This year, the Guanajuato International Film Festival celebrates its 24th edition of celebrating and promoting the art of film among all Guanajuato residents. Its program, which is now made up of virtual talks, conferences and screenings in different cinemas in the state, is strengthened every year thanks to the commitment of its co-founder Sarah Hoch and her committee, as well as the interest of an audience eager to experience other ways of experiencing cinema.
Some highlights of this edition:
- It will be held in person, digitally and virtually from September 17 to 26.
- The 24th edition of GIFF features 188 films on display, 145 of which are in competition, from 52 countries.
- Swan Song will be the opening film and its star, actor Udo Kier, will host an online discussion.
- Leading actress María Rojo will be honoured within the framework of Women in Film and Television together with screenwriter Beatriz Novaro.
What else can we find?
For the section of GIFF Online, the festival has set up a special website so that you can watch from wherever you are part of the selection of short and feature films that are being presented this year: https://giff.mx/disponiblehoy
In addition, the program of face-to-face activities includes talks, special exhibitions and screenings of the official selection in theaters and cinemas in each locality in León, San Miguel de Allende and Irapuato. You can check the full program here.
The official selection includes international and national short films and feature films, animated shorts, virtual reality and special programs such as Children in Action, Women in Cinema with a tribute to María Rojo and Beatriz Novaro, Music+Cinema and more. Also featured is a tribute in memoriam to Ernesto Herrera, co-founder of the festival, with a selection of his favorite short films and a light installation and video mapping show that you can see at Viñedo Dos Búhos today, Wednesday, September 22 (Book here).
The GIFF in San Miguel
This is what you can't miss today and tomorrow: the conversation with María Rojo, which will also be broadcast live from the page Facebook of the festival. The screening of the official selection at the Santa Ana and Angela Peralta theaters, as well as at Compartimiento Cinematográfico and Cinemex Plaza La Luciérnaga. Check the program here.
As one of the most renowned festivals in the state and the country, we are delighted to see how it has adapted to the global context and continues its commitment to bringing national and international talent into the spotlight. Congratulations, GIFF!
