FILMéxico film festival in Salt Lake featuring 7 acclaimed Mexican films

SALT LAKE CITY — An array of acclaimed Mexican films are coming to Salt Lake City, including entries to the Cannes, Berlin and Venice international film festivals.

FILMéxico, hosted by the Salt Lake Film Society and featuring Mexican cinematography, marks its 15th year with screenings of seven Mexican films from Thursday through Nov. 19. All showings will be at Broadway Centre Cinemas at 111 E. Broadway (300 South).

"What makes this festival so special is its ability to bring people together through stories that celebrate Mexican culture, challenge perspectives and create meaningful connections. We're especially excited to mark this anniversary with such an extraordinary lineup of internationally recognized films and filmmakers," said Tori Baker, president and chief executive officer of the Salt Lake Film Society. The Mexican Consulate in Salt Lake City and Artes de México en Utah are also helping organize the event.

One of the festival highlights, according to organizers, is the film "En el Camino" ("On the Road"), featured at the Venice Film Festival and Mexico's entry for consideration as best international film for the 2027 Academy Awards.

Other films include "Chicas Tristes" ("Sad Girlz"), featured at the Berlin Film Festival, and "Seis Meses en el Edificio Rosa con Azul" ("Six Months in the Pink and Blue Building"), featured at the Cannes Film Festival.

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The festival opens Thursday with a showing of "Los Hijos de la Costa" ("Children of the Coast"), followed by a question-and-answer session with Bruno Bancalari, the film's director. It closes on Nov. 19 with a showing of "Hijas del Bosque" ("Daughters of the Forest"), followed by a panel discussion.

The festival showcases films that event organizers say might not otherwise be available to local audiences, "creating opportunities for cultural exchange, community engagement and meaningful conversations."