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2:00 pm
September 8, 2024

Curated by Akira Iahtail & Masa’n Selene Galindo

A celebration of life and cinema, these short films showcase the traditions we cultivate and how we are affected by them. Through recreated memories, storytelling, rituals, resistance, and the confrontation of intergenerational cycles, they champion agency, autocriticism, and the possibility of happiness.

The Cinematheque

1131 Howe Street

Vancouver, BC V6Z 2L7

6:00 pm
September 8, 2024

Director Enrique Vázquez and actress Regina Blandón in attendance!

In the near future, the ideal love relationship only lasts 4 years. The 4EVER company adeptly pairs single people with their perfect next match. When Fran is set up with Roque, she feels something new. Will 4 years be enough, or will they defy the system?

The Cinematheque

1131 Howe Street

Vancouver, BC V6Z 2L7

4:00 pm
September 9, 2024

The fate of a pumpkin-coloured parka, a dancing bird-like figure on a beach, a woman waiting for a promise carried in a tiny vial, messages sent to a faraway friend, an amphibian’s view of solitude, we all arrive here from different places with different desires. With precision and heart, these five shorts by Latin-Canadian filmmakers invite us into distinct, poignant, and wondrous versions of affinity.

Cineworks

1131 Howe Street (entrance in back lane)

Vancouver, BC V6Z 2L7

8:15 pm
September 9, 2024

A teenager's journey of self-discovery takes him on a path of fire and destruction. In his search for answers, he must confront his past, his sexuality, and his place in the world.

Nominated for the Golden Leopard at Locarno International Film Festival, 2023

Preceded by PASSIFLORA with director Gabriel Nunes Souza in attendance.

The Cinematheque

1131 Howe Street

Vancouver, BC V6Z 2L7

4:00 pm
September 10, 2024

Curated by Ana Tonso & Dani Rodríguez Chevalier

Beginning with disappearance, this shorts program delves into the various types of absence present in our lives. As we dive deeper, the exploration of grief intensifies, addressing processes of denial, internal and personal searches, and the reconstruction of losses. And then, what remains? What lingers as memories and stories we choose to tell? This showcase celebrates human resilience and the ability of cinema to capture and transform pain into something we can share and talk about, providing a meeting point for reflection and emotional connection.

Cineworks

1131 Howe Street (entrance in back lane)

Vancouver, BC V6Z 2L7

4:00 pm
September 12, 2024

Curated by Ana Tonso and Dani Rodríguez Chevalier

Water, access, being on the map, the first love, pleasure, history, and community are themes addressed in this collection of short films that illuminate various facets of the infinite and multiple realities that make up the experience of Latin American people. Through these narratives, the complexities and nuances of daily life are explored, highlighting the struggles and joys that define and recreate the region’s communities and individuals.

Cineworks

1131 Howe Street (entrance in back lane)

Vancouver, BC V6Z 2L7

5:45 pm
September 13, 2024

Sara Galvis, Maria Sarem, Kai Lium-Hall & Adrian Hoz in attendance!

This shorts program presents the work of local filmmakers whose creative narratives shed light on the ups and downs of relationships. Featuring: COSMIC LOVE (Maria Clara Saram), THE PERFORMANCE (Kai Lium-Hall), AZAI (Sara Galvis) & DOG SOUP (Patricio Cartas).

The Cinematheque

1131 Howe Street

Vancouver, BC V6Z 2L7

2:00 pm
September 14, 2024

Following Afro-Mexican musicians from Costa Chica, this documentary immerses us in the region’s popular culture. Its music reveals the history of a community that pays tribute to its people, the sea, and its land.

The Cinematheque

1131 Howe Street

Vancouver, BC V6Z 2L7

2:30 pm
September 14, 2024

Directors Daniel E. Carrera and Ana Gutiérrez Salgado in attendance!

Queride—Darling in English— brings together five fierce filmmakers from Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, and Mexico to celebrate queer, trans, and non-binary stories. With fresh insights, these heartwarming films explore complex and intimate relationships, sharing insights into LGBTQIA+ Latine ways of loving, letting go, and finding joy with friends, lovers, and family.

International Village

6:15 pm
September 14, 2024

Director Alejandra Sanchéz in attendance!

PLACEADA reveals the riveting and disturbing story of Gabriela López, a woman who entered the ranks of organized crime in Juarez, Mexico at the age of 13, and at 16 dedicated herself to planning and executing murders. After 20 years in prison, she is now trying to find a new meaning to her existence. She doesn't want to go back to prison or return to her previous life...or end up dead by saying too much. This is an intimate testimony that offers a platform for discussion around what are the possible origins and causes of a violence that has kept the entire country on edge.

The Cinematheque

1131 Howe Street

Vancouver, BC V6Z 2L7

3:30 pm
September 15, 2024

Director Ángeles Cruz in attendance!

In a compelling and carefully crafted narrative, three women’s stories intertwine during the celebration of San Mateo, the patron saint, in a Mixtec village in Oaxaca. María returns home to bury her mother and face her father’s rejection. An unpleasant reunion awaits Chabela when her husband, Esteban, returns from the US, after not having heard from him in three years; Toña relives her own childhood pain when she suspects her daughter is facing the same fate as her. Self-reliant and defiant, all three women face a confrontation that leads to a powerful turning point in their lives.

Preceded by the short film THE DOLDRUMS OR HOW TO CURE SADNESS

The Cinematheque

1131 Howe Street

Vancouver, BC V6Z 2L7