The 46th edition of the International Festival of New Latin American Cinema, from December 4 to 14, emphasizes support for eastern Cuba's recovery from Hurricane Melissa. Organizers have called on international filmmakers to contribute through mobile screenings. Festival president Tania Delgado Fernández highlighted the slogan 'Rolling cinema' as a commitment to reach those in need.
Since its inception, the International Festival of New Latin American Cinema has maintained a humanistic and supportive approach. In the run-up to its 46th edition, from December 4 to 14, organizers called on the international filmmaking community to support the recovery of eastern Cuba, recently affected by Hurricane Melissa.
At a press conference held on Tuesday, it was announced that the event will reach other parts of the country, particularly the recovering provinces, through mobile cinema screenings and other proposals. 'Rolling cinema—this year's slogan—is not just a phrase, it implies moving, and doing so to all the places where it is needed,' said Festival President Tania Delgado Fernández.
Interest in participating has not waned: more than 2,000 works were submitted, including films, posters, and scripts. The official selection includes 222 works, 114 in competition and the rest in usual sections, representing 42 countries. There will be 34 titles from Cuban cinema, which Delgado Fernández described as 'broad and varied,' also highlighting the quality of the animation projects.
Dedicated, among other important anniversaries, to the centenary of Alfredo Guevara, this edition features the third Latin American and Caribbean Animation Forum 'Juan Padrón in memoriam'; a special program from BRICS countries; and a film showcase celebrating 80 years of Estudios Churubusco. The Mexican entity will receive one of the Coral de Honor awards and, together with the Mexican Institute of Cinematography, will pay tribute to that nation's cinema, with several films shown on television.
Another important part is the revival of the Isla Abierta Latin American Film Market, which will bring together national and foreign producers. Starting Monday, November 24, passes to access the screenings will be available at cinema box offices.