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Feb 25, 2026
Cinema Tropical celebra su 25 aniversario con una primera ronda de funciones especiales
Feb 25, 2026
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Feb 25, 2026
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Feb 25, 2026
Inside PUNKU: A Conversation with Peruvian Director J.D. Fernández Molero
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Feb 23, 2026
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Feb 23, 2026
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Feb 20, 2026
Mexico's SAD GIRLZ Wins Berlinale's Generation Crystal Bear
Feb 20, 2026

Three Latin American films—from Mexico, Chile, and Peru—were awarded in the Generation competition at the 76th edition

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Feb 20, 2026
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Feb 19, 2026
Cinema Tropical Marks 25 Years at the Forefront of Latin American Cinema
Feb 19, 2026

Cinema Tropical, the leading presenter of Latin American cinema in the United States and recipient of the National Society of Film

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Feb 19, 2026
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Feb 19, 2026
Director Dano García Returns to SXSW with the World Premiere of MICKEY
Feb 19, 2026

Mickey, the new feature documentary by multi-award-winning trans Mexican filmmaker Dano García, will have its world

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Feb 19, 2026
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Feb 16, 2026
Latin America Scores Major Wins at the Film Independent Spirit Awards
Feb 16, 2026

Latin American filmmakers from Brazil, Puerto Rico, and Chile had a powerful showing at this year’s Film Independent

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Feb 16, 2026
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Feb 13, 2026
Brazilian Film OUR SECRET Unveils Poster Ahead of Berlinale World Premiere
Feb 13, 2026

Brazilian filmmaker, playwright, and actress Grace Passô will present her debut feature, Our Secret / Nosso Segredo, in its world

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Feb 13, 2026
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Feb 10, 2026
Colombia’s A POET Becomes One of the Best-Reviewed Films of the Year
Feb 10, 2026

The Colombian film A Poet / Un poeta, directed by Simón Mesa Soto, received a 100% Certified Fresh badge from Rotten

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Feb 10, 2026
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Feb 7, 2026
In Memoriam: Jorge Ruffinelli, Uruguayan Scholar of Latin American Cinema (1943–2026)
Feb 7, 2026

Jorge Ruffinelli, the esteemed Uruguayan film scholar, literary critic, and cultural

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Feb 7, 2026
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Feb 5, 2026
UN POETA debuta con éxito en Estados Unidos y se expande a nuevas ciudades
Feb 5, 2026

Un poeta, la aclamada comedia negra de Simón Mesa Soto, tuvo un debut muy potente en su estreno comercial en los Estados

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Feb 5, 2026
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Feb 4, 2026
Federico Veiroj’s Debut Documentary FACE TO FACE Set for North American Premiere at MoMA
Feb 4, 2026

Face to Face / Cara a cara, the debut documentary feature by acclaimed

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Feb 4, 2026
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Feb 4, 2026
True/False Reveals Latin American and U.S. Latinx Lineup for 2026
Feb 4, 2026

The True/False Film Festival, the nonfiction cinematic showcase in Columbia, Missouri, has announced the lineup for its 2026

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Feb 4, 2026
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Feb 3, 2026
A POET Scores Strong U.S. Opening and Expands to New Cities This Week
Feb 3, 2026

A Poet / Un Poeta, the dark comedy by Simón Mesa Soto, had a very strong opening in its U.S. theatrical release, earning a solid

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Feb 3, 2026
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Feb 1, 2026
Henner Hofmann, Cinematographer Who Helped Shape Mexican Cinema, Dies at 75
Feb 1, 2026

Henner Hofmann, the celebrated Mexican cinematographer, producer, educator and

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Feb 1, 2026
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Jan 31, 2026
U.S. Latinx Directors Lead at Sundance With Major Wins
Jan 31, 2026

U.S. Latinx directors won top honors at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, taking major awards across several categories, led by Brazilian-American filmmaker Beth de

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Jan 31, 2026
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Jan 29, 2026
Peru’s PUNKU and Mexico’s COPPER Win Best Non-U.S. Releases at Online Film Critics Society Awards
Jan 29, 2026

Two Latin American films—the Peruvian Punku by J.D. Fernández Molero and Mexico’s

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Jan 29, 2026
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Jan 29, 2026
Brazil Makes History at the BAFTA Nominations
Jan 29, 2026

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) announced last week the nominees for its 79th annual awards, marking an unprecedented moment for

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Jan 29, 2026
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Jan 27, 2026
In Memoriam: Salvo Basile (1940-2026)
Jan 27, 2026

Salvo Basile, a beloved actor, producer, and cherished figure of Colombian cinema, died yesterday, January 26, at the age of 85 after a battle with cancer and related health

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Jan 27, 2026
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Jan 26, 2026
SXSW Welcomes a New Crop of Latin American and U.S. Latinx Films for Its 2026 Edition
Jan 26, 2026

The South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Festival announced part of its lineup last week for its 40th edition, taking place March

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Jan 26, 2026
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Jan 25, 2026
The Mexican Touch in Three of This Year’s Oscar-Nominated Animated Films
Jan 25, 2026

Three filmmakers of Mexican origin are behind three of this year’s Oscar-nominated films for Best Animated Feature: Elio

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Jan 25, 2026
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Jan 24, 2026
Berlinale Unveils a Robust Selection of Latin American Cinema
Jan 24, 2026

The Berlin International Film Festival has unveiled the complete lineup for its 76th edition, running from February 12 to 22,

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Jan 24, 2026
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Jan 23, 2026
UN POETA, la película colombiana ganadora en Cannes, llega a cines de EE. UU. el 30 de enero
Jan 23, 2026

1-2 Special anuncia el estreno en cines de EE. UU. de Un poeta, el segundo largometraje

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Jan 23, 2026
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Jan 22, 2026
And the Latin American Oscar Nominees Are…
Jan 22, 2026

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced this morning the nominations for the 98th Academy Awards, which include several Latin American

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Jan 22, 2026
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Jan 22, 2026
Brazil Makes Oscars History With Back-to-Back Nods for Best Picture and International Feature
Jan 22, 2026

In a historic feat, Brazil secured back-to-back nominations for both Best Picture and Best

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Jan 22, 2026
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Jan 20, 2026
Natalia Almada, Janicza Bravo, and Ana Katz Named to Sundance Jury
Jan 20, 2026

Three Latina filmmakers—Natalia Almada, Janicza Bravo, and Ana Katz—have been invited to serve as jury members at the 42nd

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Jan 20, 2026
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Jan 20, 2026
Architectures of Honest Forgery: Jorge Caballero on the Synthetic Archive of 09/05/1982
Jan 20, 2026

By Natalia Hernández Moreno
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Jan 20, 2026
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Jan 15, 2026
Colombian Dark Comedy A POET, Cannes Winner and Independent Spirit Nominee, Hits U.S. Theaters January 30
Jan 15, 2026

1-2 Special announces the U.S. theatrical release of A Poet / Un poeta, Simón Mesa

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Jan 14, 2026
Brazil’s APOCALYPSE IN THE TROPICS and Cuba’s TO THE WEST, IN ZAPATA Win at Cinema Eye Honors
Jan 14, 2026

Two Latin American films were recognized at the 19th annual edition of Cinema Eye

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Jan 14, 2026
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Jan 14, 2026
From Peru and Panama, RUNA SIMI and QUERIDO TRÓPICO Win at Palm Springs
Jan 14, 2026

Two Latin American films won awards at the 37th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival. Runa Simi, the debut documentary

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Jan 14, 2026
 
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