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May 7, 2026
Milagros Mumenthaler’s Hypnotic Psychological Mystery THE CURRENTS Opens in U.S. Theaters This May
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Sad Girlz (Chicas tristes), the acclaimed debut feature by Mexican writer-director Fernanda Tovar, will make its highly anticipated North

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The Tribeca Festival has announced its 2026 programming, unveiling a robust selection of films from Latin America and the Latinx

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Apr 15, 2026
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Apr 7, 2026
A Look at the Latin American Films at New Directors/New Films 2026
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The 55th edition of New Directors/New Films, the long-running showcase organized by Film at Lincoln Center and The Museum

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Apr 2, 2026
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Welcomes Back Latin Wave for Its 19th Edition of New Latin American Cinema
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From Friday, April 24, through Sunday, April 26, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston,

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A Guide to U.S. Latinx and Latin American Films at SXSW 2026
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[Exclusive] Dano García's MICKEY Debuts Trailer and Poster Ahead of SXSW World Premiere
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Mickey, the new feature documentary by multi-award-winning trans Mexican

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At True/False, HOW TO CLEAN A HOUSE IN TEN EASY STEPS Makes Its World Premiere
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How to Clean a House In Ten Easy Steps, the debut feature by director Carolina González Valencia, will world premiere at the 23rd

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

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