Free Latin American Film Series at Eastern Oregon University
Four upcoming screenings explore immigration, displacement, and identity, with opportunities to connect directly with filmmakers.
Eastern Oregon Film Festival is excited to share an opportunity for local film lovers to experience international cinema right here in La Grande!
Eastern Oregon University (EOU) is hosting a free film series this fall, bringing powerful stories from Latin America to the big screen. Exploring themes of immigration, exile, displacement, and return, the series invites audiences to engage with contemporary Latin American cinema and the filmmakers behind it.
Start tonight, Monday, November 9, at 6 p.m. with a screening of Zafari (2024), directed by Mariana Rondón.
Set against a backdrop of severe food scarcity, Zafari presents a dystopian portrait of Venezuelan society, exploring themes of inequality, survival, and social division.
Following the screening, director Mariana Rondón will join the audience live via Zoom for a conversation about the film’s historical context and a Q&A with attendees.
This is a unique opportunity to connect with an international filmmaker and explore the ideas and experiences shaping contemporary Latin American storytelling.
Upcoming Screenings
All screenings take place at 6 p.m. in Zabel Hall, Room 101, on the Eastern Oregon University campus. Admission is free, and all films are presented with English subtitles.
- November 9 — Zafari (2024)
- Directed by Mariana Rondón. Live virtual filmmaker Q&A following the screening.
- November 16 — Guie’dani’s Navel (2019)
- Directed by Xavi Sala.
- November 30 — Los lobos (2019)
- Directed by Samuel Kishi Leopo. A filmmaker discussion is anticipated.
- December 7 — La cocina (2024)
- Directed by Alonso Ruizpalacios.
Bringing Global Cinema to La Grande
Organized by EOU professor Dr. Jill Gibian as part of a fall course, the series has expanded to welcome the wider community through public screening rights secured with film distributor Pragda.
At Eastern Oregon Film Festival, we believe in the power of independent and international cinema to broaden perspectives, spark conversation, and connect communities. We’re thrilled to see opportunities like this continuing to grow in our region.
The series is made possible through a grant from the Pragda Film Club and support from the Union County Cultural Commission, EOU’s College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, the Mosaic Center, and the EOU Vending Committee.
We encourage our EOFF community to attend, bring a friend, and support more great cinema in Eastern Oregon!
FREE ADMISSION | OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Eastern Oregon University — Zabel Hall, Room 101
La Grande, Oregon | All screenings at 6 p.m.
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