Latin American & Spanish Film Week

12th Latin American & Spanish Film Week
+ Concert and Dance

September 20 - 25, 2022

The Annual Latin American and Spanish Film Week returned for its 12th run! Six days of international cinema from Brazil, Cuba, Mexico, and Spain, plus special events. Screenings at Cinecenta. All films were shown with English subtitles. For descriptions and trailers, check out Hispanic Film Society of Victoria.

Special Events:
Friday Sept 23: Mexican director, Xavi Sala, was in attendance to present his film, Guie’dani’s Navel (El ombligo de Guie'dani). Thanks to all who stayed after the show for a conversation and Q&A session with UVic professors Dr. Carmen Rodriguez de France (Indigenous Education) and Dr. Gabriela McBee (Hispanic and Italian Studies).

Saturday Sept 24: After the documentary screening of Omara by Hector Perez, we featured Vancouver-based band Locarno, a fantastic Latin-folk-pop ensemble at Vertigo (Student Union Building-Uvic).