Palmerston North, September 7. After the successful opening of the Latin America and Spain Film Festival (LASFF) in Wellington on September 1 and the presentation of the Cuban film “Cuentos de Un Día Más” (Tales of One More Day) on the 4th in that city, on Thursday the 7th we inaugurated the festival in Palmerston North, where Cuba is in charge of coordination.
Wellington, September 1. With the presence of the mayor of Wellington, H.W Tory Whanau, the 21st edition of the Latin American and Spanish Film Festival was inaugurated tonight.
8 films from our countries will be presented in various cities in New Zealand between September and November, in a free event organized by the embassies of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Cuba, Mexico, Peru, and Spain, with the support of several sponsors.
Cuba will present the film "Tales of One More Day", which tells various stories about love in times of pandemic.
Wellington, May 23. As part of the preparations for the Latin America and Spain Film Festival (LASFF), the ambassadors involved had a friendly meeting with the Mayor of this city, H.W Tory Whanau.
The support of the City Council for the cultural event that will begin in September was ratified, and we analyzed other initiatives to jointly promote cultural rapprochement between our countries and the people of Wellington.
A summer festival is among the proposals.
We thank the City Council for their hospitality and support.
Wellington, September 8. The Cuban film "El Mayor", about the life of the patriot Ignacio Agramonte, represents Cuba in the 20th edition of the Latin America and Spain Film Festival (LASFF) that takes place from September 2 in 11 cities of New Zealand.
After its presentation by Ambassador Edgardo Valdés at the opening of the event in Palmerston North on September 3, it was screened with a good turnout in Wellington on September 8 and will continue to be shown in different cities until December.
Wellington, September 2. The ambassadors of Latin America and Spain inaugurated the 20th edition of their Film Festival (LASFF), which they organize every year with the support of local sponsors.
At the opening, the Mayor of Wellington, Andy Foster, highlighted the interest generated by the festival in the city.
From September to December, 9 films will be shown in 11 New Zealand cities, this year under the coordination of the Argentine Embassy.
Cuba is in charge of the festival in the city of Palmerston North, and is represented by the film El Mayor.
Palmerston North, May 26. During his visit to this city, Ambassador Edgardo Valdés met with H.W Grant Smith, Mayor of Palmerston North, with whom he maintains a fluid working relationship.
Both talked about the next Latin American and Spanish Film Festival (LASFF) and the mayor offered his full support for the event, which in this city will be coordinated by the Cuban Embassy.
The Ambassador received honey and other local products as a gift.
Palmerston North is characterized by its cultural diversity and a large presence of Latin American communities.
Wellington, May 23. The Ambassadors of Latin America and Spain met today with authorities from Wellington City Council to formally begin preparations for our Film Festival.
This year under the coordination of Argentina, the festival will be inaugurated in Wellington on September 2 and will extend to several cities in New Zealand.
Cuba will present the film "El Mayor" and will be in charge of the coordination of the festival in the city of Palmerston North.
The event is free and is well received by the local public and the communities of our countries here.
Wellington, October 8. With the presence of the mayor of the city H.W Andy Foster, the Ambassadors of the participating countries, and other guests, the Latin America and Spain Film Festival (LASFF) was closed in the city of Wellington.
Despite the limitations imposed by the Covid 19 epidemic, all the films had a wide audience. Cuba is represented by the film Innocence.
Wellington, October 5. The Cuban film "Inocencia" was presented at the Latin America and Spain Film Festival (LASFF), which has been taking place in 9 cities in New Zealand since October 1.
The Cuban Ambassador, when making the presentation to a large audience, made mention of the 62nd anniversary of the Cuban Institute of Cinematographic Art and Industry (ICAIC) and its importance for Cuban and Latin American cinema.
Palmerston North, August 13. The Cuban Ambassador fulfilled an extensive program during a brief visit to this city, in which Consul Dalila Vázquez carried out different coordination efforts for the next opening of the Latin American and Spanish Film Festival (LASFF) there.
The Ambassador was received by the rector of Massey University and met other officials, as well as professors of the Spanish language program.
He also toured various farms and agricultural research laboratories to learn of New Zealand's successful experiences.
