Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano

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Arts & CultureHavana
Dates3–13 December 2026Confirmed listing
Duration11 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsThe festival's founding mission, explicitly
Language["es"]Currency: CUP
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano in Havana

The Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano, opened in Havana on December 3, 1979, under Cuba's ICAIC state film institute and founders including Alfredo Guevara, Julio Garcia Espinosa and Pastor Vega, traces its roots to a 1967 filmmakers' gathering in Vina del Mar, Chile, and awards its Gran Premio Coral each December as one of the most significant dedicated platforms for Latin American cinema.

The Havana Film Festival traces its intellectual origins to 1967, when a group of Latin American filmmakers held a founding gathering at the Chilean seaside resort of Vina del Mar, a meeting that eventually materialized as the Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano, which formally opened in Havana on December 3, 1979, convening more than six hundred Latin American filmmakers for its first edition.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

The festival's founding mission, explicitly countering the international anonymity of Latin American cinema compared to European or North American industries, gives its programming and Gran Premio Coral top prize a specifically regional focus distinct from broad international film festivals, an intent traceable to a 1967 filmmakers' meeting in Vina del Mar, Chile, more than a decade before Havana's first edition

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The mystery stays covered

State backing through ICAIC, Cuba's film institute, and founding involvement from figures including Alfredo Guevara gives the festival institutional continuity distinct from privately organized regional film festivals

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

Symbols

Custom

Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano is documented as a recurring arts-culture festival in the Eventisimus atlas.

Participation

Calendar

Some moments are open to visitors; others belong to local participants. Follow barriers, steward instructions, and local etiquette.

Place memory

Place

The strongest version of the event is the one tied to Havana, not a generic copy of the same category elsewhere.

The local code

Meaning

The festival's founding mission, explicitly countering the international anonymity of Latin American cinema compared to European or North American...

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

3–13 December 2026

Getting around

Stay close enough to the part of Havana you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.

What to wear

Smart-casual clothing suits indoor cinema screenings and any formal awards events; a light jacket helps for Havana's cooler December evenings.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano does not become the hardest part.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["es"] · CUP

Family friendly

unknown

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Havana, Havana, Cuba

Nearest airportHAV — José Martí
TransportStay close enough to the part of Havana you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.
Stay areaFor busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano does not become the hardest part.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano?

Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano is listed for 3–13 December 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano take place?

The festival is listed in Havana, Cuba. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

11 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Havana, Havana, Cuba

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLlahabana.gob.cu
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SourceSource link available
Listed dates3–13 December 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
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