Discover and celebrate Latin American cinema, culture and community with this annual festival back for its 21st year.

All 13 films screening throughout August are FREE and open to all – no membership required. Films will be screened in their original language with English subtitles. Check individual films for classification advice.

Proudly presented by the Latin American Embassies in Australia with the ANU Film Group and the ANU Latin American Students’ Association. Find out more at www.laffaustralia.com

1. TUESDAY 11 AUGUST @ 7:30 PM – SON OF THE BRIDE (EL HIJO DE LA NOVIA)
Country: Argentina
Director: Juan José Campanella

A middle-aged divorcee must set aside his personal troubles when his father decides to re-marry his Alzheimer's-stricken mother. (123 mins, 2001)

2. WEDNESDAY 12 AUGUST @ 7:30 PM – LA SUPREMA
Country: Colombia
Director: Felipe Holguin

A spirited teen must find a way for the people of her remote village to watch her uncle compete for a world boxing championship. (83 mins, 2023)

3. THURSDAY 13 AUGUST @ 7:30 PM – BASIC SANITATION: THE MOVIE (SANEAMENTO BÁSICO, O FILME)
Country: Brazil
Director: Jorge Furtado

When they discover their town lacks funding for a sewage system, a group of residents decide to make a sci-fi monster movie. (112 mins, 2007)

4. SUNDAY 16 AUGUST @ 5:00 PM – MAIKOL YORDAN 2: THE FARAWAY CURE (MAIKOL YORDAN 2: LA CURA LEJANA)
Country: Costa Rica
Director: Daniel Moreno

When his grandmother falls mysteriously ill, a humble farmer embarks on a wild international journey to find a cure that will save her. (110 mins, 2018)

5. MONDAY 17 AUGUST @ 7:30 PM – DISCONNECTED 2 (DESCONECTADOS 2: RECONECTADOS)
Country: Chile
Director: Diego Rougier

When a mother receives a job opportunity in Miami, she decides to sabotage the lives of her children so they will move there with her. (103 mins, 2025)

6. TUESDAY 18 AUGUST @ 7:30 PM – GRACE & SPLENDOUR (DONAIRE Y ESPLENDOR)
Country: Panama
Director: Arturo Montenegro

Two star-crossed youngsters from rival families fall in love against the backdrop of Panama's famed Carnival celebrations. (96 mins, 2017)

7. WEDNESDAY 19 AUGUST @ 7:30 PM – HABANASTATION
Country: Cuba
Director: Ian Padrón

Two young boys – one from an affluent family, one living in a slum – strike up an unlikely friendship and discover strange new worlds. (95 mins, 2011)

8. SATURDAY 22 AUGUST @ 5:00 PM – LAS PUPUSAS – LIMITED SERIES
Country: El Salvador
Director: Héctor Mojica

The story of a traditional Salvadoran dish that is beloved by millions, and has been part of the country's history for over 1,500 years. (94 mins, 2022)

9. SUNDAY 23 AUGUST @ 5:00 PM – MARTIN & MARGOT (MARTIN Y MARGOT)
Country: Guatemala
Director: Chris Kummerfeldt Quiroa

Two writers travel through Guatemala in search of the poet who brought them together – until a discovery changes their outlook on life. (93 mins, 2019)

10. MONDAY 24 AUGUST @ 7:30 PM – THE LEGEND OF TAYOS (LA LEYENDA DE TAYOS)
Country: Ecuador
Director: Galo Semblantes

A Hungarian explorer attempts to secure government support for an expedition to locate an ancient library of gold hidden deep in the Amazon. (86 mins, 2021)

11. TUESDAY 25 AUGUST @ 7:30 PM – DOGS (PERROS)
Country: Uruguay
Director: Gerardo Minutti

A family are enjoying a temporary life of luxury while dogsitting for their wealthy neighbours – until the dog disappears and chaos ensues. (102 mins, 2025)

12. WEDNESDAY 26 AUGUST @ 7:30 PM – A WORLD FOR JULIUS (UN MUNDO PARA JULIUS)
Country: Peru
Director: Rossana Diaz Costa

In the 1950s, an upper-class child living in a mansion gradually loses his innocence as he becomes aware of the inequalities of the world. (104 mins, 2021)

13. THURSDAY 27 AUGUST @ 7:30 PM – CORINA
Country: Mexico
Director: Urzula Barba Hopfner

After a career-ending mishap, an agoraphobic woman must overcome her fears to search for the mysterious author who can save her job. (98 mins, 2024)

Disclaimer: All films have been solely selected by their respective country's embassies in Australia, and the views and content expressed in these films may not necessarily reflect those of the ANU Film Group, Latin American Students' Association or The Australian National University. Please also be advised that presentation quality may differ from regular ANU Film Group screenings due to the variety of film sources and formats being used for the festival.