2025 Latin America & Spain Film Festival
- Friday 26 Sep - Saturday 04 Oct 2025
- University of Waikato
- Free
Friday 26 Sep - Saturday 04 Oct 2025
University of Waikato
Free
The Latin America & Spain Film Festival (LASFF) is a cultural event that brings together Latin American, Spanish, and New Zealand communities through the magic of cinema.
Celebrating its 23rd year, this non-profit festival showcases a hand-picked selection of contemporary films from eight participating countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, Peru, and Spain. From compelling stories to vibrant cultural insights, LASFF offers audiences a unique opportunity to experience the richness of Spanish and Portuguese-speaking cultures.
Organised by the Embassies, LASFF travels across Aotearoa with the support of local councils, universities, cultural organisations, and corporate sponsors. The University of Waikato is proud to support the LASFF 2025 and host the Hamilton screenings.
Film Festival Schedule in Hamilton
Friday 26 September, 6:30pm – ⭐ Opening Night
Film: Giant of La Mancha (recommended for young audiences)
Country: Argentina
Language: English/Spanish
Venue: Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts – Te Whare Tapere Iti
Monday 29 September, 6:15pm
Film: Kubra – Self-Portrait
Country: Brazil
Language: Portuguese
Venue: University of Waikato, Gate 1, Knighton Road, J Block, Room J.1.10
Tuesday 30 September, 6:15pm
Film: La Promesa (The Promise)
Country: Mexico
Language: Spanish
Venue: University of Waikato, Gate 1, Knighton Road, J Block, Room J.1.10
Wednesday 1 October, 6:15pm
Film: Out in the Open
Country: Spain
Language: Spanish
Venue: University of Waikato, Gate 1, Knighton Road, J Block, Room J.1.10
Thursday 2 October, 6:15pm
Film: The World of Nelsito
Country: Cuba
Language: Spanish
Venue: University of Waikato, Gate 1, Knighton Road, J Block, Room J.1.10
Friday 3 October, 6:15pm
Film: Dear Gentlemen
Country: Colombia
Language: Spanish
Venue: University of Waikato, Gate 1, Knighton Road, J Block, Room J.1.10
Saturday 4 October, 3:00pm
Film: The Healing Land
Country: Peru
Language: Spanish
Venue: University of Waikato, Gate 1, Knighton Road, J Block, Room J.1.10
Saturday 4 October, 5:30pm
Film: Maria
Country: Chile
Language: English
Venue: University of Waikato, Gate 1, Knighton Road, J Block, Room J.1.10
Note: For all dates, please park at Gate 1. Additional parking is available outside buildings J, K, and I.
Enjoy this fantastic festival with your family and friends!