46 Edition of the Havana Film Festival showcases 222 films from 42 countries, highlighting Latin American cinema and BRICS films.
Havana hosted the 2025 edition of the Havana Film Festival from December 4 to 14 under the theme “Rolling Cinema”, featuring 222 films from 42 countries.
Founded in 1979, it remains a vital platform for showcasing regional stories, transforming the city into a cultural hub for both industry professionals and passionate local audiences.
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The programming highlighted the region’s cinematic diversity, with strong representation from Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico. Notable entries included Brazil’s Oscar submission The “Secret Agent” and the opening Argentinian drama “Belen”, alongside significant Cuban works like “Anonymous Neurotic”, spanning features, documentaries, and first films.
On December 4, #Havana inaugurated the 46th edition of the International Festival of #NewLatinAmericanCinema, which will run until December 14 and is shaping up to be a momentous event for regional #culture, marked by tributes, solidarity, and remarkable creative diversity. pic.twitter.com/KHsdG5CBoM
— teleSUR English (@telesurenglish) December 14, 2025
A notable new feature was a dedicated section for films from the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa), following Cuba’s association with the bloc.
The festival’s awards, like the Glauber Rocha Award, reinforce its mission to promote socially committed cinema. The 2025 Coral Awards saw “The Secret Agent” win Best Director and Screenplay, validating films that blend artistic innovation with deep engagement in Latin American social realities.
This 46th edition paid tribute to the centenary of its founder, Alfredo Guevara, reaffirming the festival’s enduring principles.
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