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The film follows an aging undocumented worker named Jaime (played by: Pedro Castaneda) and his young widowed daughter-in-law, Lupe (played by: Veronica Loren) as their lives are thrown into upheaval. Lupe is more of a daughter to Jaime than his own children and the two separated by life. Filmed on location in rural South Texas, "August Evening" is inspired by naturalistic 1950's world cinema and is set in a world of humming cicadas, chicken farms, ethereal music, gentle glances and rustling leaves.
C-47 Houston magazine was proud to interview this Texas director in our July issue of C-47 Houston. you can read what Mr. Eska had to say about this film and the state of filmmaking in Texas by visiting www.C47Houston.com and "clicking" on the July cover. "August Evening" won the "Best Film Award" at the 2007 Los Angeles Film Festival. The Jury also awarded the "Best Ensemble Acting Award" to the cast. The film has won the Cassavetes Award for Best Film at the 2008 Independent Spirit Award. An Independent Spirit Award nomination went to Mr. Pedro Castaneda for "Best Actor" This was Mr. Castaneda's debut acting role! "August Evening" is opening in theaters across the U.S. this fall. For more information about "August Evening" visit: www.AugustEvening.com The Cinema Latino de Pasadena theater is located at 2233 Southmore Ave. Pasadena, TX 77502.
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Texas filmmaker and
Director Mr. Chris Eska's 2008 Independent Spirit Award winning film,
"August Evening" is now in theaters and showing
throughout Texas. Locally the film will be shown at the Angelika Film Center, here in Houston and
the Cinema Latino in Pasadena starting November
14th, 2008. in Pasadena, TX.
Mr.
Eska (left) calls his film, "A love letter to San Antonio
and my hometown of Gonzales".