Free AARP Movies for Grownups Screening of Cantinflas

As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, AARP Virginia invites its members, friends and relatives to a free screening of Cantinflas.

The film, starring Spanish actor, Óscar Jaenada, narrates the untold story of Cantinflas, who is considered Mexico’s most famous film comedian. From humble beginnings in the theater to the big screen in Hollywood, Cantinflas became famous around the world for his peculiar way of talking and for becoming entangled in different situations. His particular and singular way of talking is known as  “cantinfleando” and, according to legend, a young Mario Moreno (aka Cantinflas), once overwhelmed by stage fright in the Ofelia carpa, forgot his original monologue. He began to say what came to mind in a complete emancipation of phrases and words, and what resulted was incoherent brilliance. Weeks later, his stage name was born when someone, taken in by the nonsense, screamed:  "Cuanto inflas!".

Cantinflas often portrayed impoverished campesinos or a peasant of pelado origin. The character came to be associated with the national identity of Mexico, and allowed Cantinflas to establish a long, successful film career that included a foray into Hollywood. Charlie Chaplin once commented that Cantinflas was the best comedian alive, and Moreno has been referred to as the "Charlie Chaplin of Mexico". To audiences in the United States, he is best remembered as co-starring with David Niven in a Golden Globe Award-winning role in the 1956 film, “Around the World in 80 Days”.

• Free Screening of CantinflasSunday, October 1, 2017 from 6:45 pm - 9:00 pmNaro Cinema: 1507 Colley Avenue Norfolk, VA 23517Registration is required, you can register by calling 1-844-418-2281 or online

AARP Virginia and the Hispanic Leadership Forum’s Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month!