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The AFI Latin American Film Festival is one of North America’s largest and longest-running showcases of Latin American cinema. Now in its 37th year, the festival is one of Washington’s top cultural events and features award-winning films, in-person conversations with filmmaker guests and exciting embassy-hosted parties. With the inclusion of films from Spain and Portugal, the festival celebrates Ibero-American cultural connections during National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Don’t miss your chance to see film-festival favorites, local box-office hits and debut works by promising new talents. Join a diverse audience of film lovers.
Tickets
Now on sale!
General Admission
$15
Unless otherwise noted.
Festival Passes
Explore the best in Latin American cinema with an All-Access Festival Pass. This pass provides admission for one to every screening in the AFI Latin American Film Festival, including Opening and Closing Night. Valued at nearly $600!
See the discounts available to Silver Cinema Club members here.*
Silver Cinema Club discounts are currently available on in-person purchases only.
Opening Night
THE MATCH
U.S. Premiere
Wed, Sept. 16, 7:00 p.m.
Post-screening reception sponsored by the Embassy of Argentina
The infamous World Cup match between Argentina and England in 1986 — where Diego Maradona scored the controversial “Hand of God” goal — is recounted in this exhilarating account that uses rare archival footage, narration by footballers Gary Lineker and Jorge Valdano and new testimonials from other players who were there on the pitch that fateful day.
Also screens Sept. 20
(no reception)
View trailers for the 2026 films below.
Thank you to our AFI Latin American Film Festival Supporters
