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:::DVD NEWS:::::
WIDESCREEN DVD RE-RELEASE
The widescreen DVD re-release is available as of May 20th on the AUGUST EVENING website. This new version includes superior picture and sound, a director's commentary, and other technical fixes from the initial release. This DVD is the version intended by the filmmakers.
This version is distinct from a non-widescreen version that was released in February earlier this year.
http://www.augustevening.com/augusteveningdvd.html
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AUGUST EVENING
A new country. A new life. A new love.
Directed by Chris Eska
:::ABOUT THE FILM:::
August Evening follows an aging undocumented farm worker named Jaime and his young, widowed daughter-in-law, Lupe, as their lives are thrown into upheaval. Lupe is more of a daughter to Jaime than his own children, and the two try to stick together… but change is inevitable...
:::REVIEWS:::
"A deeply absorbing viewing experience."
- Scott Foundas, L.A. WEEKLY
"Perfectly honed, naturalistic acting and visual lyricism."
- Stephen Farber, THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
"In moments where tumultuous thoughts and feelings hang heavy in the silent air, Eska captures both the uneasiness of immigrant (and, more generally, unmoored) life, as well as the hard-won joy of love and renewal." - Nick Schager, SLANT MAGAZINE
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Filmed in rural South Texas, and in and around San Antonio, the 2008 Independent Spirit Award winning film AUGUST EVENING is screening in cities across the country.

Texas Filmmaker Chris Eska's award winning film AUGUST EVENING was acquired by Maya Entertainment after its debut at the Los Angeles Film Festival.

:::NOW SHOWING::::FESTIVALS AND SPECIAL SCREENINGS:::

AUGUST EVENING Rice University Media Center in Houston at 6:30PM on March 10th. Short film DOKI-DOKI opens. Director Chris Eska in attendance. Free and open to the public.
AUGUST EVENING at TSU's Tournées International Film Festival & Symposium, Tuesday, March 24th. Director Chris Eska in attendance.
Past and future cities and dates at www.augustevening.com.
:::Please check augustevening.com for a complete list of past, present and future play dates.:::

My Blog

WIDESCREEN DVD Re-release

DVD NEWS!The widescreen DVD re-release is available as of May 20th on the AUGUST EVENING website. This new version includes superior picture and sound, a director's commentary, and other technical ...
Posted by on Thu, 21 May 2009 12:49:00 GMT

Pedro Castaneda - IFP GOTHAM AWARDS nominee

A conversation with all the Gotham Awards Breakthrough Actor nominees about their experiences and feelings on working in independents.Featuring:Pedro Castaneda (AUGUST EVENING)Rosemarie DeWitt (RACHEL...
Posted by on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:57:00 GMT

Theatrical and Festival Dates

THEATRICAL RELEASENew York City (Village East Cinema)September 5 through September 18San Antonio (Santikos Bijou Theater)September 19 through October 23Los Angeles (Laemmle's Sunset 5 Theater)Septe...
Posted by on Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:07:00 GMT

Excerpts from selected reviews so far...

CRITICAL RESPONSE"deeply affecting" Karen Durbin, NEW YORK TIMES"I recommend the film wholeheartedly" Andrew Sarris, NEW YORK OBSERVER"&powerful, lived-in performances& a deeply absorbing viewing ex...
Posted by on Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:02:00 GMT

Meet the crew of AUGUST EVENING

Chris Eska - Writer, Director, EditorChris was raised in Ottine, Texas (pop. 98) and studied sociology and art at Rice University before attending UCLA's MFA film directing program. His short films ha...
Posted by on Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:09:00 GMT

Meet the cast of AUGUST EVENING

Pedro CastanedaPete spent his early days traveling throughout Texas and the Midwest with his parents, who were migrant farmers. Prior to acting in August Evening, he attended medical school, obtained...
Posted by on Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:13:00 GMT