A Poet (Un poeta)
A Poet (Un poeta)
13th Cine Latino Film Festival
Saturday, October 11 at 4:30 PM
ABOUT THE FILM
Poet and teacher, Oscar Restrepo’s (played poignantly by non-pro Ubeimar Rios), obsession with poetry has brought him no glory. Aging and erratic, he has succumbed to the cliché of the poet in the shadows. Meeting Yurlady (non-pro Rebeca Andrade), a talented teenage girl from humble roots, and helping her cultivate her talent brings some light to his days. But dragging her into the world of poets may not be the way.
Simón Mesa’s sophomore feature was the Jury Prize winner of Un Certain Regard at Cannes Film Festival 2025.
UN POETA – En español
La obsesión del poeta y profesor Oscar Restrepo (interpretado conmovedoramente por el actor natural Ubeimar Ríos) con la poesía no le ha traído gloria. Envejecido y errático, ha sucumbido al cliché del poeta en la sombra. Conocer a Yurlady (Rebeca Andrade), una talentosa adolescente de origen humilde, y ayudarla a cultivar su talento le ilumina los días. Pero arrastrarla al mundo de la poesía quizá no sea la solución. El segundo largometraje de Simón Mesa fue ganador del Premio del Jurado de Una Cierta Mirada en el Festival de Cannes 2025.
PRESENTED BY MSP FILM SOCIETY
Cine Latino returns October 8–12 to The Main Cinema for five days of Spanish- and Portuguese-language films, special guests, fiestas, food trucks, and more! The 13th annual celebration of US Latino, Latin American, and Ibero Cinema honors the longstanding film traditions across these communities, showcasing a richness of stories, the beauty of place, and vibrant cultures through the power of film.