Lawrence University Latin American and Spanish Film Festival

Discover the stories, perspectives, and creative voices shaping contemporary cinema from Latin America and Spain. Join October 1–4 for a four-day film festival featuring award-winning films, emerging filmmakers, and stories that explore identity, tradition, family, social change, and human connection. From thought-provoking documentaries to intimate dramas and unexpected friendships, each screening offers a new perspective on the world around us.

All screenings are free and open to the public & the campus community.

Thursday, October 1
5:00 p.m. A Poet (Un poeta), Colombia (2025)Followed by a Q&A with director Simón Mesa Soto8:00 p.m. Our Land (Nuestra tierra), Argentina (2025)

Friday, October 2
5:00 p.m. The Condor Daughter (La hija cóndor), Bolivia/Peru/Uruguay (2025)8:00 p.m. The Kitchen (La cocina), Mexico (2024)

Saturday, October 3
5:00 p.m. Sundays (Los domingos), Spain (2025)Reception immediately following the screening

Sunday, October 4
5:00 p.m. Café Chairel, Mexico (2025)