26th Cine Las Americas International Film Festival
Program
Animation, Comedy, Coming-of-Age, Culture, Documentary, Drama, Education, Female-Directed, Indigenous, Politics, Telenovela, Thriller
Celebrate a special section of the Festival showcasing works by filmmakers 19 years or younger. The works screened in this category are eligible for Jury and Audience Awards for Best “Emergencia” Youth Film. Yes, that means you can vote for your favorite film!
Crime, Thriller
Alejandro is an experienced airline pilot. He loves his profession but is hiding a secret: a medical condition that would mean immediate retirement. Intelligence Service agents discover it and they start blackmailing him, demanding he take some mysterious bags on the Buenos Aires-Madrid route, no questions asked. Vigilant because of the enigmatic cargo he’s carrying, Alejandro is soon submerged in a universe of intrigue and corruption, placing him and his loved ones in danger, while he attempts to escape alive, no matter the price.
Animation, Comedy, Fantasy, Female-Directed, LGBTQ+, Racism, Thriller, Trauma
The films are personal and each telling rich stories that will resonate with viewers. The works screened in this category are eligible for a Jury Award for Best Narrative Short.