Welcome to the Eleventh Annual Philadelphia Latino Film Festival
May 29th — June 5th, 2022
The 2022 Festival is an 8-day hybrid celebration of Latine/x/a/o film and media arts. Their programming includes both live and virtual screenings, opportunities to engage with filmmakers through Q+As, and opportunities for filmmakers and emerging creatives that extend year-round. Explore the schedule to browse all of thier virtual and in-person offerings.
This year’s film guide boasts over 70 titles from 20 countries. If you’re local, join them on May 30th at the Kimmel Center for a special kick-off event featuring live music.
Festival Kick-Off Party
Nightlife @ The Kimmel Center
Monday, May 30th // 8PM — 10:30PM
FREE Concert & Party – RSVP Here
ENJOY LATIN CUISINE
FEATURED FILMS
Here are just a few films that you will view either in person or streaming.
8 CUENTOS SOBRE MI HIPOACUSIA
I grew up listening very little, reading lips. At 23 years old, as a result of hereditary and progressive hearing loss, I went deaf. Even though my parents disagreed, I decided to have a cochlear implant surgery.
Soon after, my mom suddenly dies, and listening to her last WhatsApp voice notes brought back the memory of her voice and the sounds of my childhood. That’s when I became aware of all I had lost along with the sound, and I started to ask myself: How does a hearing-impaired hear?
BANTÚ MAMA
A French woman of African descent manages to escape after being arrested in the Dominican Republic. She finds shelter in the most dangerous district of Santo Domingo, where she is taken in by a group of children. By becoming their protégée and maternal figure, she will see her destiny change inexorably.
FUEGO
Lonely, isolated and disconnected from his roots, Manolo is an Afro-Cuban man who has reached a low point in his life. But he’ll find new hope after a chance meeting in the community centre where he works. A short film set in Montreal (Tio’tia:ke), Canada, in English, French and Spanish.
Solo, aislado y desconectado de sus raíces, Manolo es un hombre afrocubano que tocó fondo en su vida. Sin embargo, Manolo va a hallar la esperanza después de un encuentro inesperado en el centro comunitario en el que trabaja. Un cortometraje filmado en Montreal (Tio’tia:ke) , Canadá, en español, francés e ingl
CLOSING CELEBRATION
STREAM VIRTUALLY
Most films will be available to stream during one of three viewing windows:
Bloque 1: Sun. May 29 – Tue. May 31
Bloque 2: Tue. May 31 – Thu. June 2
Bloque 3: Thu. June 2 – Sun. June 5
WATCH IN-PERSON
This year a selection of in-person events, workshops, and screenings — including some films that will not be available virtually — taking place in a number of Philly venues and neighborhoods.
Stay tuned for updates & upcoming in-person festival schedule. Hope to see you there!
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Contact their team at: info@phlaff.org
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