Dir. Jimena Montemayor Official Selection Mexican Feature The Richter Scale says: According to the Bible, Cain and Abel were the first brothers. The tale tells that Cain killed Abel and was then sentenced to wander the Land of Traitors. Ever since there have been many tales of brothers who betray (the Bible itself later has...Continue Reading

Dir. Naji Abu Nowar Official Selection International Feature – Jordan The Richter Scale says: Things change. It’s inevitable and it’s something we’re always resisting, especially when it comes to a way of life that’s been around for centuries. Jordanian director (educated in the UK) Naji Abu Nowar makes his feature directorial debut  exploring the world...Continue Reading

1. Women in Film and Television This year, GIFF will recognize the career of two Mexican women who deserve a tribute for her long years of work within cinema, each in a different, but just as crucial area. Guadalupe Ferrer has long been a supporter of national cinema and has shown throughout her career a...Continue Reading

10:00 am Official Selection Guanajuato Short Films || Auditorium of the University of Guanajuato   12:00 pm Conference: Ayotzinapa, Not a Moment of Silence || Auditorium of the University of Guanajuato Kids in Action: Shaun the Sheep || Juárez Theater Snow Pirates / Kar Korsanlari (2014) Visiting Country: Turkey || Cinemas Guanajuato Kids in Action:...Continue Reading

Starting in the 1970’s, Turkish cinema went through an unprecedented boom, attracting the attention of cinema and what at first seemed like a passing thing has endured to this day. Even with limited budgets, Turkey is known for its high artistic film quality. Turkish films have been known for having directors with an extensive background...Continue Reading

10:00 am Official Selection Shorts Guanajuato || Auditorium of the University of Guanajuato Between Cuba and Mexico, everything is bonito and sabroso (2014) Special Screening || Principal Theater   12:00 pm Official Selection Documentary Shorts || Juárez Theater Official Selection Documentary Shorts|| Cinemas Guanajuato Kids in Action: Short Films || Cinemex Plaza Pozuelos Official Selection...Continue Reading

Metamorphosis means change and we live in a country that is in desperate need of one. At the Guanajuato International Film Festival, the Mexicomorphosis section isn’t just a way to honor one of the great works of literature that turns 100 this year, but a space to reflect on our country’s most recent events and...Continue Reading

Black Dog, Red Dog. (2015) What began as an anthology of film adaptations of the poems of Stephen Dobyns, thanks to the combination of James Franco as director-in-chief, turned into a feature film that shows the life and work of said writer. Every short was edited in a way that it follows a linear continuity...Continue Reading

As for more than a decade, the Guanajuato International Film Festival will recognize the trajectory of women who deserve tribute for their great work in the film industry. In 2015 we pay homage to actress Jacqueline Andere and Guadalupe Ferrer, who has held important positions in Mexico’s film industry. Together with the Association for Women...Continue Reading