The Group of Embassies of Latin American Countries (GRULA) in Canada, in collaboration with Saint Paul University, is thrilled to announce the 28th edition of the Latin American Film Festival (LAFF), which will take place from April 4 to April 26, 2025, at the Saint Paul University Amphitheatre, G1124 located at 110 Hazel St., Ottawa.
This year's festival will showcase an extraordinary selection of film productions from 14 countries: Brazil, Chile, Colombiam Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay.
Attendees will enjoy a diverse variety of genres, including drama, fiction, thriller, animation and documentary, among others. All films will be screened with English subtitles. Many of the featured films have already gained international and national recognition, being nominated for prestigious film festivals or receiving awards for their outstanding achievements.
This collaboration between GRULA and Saint Paul University demonstrates the strong ties between Latin America and Canada, as well as the shared commitment to promoting cultural exchange and understanding between our nations. The Embassies of the Latin American Countries (GRULA) in Canada and Saint Paul University invite everyone to attend this unique cultural event and experience the diversity and richness of Latin American cinema.
Please find below the updated festival lineup and schedule.
Friday, April 4
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Panama – Operación Causa Justa / Operation Just Cause
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Paraguay – Just one spring
Saturday, April 5
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Chile – Film to be confirmed
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM: Uruguay – El empleado y el patrón
Sunday, April 6
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Dominican Republic – La República de la pelota
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM: Colombia - (Film to be confirmed)
Friday, April 11
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Peru – La herencia de Flora / Flora’s inheritance
Saturday, April 12
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Ecuador - Dedicada a mi ex /Dedicated to my ex
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM: Guatemala – Martin y Margot 
Sunday, April 13
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: El Salvador – Las Pupusas /The Pupusas
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM: Brazil – Utopia Tropical / Tropical Utopia
Friday, April 25
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Cuba – Una noche con los Rolling Stones / A night with the Rolling Stones
Saturday, April 26
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Costa Rica – Violeta al Fin / Violeta at Last
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Mexico – La BahÃa de Mi Vida/The Bay of My Life (2024) Mati Covarrubias
Venue:
Saint Paul University Amphitheatre - G1124. 110 Hazel St, Ottawa
Admission:
Tickets can be reserved for free via Eventbrite
Do not miss this opportunity to experience the richness and diversity of Latin American cinema in partnership with Saint Paul University!