22nd Vancouver Latin American Film Festival, Sept 5-15, 2024
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My Aunt Gilma (with Iris)
My Aunt Gilma (with Iris)
September 8, 2024
13-year-old Isabel takes care of her aunt Gilma, who was beaten by her partner Raphael and admitted to a hospital in the turbulent city of Caracas. During the hospital stay, Isabel promises Gilma to keep a secret. Despite the chaos surrounding them, Isabel will do anything to save her aunt and accomplish her promise.
Preceded by the short film IRIS (Montreal/Brazil, 17 mins) with director Gabriela de Andrade in attendance.
The Cinematheque -
Milonga
Milonga
September 9, 2024
Rosa (Paulina García) still lives under her husband’s rules, even though he died six months ago. The deteriorated relationship with her son has distanced her from her only family. When she meets Juan, a divorced man with whom she shares a passion for tango, she begins to rediscover herself and something begins to change. But before she can take a step forward, she is confronted with some uncomfortable truths.
Winner of the Audience Award at IFF Cine Las Americas, 2024
Cineworks