brazilian actors, a sensational
    soundtrack boasting the sounds of internationally acclaimed Cape Verdean
    musician Tito Paris, and an appearance by world-famous diva Cesaria Evora.
    DIRECTIONS TO COOLIDGE CORNER THEATRE The Coolidge is located at 290 Harvard
    St., Brookline (near the intersection of Beacon and Harvard Streets in the
    heart of Coolidge Corner).
    BY SUBWAY
    C Line of the Green Line outbound to Coolidge Corner
    B Line of the Green Line outbound to Harvard Street
    BY BUS
    #66 Bus from Harvard Square/Dudley to Coolidge Corner Metered parking
    available behind the theatre, off Centre St. (free after 6:00pm and all day
    Sundays)
    claire andrade-watkins



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