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Tortilla

September 11 @ 8:15 pm - 10:15 pm

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Director Farah Khalil, Canada/Mexico, 2024, Spanish with English subtitles, 12:08 min

Miguel, a teenage boy smitten with his girlfriend Camila, faces an unexpected challenge when he’s invited to dinner at her family’s home. There, he must earn her mother’s approval (beautifully played by local actress Aida Hernández). Amidst a chaotic household, Miguel encounters cultural differences which makes him confront his own privileged background.

Screens with A History of Love and War.

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The Cinematheque

1131 Howe Street Vancouver
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2L7 Canada

Tortilla.

Farah Khalil

Inspired by the warmth and humor of Mexican moms, director Farah Khalil shares authentic stories that challenge stereotypes. Tortilla (2024) is a heartfelt debut inviting audiences into a home of laughter, resilience, and belonging—offering joy beyond borders.