We are thrilled to announce that seven outstanding Pragda films have been selected to participate at the prestigious LASA2025 Film Festival—four of which have been honored with the LASA Award of Merit in Film!

This incredible recognition highlights not only the artistic excellence of our filmmakers but also the significant educational value their work brings to Latin American Studies.

P.S.: You can now watch all of our films featured at LASA over the years in our special collection on Pragda STREAM!

ANGELES CRUZ / MEXICO / 85 MIN
★ LASA Award of Merit in Film

DUIREN WAGUA / PANAMA / 70 MIN
★ LASA Award of Merit in Film

“With doc Bila Burba, the Wagua brothers hope to inspire Panama’s Indigenous filmmakers to tell their own stories.” – Variety

➤ On-site screening
Monday, May 26 – 2:35 pm (PDT)

ALEJANDRO GERBER BICECCI / MEXICO / 108 MIN
★ LASA Award of Merit in Film

“It’s a film that conveys the actuality of a fractured system preventing individuals from finding their lost loved ones.” –James Maitre, Directors Notes

➤ On-site screening
Saturday, May 24 – 12:05 pm (PDT)

PIERRE SAINT-MARTIN / MEXICO / 99 MIN
★ LASA Award of Merit in Film

“It’s a quiet film that rarely leaves this tiny apartment, but the story is full of profound nuance and exceptional execution.” – The Contending

➤ On-site screening
Monday, May 26 – 12:30 pm (PDT)

RAQUEL GÓMEZ-ROSADO / HAITI, SPAIN / 92 MIN

“A beautiful film, a model of research and a miniature account of the current Haitian reality.” – F. Mauriès, French Ambassador to Haiti

➤ On-site screening
Sunday, May 25 – 8:30 am (PDT)

ULISES DE LA ORDEN / ARGENTINA, ITALY, FRANCE, NORWAY / 177 MIN

“CRITIC’S PICK. Ulises de la Orden’s conscientious documentary is a necessary act of memory — for such is the only way justice truly endures…” – The New York Times

➤ Online screening
@ Congress HUB

JOAO PEDRO BIM / BRAZIL / 66 MIN

“Especially in a time where apologists of the dictatorship have been thrust to power in Brazilian politics, pieces such as this work are of paramount importance.” – Forum Film Dokumenter

➤ Online screening
@ Congress HUB

Did you know you can watch all of our films featured at LASA over the years in one dedicated place?

Discover these cinematic and educational gems in our dedicated LASA Film Festival Selections collection on Pragda STREAM!

Watch Our Films at LASA Film Festival

All on-site screenings will be held at
Foothill C, San Francisco Marriott Marquis, 2nd. Floor.

Registered members can view all the films online during the four days of the festival.