2026 Latin America and Spain Film Festival

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  • Friday 09 Oct - Friday 16 Oct 2026
  • The University of Waikato

The Latin America and Spain Film Festival (LASFF) is a cultural event that aims to bring together Latin America, Spain, and other New Zealand communities through the big screen.

The Wellington-based LASFF travels all over New Zealand with the support of academics, cultural associations, and students. The University of Waikato is delighted to sponsor the LASFF in 2026 and is the host for Waikato-based activities.

We are thrilled to announce the 24th edition of LASFF in New Zealand. This year, the embassies of Peru, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Cuba, Mexico, Colombia, and Spain have collaborated to bring an extraordinary selection of eight films.

Screening in early October, LASFF offers a unique opportunity to experience the richness of Latin American and Spanish cultures through cinema.

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Film Festival schedule for Hamilton

Black Snow
Country: Argentina
Genre: Thriller
Date: Friday, 9 October (Opening Evening)
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Te Whare Tapere Iti, Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts (University of Waikato, Gate 1, Knighton Road)

Close Your Eyes 
Country: Spain
Genre: Drama
Date: Saturday, 10 October
Time: 3.00pm
Venue: J.G.03, enter IJ Block main entrance then turn left (University of Waikato, Gate 1, Knighton Road)

Destination of Origin 
Country: Chile
Genre: Comedy
Date: Saturday, 10 October
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: J.G.03, enter IJ Block main entrance then turn left (University of Waikato, Gate 1, Knighton Road)

Basic Sanitation, the Movie
Country: Brazil
Genre: Comedy
Date: Monday, 12 October
Time: 6.15pm
Venue: J.G.03, IJ Block main entrance then turn left (University of Waikato, Gate 1, Knighton Road)

Corina
Country: Mexico
Genre: Dramedy
Date: Tuesday, 13 October
Time: 6.15pm
Venue: J.G.03, IJ Block main entrance then turn left (University of Waikato, Gate 1, Knighton Road)

A World for Julius 
Country: Peru
Genre: Drama
Date: Wednesday, 14 October
Time: 6.15pm
Venue: J.G.03, IJ Block main entrance then turn left (University of Waikato, Gate 1, Knighton Road)

El Benny 
Country: Cuba
Genre: Fiction
Date: Thursday, 15 October
Time: 6.15pm
Venue: J.G.03, IJ Block main entrance then turn left (University of Waikato, Gate 1, Knighton Road)

A Poet 
Country: Colombia
Genre: Tragicomedy
Date: Friday, 16 October
Time: 6.15pm
Venue: J.G.03, IJ Block main entrance then turn left (University of Waikato, Gate 1, Knighton Road)

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