22nd Vancouver Latin American Film Festival, Sept 5-15, 2024
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Opening Night Party
Opening Night Party
September 5, 2024Join us for the Opening Party at a new venue this year... THE PEARL at 881 Granville Street!! Featuring music by Ypsilone, followed by the irresistible salsa beats of the Wasakaka All Stars!!
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My Aunt Gilma (with Iris)
My Aunt Gilma (with Iris)
September 8, 202413-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 -
Elis and Tom (with Spell)
Elis and Tom (with Spell)
September 12, 2024Los Angeles, February 1974. Tom Jobim, the incarnation of Bossa Nova, and Elis Regina, then Brazil’s most popular singer, met to record what would become one of the most iconic albums in the history of Brazilian music. Through a collection of rare images, never seen before, “Elis & Tom” reveals the conflict and the joy of this unique moment, travelling in time and exposing the intimacy of the creative process as well as the extraordinary personalities of these fantastic artists.
Preceded by the short film SPELL (dir. Khalil Charif, 6 min)
The Cinematheque -
Four Seasons of Youth
Four Seasons of Youth
September 13, 2024A wannabe movie director films his experience at one of the most important universities in Brazil. As the years go by, we follow the hopes and fears of students facing an unprecedented educational crisis.
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Vera and the Pleasure of Others
Vera and the Pleasure of Others
September 14, 2024¡Calientico!, a sizzling collaboration between VLAFF and the Vancouver Queer Film Festival
In this erotic coming-of-age comedy, 17-year-old Vera runs a secret business renting out an apartment to her classmates who need a place to get intimate. Bored by the banal routine of high school and volleyball practice, she discovers her own sexual desires as she covertly eavesdrops on her classmate’s most private moments.
Join us afterwards for the FUEGO/FOGO Cuir Party at THE BIRDHOUSE!
International VillageThis Is BallroomThis Is Ballroom
September 14, 2024¡Calientico!, a sizzling collaboration between VLAFF and the Vancouver Queer Film Festival!
On the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro, the city’s top ballroom houses convene in a sweaty, euphoric competition, in this electrifying portrait of contemporary queer Brazil.
Join us afterwards for the FUEGO/FOGO Cuir Party at THE BIRDHOUSE!
International Village🔥FUEGO / FOGO Cuir Party 🔥🔥FUEGO / FOGO Cuir Party 🔥
September 14, 2024Voguing. DJs. Gogo Dancers. Brazilian Batucada. Come party Latine Queer/Cuir style with VLAFF and VQFF! This night promises a fiery lineup of Latine excellence. Come hungry, Boteco Brazil will be waiting for you with delicious bites to fuel your tank so that the flame of perreo burns all night long. Somebody call 911, there’ll be fire burning on the dancefloor.
VQFF Passholders, VLAFF Passholders, and ticket holders from the following screenings get free entry: Queer Pix: QUERIDE, THIS IS BALLROOM, and VERA AND THE PLEASURE OF OTHERS. Show your physical pass/ticket or digital ticket at the door for entry.
The Birdhouse