The 18th Latin American Film Festival concludes its second uninterrupted week at the ANU Film Group with these seven final films, from countries such as Uruguay, Cuba and Brazil.

To view the first week of films, screening from August 9–16, please CLICK HERE.

All screenings are FREE to attend and open to the public – no membership or registration is required. Sessions will commence at 7:30 pm, with the exception of Sunday screenings which start at 6 pm. All films will be screened in their original language with English subtitles.

Proudly presented by the Latin American Embassies in Australia with the support of the ANU Latin American Students' Association.

9. THURSDAY 14 SEPTEMBER @ 7:30 PM – THE BROKEN GLASS THEORY (LA TEORÍA DE LOS VIDRIOS ROTOS)
Country: Uruguay
Director: Diego Fernández

Taking up a new job in a small town, an insurance investigator is tasked with tracking down a serial arsonist who has been setting fire to cars. (80 mins, 2021)

10. FRIDAY 15 SEPTEMBER @ 7:30 PM – LAS PUPUSAS
Country: El Salvador
Director: Héctor Mojica

The story of a traditional Salvadoran dish that is beloved by millions, and has been part of the country's history for over 1,500 years. (90 mins, 2022)

11. SATURDAY 16 SEPTEMBER @ 7:30 PM – VIOLETA AT LAST (VIOLETA AL FIN)
Country: Costa Rica
Director: Hilda Hidalgo

When she discovers that a bank plans to repossess her family home, a 72-year-old divorcee breaks all the rules to defend her home and freedom. (87 mins, 2017)

12. SUNDAY 17 SEPTEMBER @ 6 PM – 1976
Country: Chile
Director: Manuela Martelli

In 1976, while on holiday in a coastal town, a housewife attempts to save a wounded young man fighting against Augusto Pinochet's dictatorship. (95 mins, 2022)

13. MONDAY 18 SEPTEMBER @ 7:30 PM – LUCÍA
Country: Cuba
Director: Humberto Solás

The stories of three Cuban women named Lucía as they attempt to overcome prejudice in different historical periods, from the 1890s to the 1960s. (160 mins, 1968)

14. TUESDAY 19 SEPTEMBER @ 7:30 PM – JUST LIKE OUR PARENTS (COMO NOSSOS PAIS)
Country: Brazil
Director: Laís Bodanzky

After discovering a secret that throws her whole existence into disarray, Rosa decides to break free from her obligations and live life on her own terms. (102 mins, 2017)

15. WEDNESDAY 20 SEPTEMBER @ 7:30 PM – I DREAM IN ANOTHER LANGUAGE (SUEÑO EN OTRO IDIOMA)
Country: Mexico
Director: Ernesto Contreras

A linguist discovers that the last two speakers of a dying indigenous language have not spoken to each other for 50 years due to a grudge. (103 mins, 2017)