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Fall 2024 | 15th Annual Hispanic Film Festival

September 24 - October 10

 

Promotional flyer for the 15th Hispanic Film Festival at the University of Memphis. It features five film posters: 'Mala Junta,' 'Cassandro,' 'La Suprema,' 'La Hembríta,' and 'Home is Somewhere Else.' Below each poster, the screening dates and locations are listed: Sept. 24 at UofM, Sept. 26 at Dixon Gallery, Oct. 1, 3, and 8 at UofM, with a repeat showing of 'Cassandro' on Oct. 10 at UofM. A footer notes that all movies are free with English subtitles, and sponsor logos include the University of Memphis, Department of World Languages and Literatures, Department of Communication & Film, Mid-South Latino Chamber of Commerce, Dixon Gallery & Gardens, and the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID).

The Department of World Languages and Literatures at the University of Memphis is pleased to announce the 15th Hispanic Film Festival. This event provides an opportunity to engage with cinematic works from across the Spanish-speaking world, showcasing diverse voices, cultural experiences, and storytelling.

Each film will be screened with English subtitles, and all events are free and open to the public. We invite students, faculty, and the local community to join us for this celebration of Hispanic cinema.

Festival Dates and Film Screenings:

September 24 | 6:00 PM | UofM UC Theater 145

Mala Junta | Chile
Directed by Claudia Huaiquimilla
A story about adolescence, marginalization, and the challenges of navigating society's expectations.

September 26 | 6:00 PM | Dixon Gallery (Sponsored by Communication & Film)

Cassandro | Mexico-USA
Directed by Roger Ross Williams
The incredible life of Saúl Armendáriz, an amateur wrestler from El Paso who reinvents himself as Cassandro, the "Liberace of Lucha Libre."

October 1 | 6:00 PM | UofM UC Theater 145

La Suprema | Colombia
Directed by Laura Huertas
A film that confronts themes of memory, resistance, and the legacies of forgotten female heroes.

October 3 | 6:00 PM | UofM UC Theater 145 (Sponsored by Multicultural Affairs)

Home is Somewhere Else | Mexico-USA
Directed by Carlos Hagerman and Jorge Villalobos
An animated feature exploring the emotional journeys of immigrant families in the U.S. as they face deportation and separation.

October 8 | 6:00 PM | UofM UC Theater 145

La Hembríta | Dominican Republic
Directed by Laura Amelia Guzmán and Israel Cárdenas
A tender portrayal of intergenerational relationships, set against the backdrop of a small Dominican town.

October 10 | 6:00 PM | UofM UC Theater 145 (Sponsored by Communication & Film)

Cassandro (encore screening) | Mexico-USA
Directed by Roger Ross Williams
The incredible life of Saúl Armendáriz, an amateur wrestler from El Paso who reinvents himself as Cassandro, the "Liberace of Lucha Libre."

Location:

  • University Center Theater, Room 145
  • Dixon Gallery and Gardens, 4339 Park Ave

Sponsors and Partners: The 15th Hispanic Film Festival is made possible with support from the Dixon Gallery & Gardens, the Mid-South Latino Chamber of Commerce, the Ministry of Education and Culture of Spain, and the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID).

For more information, please contact the Department of World Languages and Literatures at wll@memphis.edu.