Incredible films in the languages of our community! These Spanish and Portuguese language films are exciting for everyone! This year we will travel to Argentina, Mexico, Brazil and Colombia through film!

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THE GREAT FEAT (La Gran Hazaña) – Pablo needs to rescue his friend Pascualina, a laying hen, who ends up kidnapped by the town shopkeeper, after the boy breaks the bucket of eggs he was carrying to pay him a debt owed by his family. The only option is to bet a new bucket in a spinning top duel with Felipe. When other kids find out why he’s betting, Pablo’s mission becomes their mission. (2024 / 15 mins / Colombia / dir. Luber Yesid Zuñiga Ordoñez / in Spanish w/English subtitles)

HOMEMADE BREAD FOR SALE (Temos Pào Caseiro) – When she starts going to school and learning to read and write, Maria Emília becomes very frustrated with her grandmother’s resistance to helping her with her homework. After a “disagreement” between the two, her grandmother finally reveals why. Maria Emília comes up with a plan! (2024 / 15 mins / Brazil / dir. Val Rocha Pires/ in Portuguese w/English subtitles)

LE PETIT ET LE GEANT – The story of a little hamster living in a post-apocalyptic world. As he wanders in abandoned cities, he collects objects, finds water and living plants. One day, he discovers a fearful giant in a house and consoles him. His new found confidence enables him to step out of the manor together where they begin a new friendship. (2025 / 8.5 mins / Brazil, France / dir. Isabela Costa  / no verbal)

LITTLE HOT WATER BOTTLE (La bolsita de agua caliente) – Catalina discovers that what she thought would be the most boring night of her life, becomes the best adventure of all time. The relationship with her grandmother opens the door to a wonderful world in the shape of a giant red hot water bottle. (2023 / 8 mins / Argentina / dir. Yuliana Brutti / no verbal)

THE MAGIC GARDEN (O jardim mágico) – Two friends discover a hidden treasure, but both refuse to accept it. Together, they find a solution that will bring about a beautiful future for the entire village. The Magic Garden is a story about generosity and the transformative power of true treasures. (2025 / 6 mins / Brazil / dir. Naira Carneiro, Carlon Hardt / in Portuguese w/English subtitles)

SMOKE FINGERS (Manos de humo) – Ivan is the goalkeeper of the best team in the league. This happens to be very boring position because the ball rarely comes his way. During one of those long games, he meets “Posts”, a younger child who idolizes Ivan through good and bad plays. From that moment on, the two boys initiate a very special friendship on the field. (2024 / 10 mins / Mexico / dir. Jorge Antonio Estrada / in Spanish w/English subtitles)

STEPS TO FLY (Pasos para volar) – Locked in a room with a fan, A Bird teaches a Little Bird how to fly, even though he has no wings. The appearance of a mysterious briefcase will ruin Bird’s plans, and will reveal to Little Bird an unexpected possibility of escape. Yup, an experimental film with some very unique animation techniques. (2024 / 9 mins / Argentina / dirs. Nicolás Conte, Rosario Carlino / non-verbal)