• Documentary Film “A Song for My Land”

    College Football Game Days @ Cypress & Grove Brewing Co.
    Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

    Watch "A Song for My Land" during the opening night of the 22nd Gainesville Latino Film Festival. The documentary brings together music, community and environmental awareness while examining the power of storytelling and collective action. Presented in Spanish with English subtitles, the film is a 2025 international production from Argentina,...

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  • Discover Art, Community and Resilience in “Comparsa”

    The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 1545 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

    Discover a story of art, community and resilience during a screening of "Comparsa" at the Gainesville Latino Film Festival. Set in Ciudad Peronia, Guatemala, the film follows sisters Lesli and Lupe as they bring young people together through a colorful street performance featuring towering puppets, stilt walkers, music and drums....

  • Follow a Dancer’s Journey from Rio to the World Stage in “A Wolf Among Swans”

    UF Reitz Union 655 Reitz Union Dr., Gainesville

    Follow an inspiring journey through dance during a screening of "A Wolf Among Swans" at the Gainesville Latino Film Festival. Inspired by the life of Brazilian dancer Thiago Soares, the film follows a young dancer from the suburbs of Rio de Janeiro as he transitions from hip hop to classical...

  • Experience a Story of Family and Acceptance in “My Straight Son”

    The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 1545 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

    Experience a moving story of family, identity and acceptance during a screening of "My Straight Son" at the Gainesville Latino Film Festival. Diego is preparing to make his relationship with Fabrizio official when his teenage son, Armando, unexpectedly arrives from Spain. As father and son work to rebuild their relationship...

  • Dive into an Unexpected Comedy with “Once Upon a Fish”

    Vecinos Cafe and Lounge 208 W University Ave., Gainesville, United States

    Dive into an unexpected chain of misadventures during a screening of "Once Upon a Fish" at the Gainesville Latino Film Festival. Frustrated writer Ben reaches a personal crisis when a neighbor's simple request unexpectedly changes the course of his day. What follows is an increasingly absurd series of encounters involving...

  • Gainesville Latino Film Festival Children’s Festival

    Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

    Discover a story of family heritage and identity during the Gainesville Latino Film Festival Children's Festival at the Matheson Museum. "My Grandfather Is a Nihonjin" follows 10-year-old Noboru as he turns to his grandfather Hideo to learn more about his family's past. Their conversations reveal Hideo's experiences as a Japanese...

  • Follow a Journey Home to Puerto Rico in “The Fishbowl”

    Cypress & Grove Brewing Company 1001 NW 4th St., Gainesville, FL, United States

    Follow a deeply personal journey home during a screening of "The Fishbowl / La pecera" at the Gainesville Latino Film Festival. As her cancer progresses, Noelia returns to her native Vieques, Puerto Rico, determined to make her own choices about her future. Reconnecting with friends and family, she faces her...