The Coronado Island Film Festival and Planet 9 Films is proud to present a screening of Límite, a George Nicholas short film, on Thursday, Aug. 8 at Village Theatre in Coronado.
Límite is a 40 minute film that follows Manuel, a 16-year-old living in Tijuana, Mexico with his grandfather while his mom works in the United States. When he meets a girl, he sees an opportunity to assert his independence, but what he doesn’t know about her will push him to the limit.
“This powerful film sparks tough conversations, calling for humanity and compassion. It reveals the complexities of drug-related issues and youth involvement in cartels, urging against blanket judgment for real change, or at the very least awareness to ignite change,” says Merridee Book, CEO and Artistic Director of Coronado Island Film Festival.
According to Nicholas, “Límite” is his creative reaction to a real event.
“On the evening of Nov. 18, 2013, a 16-year-old boy from Mexico attempted to enter the United States with two bottles of unidentified liquid,” Nicholas said. “When questioned by the U.S. border patrol, he claimed it was apple juice. Suspecting the true contents, the agents demanded he prove it was apple juice. One of the agents made a motion with her hand – ‘Drink it.'”
This story reminded Nicholas of his own teenage experiences.
“I felt compelled to tell this story because I knew that teenager could have been me,” Nicholas said.
A Q&A will follow the screening with Cast Members Jorge Domínguez Cerdá (Manuel Sr.) and Carla Culebro (Maria), Director George Nicholas, Executive Producer John Cappetta, Producer Eliza Bonev, Associate Producer Carlos Carrillo, and Casting Director Isaac Brown.
VIP tickets are available and include a post screening reception with the cast and crew at the Brigantine in Coronado. The reception includes a curated Mexican-inspired menu and a no-host bar.
The screening is part of the collective series of events hosted throughout the year, on both sides of the border, celebrating and highlighting the distinguished World Design Capital (WDC) designation awarded to San Diego and Tijuana.
This is the first time two cities have been awarded this prestigious recognition and the first time there has been a cross-border collaboration. By showcasing our region as a global hub for design, innovation, arts, and culture, WDC 2024 will foster lasting economic, social, cultural, civic and environmental impact.
Tickets can be purchased at CIFF’s website.
