American Film Institute announces AFI Latin American Film Festival 2019 Film slate
2019 AFI LATIN AMERICAN Film Premiere of Ricardo Darín's AN UNEXPECTED LOVE and World Premiere of DAYS OF LIGHT Bookend the Festival's 30th Anniversary Lineup Festival Runs September 12–October 2 with 53 Films From 23 Countries, Including 12 U.S., North American and World Premieres The American Film Institute (AFI) announced today the full slate of films for the 2019 AFI Latin American Film Festival, which will take place September 12–October 2 at the historic AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center in Silver Spring, MD. Celebrating its 30th edition this year, the festival is one of the largest and long-running showcases of Latin America cinema in the United States. The festival presents Latin America's prolific and versatile talent and, with the inclusion of films from Spain and Portugal, honors Ibero-American cultural connections during National Hispanic Heritage Month. This year's wide-ranging selection of 53 films spans international festival fav...