Film, Media, and Cinema Studies

Book groundbreaking films and expert-led discussions that showcase the artistry and innovation of Spanish and Latin American auteurs, from signature visual styles to bold narrative traditions.

Hear from filmmakers who illuminate the region’s rich and diverse film heritage. Explore the evolution of cinematic movements, the creative use of archival images, and the impact of emerging media landscapes.

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DIRECTOR: Ulises de la Orden

FILM: The Trial

RELATED SUBJECTS: 

Criminal Justice, Human Rights, History, Sociology, Bullying + Violence

DIRECTOR: Jerónimo Atehortúa, Luis Ospina

FILM: Silent Witnesses

RELATED SUBJECTS:

Cinema Studies, Culture + Identity, International Politics, Sociology

DIRECTOR: Alonso Ruizpalacios

FILM: La Cocina

RELATED SUBJECTS:

Criminal Justice, Culture + Identity, Family, Global Economy, Human Rights, Immigration + Exile, Sociology, Latinx

DIRECTOR: Pavel Giroud

FILM: The Padilla Affair

RELATED SUBJECTS:

Cinema Studies, Literature, Bullying + Violence, Activism, Criminal Justice, Culture + Identity, Sociology, Human Rights, International Politics, History

DIRECTOR: Viviana García Besné

FILMS: Behind the Scenes La llorona, La llorona, other titles from the Permanencia Voluntaria Archives

RELATED SUBJECTS:

Cinema Studies, Culture + Identity, History, Women, 
Sociology

DIRECTOR: Fernanda Pessoa

FILM: Stories Our Cinema Did (not) Tell

RELATED SUBJECTS:

Cinema Studies, Culture + Identity, International Politics, History, Sociology,
Women, Body Image

DIRECTOR: Itsaso Arana

FILM: The Girls Are Alright

RELATED SUBJECTS:

Cinema Studies, Theater Arts, Mental Health, Sociology, Women

DIRECTOR: Marcos Díaz Sosa

FILM: Natural Phenomena

RELATED SUBJECTS:

Cinema Studies, Culture + Identity, Family, Global Economy, International Politics, History, Sociology,
Women

DIRECTORS: Victor Fraga and Valnei Nunes

FILM: The Coup d’État Factory

RELATED SUBJECTS:

Bullying + Violence, Human Rights, International Politics, Modern History, Sociology

“Having two filmmakers as part of the festival provided a valuable opportunity for both students and the public to learn.”

– Meloddye Carpos Rios, Instructor, DePaul University

 

“Terrific experience, especially the Q&A with the Director! I…am so grateful we incorporated this into our campus experience.”

– Bethsabe Huaman Andia, Assistant Professor, Saint Catherine University

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If you are interested in a specific film and director you don’t see here, contact us and we will inquire for you.