Sponsored by OWU's Department of World Languages & Cultures and its Film Studies Program, the Hispanic Film Festival celebrates the richness and plurality of Hispanic cinema and encourages dialogue among guest artists, students, faculty, and other viewers.
All films will begin at 7 p.m., be screened in their original language with English subtitles (if needed), and be followed by a discussion about their cultural and artistic significance. Admission is free for everyone, with all films screened in Room 312 of Ohio Wesleyan's R.W. Corns Building, 78 S. Sandusky St., Delaware. Films may contain mature themes and language.
"La Suprema" (2023, Colombia) Description
In a small town without even electricity, a teenage girl dreams of being a boxer. When she learns that her uncle will box for the world title and the event will be broadcast live on television, she and the community will go out of their way to watch the fight, while fighting for her dignity and against oblivion. This drama-comedy is directed by Felipe Holguín Caro and written by Felipe Holguín Caro and Andy Sierra. Caro will participate in a Zoom conversation with the audience after the screening. (1 hour, 23 minutes)