The Gasoline Thieves Official Selection Mexican Feature Film Dir. Edgar Nito The Richter Scale says: Why would anyone choose a life that will end up destroying them? Typically, because it is the only option they have, either to survive or get ahead in a world that does not offer many options. The world of organized...Continue Reading
System Crasher Official Selection International Feature Film Dir. Nora Fingscheidt The Richter Scale says: Is there a place in our society for Benni (Helena Zengel)? Do we have a system that can accommodate a girl like her who is a problem for anyone who bumps into her? Benni is 9 years old, is impulsive, hyperactive...Continue Reading
GIFF offers a retrospective of the work of renowned Filipino director Known for deep and challenging cinema, full of vital cinematic wisdom, Kidlat Tahimik has been making films with an unmistakably personal touch for decades and this has made him a crucial figure in Filipino cinema. An auteur who deals mostly in the social and...Continue Reading
GIFF programs a careful selection of the best in Filipino cinema in its 22nd edition The Philippines is the Spotlight Country in the twenty-second edition of the Guanajuato International Film Festival. As part of GIFF’s program, we bring you an overview of this vibrant film industry be presenting three outstanding feature films. Starting at 11:00...Continue Reading
GIFF offers a retrospective of the work of renowned Filipino director Known for deep and challenging cinema, full of vital cinematic wisdom, Kidlat Tahimik has been making films with an unmistakably personal touch for decades and this has made him a crucial figure in Filipino cinema. An auteur who deals mostly in the social and...Continue Reading
The honoreD director spoke about his career and filmmaking Yesterday, international tributee Gus Van Sant’s Master Class was help during the 22nd edition of GIFF at the Ángela Peralta Theater. Starting at 1:00 p.m., the conference was kicked off by Federal Secreatary of Cultural Development Édgar San Juan, who began by thanking Sarah Hoch...Continue Reading
Elix Chavez and the Light and Strength delight the GIFF audience Yesterday afternoon, during the third day of music at the Guanajuato International Film Festival, a large audience of all ages gathered in the Main Garden to enjoy two bands led by women with great artistic careers who may be very different, but they all...Continue Reading
Koko-Di Koko-Da Official Selection International Feature Film Dir. Johannes Nyholm The Richter Scale says: We all try to escape death. It’s something we know we’ll eventually have to face, and yet our fear is such that we try to avoid it at all costs, even if it means we get to reunite with someone we...Continue Reading
The legendary American director shares his experiences at GIFF 2019 As part of the tribute that the Guanajuato International Film Festival pays to American filmmaker Gus Van Sant, we invite you to a Master Class that will take place on Sunday, July 21st, at 1:00 p.m. at the majestic Ángela Peralta Theater San Miguel de...Continue Reading
