These Are The Latino Films At Sundance 2023

The Sundance Film Festival is known for its diverse lineup of independent films, and this year’s selection includes nine powerful movies from Latino filmmakers. These films explore a wide range of important social, political, and cultural issues, offering unique perspectives on a variety of experiences and themes. These are the Latino movies at Sundance 2023.

Here are the Latino Movies at the Sundance Film Festival 2023

La Pecera / Puerto Rico, Spain

“La Pecera,” a film from Puerto Rico and Spain, touches on themes of personal freedom and choice in the digital age and addresses the ongoing issue of contamination caused by the U.S. Navy in Puerto Rico. The story tells of a religious grandmother who learns how to use the internet and confronts a dilemma when she stumbles upon pornography.

Gael García Bernal as Cassandro / U.S.A

Another film, “Cassandro,” takes us on a journey into the world of Lucha Libre and tells the story of Saúl Armendáriz, a Mexican-American amateur wrestler from El Paso who achieves fame through his alter ego Cassandro, the flamboyant and iconic “Liberace of Lucha Libre.” The film explores themes of identity and representation within the macho world of wrestling, as well as the power of self-expression and breaking societal norms.

“Rotting in the Sun,” a meta-fiction narrative about Chilean director Sebastian Silva gone missing in Mexico City, is nothing in tone as “Radical,” also set in Mexico. It stars Eugenio Derbéz as a teacher attempting to inspire his students to greatness, based on a true story. These films offer Mexico as a backdrop for avant-garde cinema and inspirational dramas about overcoming obstacles.

Eugenio Derbéz in Radical / U.S.A

Other Latino movies premiering at Sundance include:

“The Eternal Memory,” tells the story of a Chilean couple dealing with Alzheimer’s disease.

“Sorcery,” set in 19th century Chile and features an Indigenous girl seeking justice.

“MAMACRUZ,” a feature about a religious woman confronting pornography on the internet.

“Birth and Rebirth,” is a film about a single mother and a childless morgue technician who bond over bringing a little girl back to life.

“Heroic,” is centered around a young man named Luis who enrolls in a military college in the hopes of securing a better future but instead faces a rigid and violent system.

Sorcery (Chile)

Where to watch

These nine Latino movies offer a diverse range of experiences and perspectives, highlighting the complexity and richness of Latino culture. They provide a much-needed platform for Latino voices and shed light on important issues facing the community. You can catch all these movies from January 19 through the 29th in Park City, Salt Lake City, or watch them online. For more information, visit their website.

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