Fina Torres
Nascimento : 1951-10-09, Caracas, Venezuela
História
Fina Torres is a film director. She became known by winning la Caméra d'Or award at the 1985 Cannes Film Festival with her directorial debut film, Oriana.
She studied design, photography and journalism in Venezuela and later on film at the Institut des hautes études cinématographiques in Paris. She now lives in Mexico and the United States. She continues to work with film projects related to Latin America as well as giving workshops in direction and script writing in Venezuela.
Her notable works include Mécaniques célestes (Celestial Clockwork) (1995), Woman on Top (2000), Habana Eva ("Havana Eva" (2008).
Producer
A shocking secret, ex-lovers and the arrival of an outsider shake things up for Liz as she celebrates her birthday at a lesbian-owned resort.
Screenplay
A shocking secret, ex-lovers and the arrival of an outsider shake things up for Liz as she celebrates her birthday at a lesbian-owned resort.
Director
A shocking secret, ex-lovers and the arrival of an outsider shake things up for Liz as she celebrates her birthday at a lesbian-owned resort.
Self
Using rare footage and exclusive interviews with filmmakers from all over the globe, "Reel Herstory" corrects the historic notion that women behind the scenes in motion pictures held peripheral careers compared with their male counterparts.
Writer
As irmãs Nora (Camila Belle) e Mary Dominguez (Alexa PenaVega) cresceram acostumadas ao conforto e ao luxo, mas após a morte do pai elas veem seu mundo desabar. Elas então, são obrigadas a mudar-se para a casa da tia ao descobrirem que o pai estava falido. A partir daí, Nora e Mary precisarão se adaptar a um novo estilo de vida isento de riqueza e ostentação.
Producer
In a Havana, shaken by Fidel's retirement, a young seamstress, trapped in a sweatshop job, dreams of designing beautiful dresses. Frustrated by her lazy, though adorable Cuban boyfriend, she meets a sophisticated ex-patriot Cuban-Venezuelan who dazzles her with a glamorous future. After many deceptions and surprises, Eva has to choose between the two men she loves. Hers is an unexpected decision... a humorous metaphor of Cuba's options for the future
Director
In a Havana, shaken by Fidel's retirement, a young seamstress, trapped in a sweatshop job, dreams of designing beautiful dresses. Frustrated by her lazy, though adorable Cuban boyfriend, she meets a sophisticated ex-patriot Cuban-Venezuelan who dazzles her with a glamorous future. After many deceptions and surprises, Eva has to choose between the two men she loves. Hers is an unexpected decision... a humorous metaphor of Cuba's options for the future
Writer
Li-ann, a dreamer, is a strong believer of the soul mate theory and rejects all men, especially her best friend KS, till she falls in love with Jeremy, at first sight. They tour Chinatown, Singapore, together on February 29 1980. Unfortunately, she is heartbroken when he tells her he is engaged. He decides to make up to her by meeting her same time, same place, every leap year. Their love spans twenty years, as they realize the pain of love until they take the leap of faith...and the leap of love...
Executive Producer
Dona de um restaurante na Bahia, a vida de Isabella muda radicalmente quando ela descobre a traição de seu marido, Toninho. Decidida em se divorciar, ela parte para San Francisco, onde busca dar a volta por cima e assume o comando de um programa sobre culinária.
Director
Dona de um restaurante na Bahia, a vida de Isabella muda radicalmente quando ela descobre a traição de seu marido, Toninho. Decidida em se divorciar, ela parte para San Francisco, onde busca dar a volta por cima e assume o comando de um programa sobre culinária.
Writer
Ana bolts from her wedding altar and flies from Venezuela to Paris to realize her dream of becoming a great opera star.
Director
Ana bolts from her wedding altar and flies from Venezuela to Paris to realize her dream of becoming a great opera star.
Writer
A young girl is sent to a South American hacienda, where she learns about the life of her reclusive aunt, Oriana.
Director
A young girl is sent to a South American hacienda, where she learns about the life of her reclusive aunt, Oriana.
Script
Everybody takes advantage of Fernand who has just come out of prison.
Non-US directors speak about the idiosyncrasies of filmmaking in their respective countries. Because of the difficulty of financing, very few American film directors establish a body of work. For American women directors, the problem is two-fold. But in Europe, Canada, and some countries of South America, filmmaking is often government subsidized, making it possible for filmmakers to become prolific in their craft.
