My Calendar

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

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

2:00 pm
September 12, 2024

A Peruvian father labours patiently, chipping at the white volcanic stone that forms an extraordinary landscape. His son is part of the modern world: he uses cameras and drones in order to create the digital model of a church on a computer. Separated by the mysterious death of the wife/mother figure in the family, these men do not connect, and yet their paths cross in a ghostly manner.

Preceded by THE VAMPIRES OF POVERTY (1977, 28 min)
A classic film of Colombian cinema by directors Carlos Mayolo & Luis Opsina that simulates being a documentary about filmmakers who exploit misery with mercantilist purposes. It is a scathing criticism of “porno-misery” and the opportunism of the dishonest documentary making “socio-political documentaries” in the third world to sell them in Europe and win prizes.

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

2:30 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