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06/09/2023

MUBI Fest Latin America: Experience the Best Independent Cinema on the Big Screen


The global streaming platform MUBI is launching its first MUBI Fest in Latin America, an initiative that allows lovers of the best independent cinema in the world to watch a selection of their catalog on the big screen.

The MUBI Fest in Latin America will take place in Bogotá, Santiago de Chile, Sao Paulo, Buenos Aires, and Mexico City, each with different dates, throughout the remainder of the year.

"Recognizing the value of each film we share, MUBI Fest establishes itself as a gateway to the great cinema from all latitudes that we consider essential and distinctive, encompassing films by iconic directors and emerging authors. We believe that cinema sparks thought and community, and the physical presence of these screenings in theaters invites us to come together, reflect, and extend the conversation around each film," comments Sandra Gómez, Marketing Director of MUBI Latin America, who has also celebrated this initiative as a space to continue cultivating cinephilia and captivating new audiences.

The selection of titles will be announced in the middle of this month. In the meantime, the platform has revealed the dates for the in-person festival, as well as a series of complementary events such as talks, filmmaker encounters, presentations, and installations. In Bogotá, for example, there will be an exhibition by experimental filmmaker Ben Rivers, whose work has explored the boundaries between documentary and fiction, addressing topics ranging from intimate portraits to explorations of unknown territories. "This exhibition, marking his first presentation in Colombia and bringing together seven of his works, offers an exceptional opportunity to discover the delicacy and depth of his work," emphasizes MUBI.

The first edition of the festival will be intense, as it will take place over three days. Additionally, the lineup of films promises to be short but powerful, featuring acclaimed movies from recent years and some of the most celebrated films at festivals like Cannes, as well as award winners at the BAFTAs and the Oscars.

The MUBI Fest Bogotá will be held from July 21 to 23 at the Cinematheque of Bogotá. The dates and locations for the other Latin American cities are as follows:



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