The Sydney Latin American Film Festival is proud of its 14 year history of showcasing films from or about Latin America and promoting the diversity of its communities. This year the festival focuses on migration and the individuals and communities who are impacted by a wide range of social justice issues.

The Sydney Latin American Film Festival is proud of its 14 year history of showcasing films from or about Latin America and promoting the diversity of its communities. This year the festival focuses on migration and the individuals and communities who are impacted by a wide range of social justice issues.

The Sydney Latin American Film Festival is proud of its 14 year history of showcasing films from or about Latin America and promoting the diversity of its communities. This year the festival focuses on migration and the individuals and communities who are impacted by a wide range of social justice issues.

The Sydney Latin American Film Festival is proud of its 14 year history of showcasing films from or about Latin America and promoting the diversity of its communities. This year the festival focuses on migration and the individuals and communities who are impacted by a wide range of social justice issues.

The Sydney Latin American Film Festival is proud of its 14 year history of showcasing films from or about Latin America and promoting the diversity of its communities. This year the festival focuses on migration and the individuals and communities who are impacted by a wide range of social justice issues.

The Sydney Latin American Film Festival is proud of its 14 year history of showcasing films from or about Latin America and promoting the diversity of its communities. This year the festival focuses on migration and the individuals and communities who are impacted by a wide range of social justice issues.

The Sydney Latin American Film Festival is proud of its 14 year history of showcasing films from or about Latin America and promoting the diversity of its communities. This year the festival focuses on migration and the individuals and communities who are impacted by a wide range of social justice issues.

Sydney Latin American Film Festival opening night gala feature is a beautifully contained coming-of-age story set against the rich culture and heritage of Salvador de Bahia

Join this SLAFF event for an immersive journey to the vibrant and little known world of “Maracatu” with the award winning film Azougue Nazaré, followed by a rich cultural performance by Maracatu Ubuntu group and an explosive set from DJ Astronafrica celebrating our Afro Latino roots.

Encore Screening and Musica en Vivo!

Join the SLAFF for an encore screening of the much loved My Name Is Not Rubén Blades!

Latin American icon Ruben Blades burst onto the New York City salsa scene in the 1970s with his socially charged lyrics and explosive rhythms. 

His hits Pedro Navajas and Plastico are loved by generations of Latin Americans worldwide, we have seen him in the spotlight as a Grammy winner, actor, lawyer and Panama Presidential Candidate. 

With unprecedented access,  Yo No Me Llamo Rubén Blades reveals a soft-spoken rebel, and a living legend struggling to come to terms with his legacy.

This special event will be followed by a celebration of salsa music not to be missed! Performers.

Experience the soul of Cuban music channelled through the original Afro-Cuban All Stars. Embracing several generations and music styles, many of the band’s members of yesterday and today have become international music legends.

In an astonishing two-weeks in 1996, the group recorded “A toda Cuba le Gusta”, featuring nearly 60 performers including celebrated artists such as Compay Segundo, Omara Portuondo and legendary guitarist Ry Cooder. The recording of these sessions Became the subject of the Oscar-nominated documentary “Buena Vista Social Club.”

Today, there’s no slowing down the Afro-Cuban AllStars, still touring the globe with their 14 piece group of Cuban musicians and still led by original bandleader Juan De Marcos.

Don’t miss this all rhythm, all dancing, uplifting musical experience straight out of Cuba, but for the world.