The Latin American Film Festival of Dallas (LAFFD), the only current film festival in Dallas County to focus on Latin American films, is set to take place from March 21 to March 23, with a promise to revitalize the cinematic landscape in the DFW area.
The festival will take place at the 35-seat microcinema, Spacy, nestled within Tyler Station, providing an intimate setting for all movie-goers to immerse themselves in the vibrant world of Latin American cinema.
The 2nd edition of LAFFD will present 2 North American premieres, 1 US premiere, 5 Texas premieres, and 1 DFW premiere in the lineup.
In a region teeming with film festivals, LAFFD distinguishes itself by its unwavering commitment to showcasing the most captivating and culturally significant Latin American films that might otherwise remain inaccessible to Dallas audiences.
“Our ambition is to provide a platform for Dallas citizens, whether seasoned cinephiles or casual moviegoers, to encounter the very best in Latin American cinema,” states Jhon Hernandez, Festival Director. “We are dedicated to shattering stereotypes and introducing fresh perspectives and stories that challenge preconceived notions about Latin American filmmaking.”
The second edition of the festival promises a riveting lineup that spans the gamut of Latin American experiences. From intimate documentaries delving into the lives of imprisoned mothers in a Chilean prison (shot on smuggled cell phones) to a broad comedy about a man trying to break his drug addiction in order to propose to his girlfriend, the festival promises a kaleidoscope of perspectives. Far from pigeonholing Latin American cinema into narratives of poverty and violence, the festival also features comedies and domestic dramas that offer more intimate and emotional subjects, such as the exploration of a relationship where an older couple meet once a week to tell each other stories, never revealing their true names.
Through a rigorous selection process, the festival team prioritized films that spotlight marginalized communities and works crafted by underrepresented voices, including women, LGBTQ+, and BIPOC filmmakers. The result is a thoughtfully curated collection of films hailing from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic and Mexico.
