Meet LALIFF’s Diana Cadavid, Guardian of The Latin Film Galaxy
Officially, Diana Cadavid is Director of Industry Programs for Latino Film Institute. Unofficially, she’s a guardian of the Latin film galaxy.
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“Noviembre” and “Kiss of the Spider Woman” Give Us Women in Revolution
The women of “Noviembre” and “Kiss of the Spider Woman” remind us how trauma, gender, and power intersect, giving us hope along the way.
6 Latino Films to Catch at TIFF 2025
I screened as many of the Latino films as possible at TIFF 2025 and have six that I just can’t stop thinking about.
As Featured in “Sing Sing,” RTA Teaches More than Art
“The RTA program was the best thing that came to my life,” says a 59-year old Latina after being incarcerated for two decades.
“Rez Ball” Scores Big In The Heart Department, Highlighting Indigenous Communities
Netflix film “Rez Ball” embraces the harsh truths of the Native communities it portrays while giving reverence to what they hold dear.
“I’m Still Here” Gives Us a Quietly Resolute Mother-Turned-Activist
“I’m Still Here” follows the daily lives of a middle-class Brazilian family, while showing the grandiose perseverance of the human spirit.
“Lázaro at Night” Ruminates on the Messiness of Modern Sexuality
Nicolás Pereda’s Toronto International Film Festival entry, “Lázaro at Night” challenges us to reflect on what makes modern sexuality tick.
12 Latine Projects to Catch at TIFF 2024
The TIFF 2024 slate is full of Latine adaptations, dramas, and docs, promising something for cinema lovers of all kinds.