Films from Cuba, Argentina, Mexico, Peru, Guatemala, Brazil, Venezuela, Ecuador, Colombia, Uruguay and the Dominican Republic feature in this year’s edition of the London Latin American Film Fesival. Continue Reading

The Portuguese Film Festival returns to London after a successful debut last year. The festival will be taking place between the 10th and 30th November with movies screening at Ritzy, Clapham Picture House and the Barbican. Continue Reading

It wasn’t that long ago that we had the Brazilian Film Festival of London but already we have a new season of Brazilian cinema lined up, with the Cinema of Brazil season taking Travel Stories as it’s theme. This means an exciting selection of road movies, migration themes and general explorations. Continue Reading

In Your Name is the debut feature from Brazilian director Paulo Nascimento. It tells the story of a student who is arrested, tortured and thrown out of Brazil during the 1970s, a time when Brazil was under military rule and at it’s most volatile. The film stars Leonardo Machado, Sirmar Antunes, Sílvia Buarque and Nélson Diniz. Continue Reading

Screening of Claudia Llosa’s The Milk of Sorrow (La Teta Asustada), an award-winning Peruvian film. The screening will be followed by a Q&A chaired by Dr. Natalia Sobrevilla, (Head of Hispanic Studies at the University of Kent) who will present some interesting stories and facts behind the film! Continue Reading

A conversation with Fernando Meirelles and Marco Dutra (Hard Labor) about both of their films and their work. Topics include the current climate of Brazilian and Latin American cinema, opportunities with international markets and audiences, and ways to improve the situation. The talk will also focus on the links and opportunities with the UK and prestigious events such as the London Film Festival. Continue Reading

The 55th BFI London Film Festival will be taking place from Wednesday 12th until Thursday 27th October, and as usual, includes a healthy selection of Latin American films. Continue Reading

Special edition of Movimientos presenting the multi-talented Colombian musician Mauricio Velasierra, as well as a screening of the acclaimed documentary Bananas. Continue Reading

The Native Spirit Festival returns for a fifth year. Quite rightly calling itself the “Film Festival for Indigenous Peoples” the festival will be taking place from the 12th to 21st of October. Continue Reading