Punta del Este Jewish Film Festival

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Arts & CulturePunta del Este
DatesDates TBA · Usually FebruaryCheck locally before booking
Duration4 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsTwenty-two consecutive editions makes this
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: UYU
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Punta del Este Jewish Film Festival in Punta del Este

Punta del Este Jewish Film Festival is an annual Jewish-themed cinema showcase held each February in Punta del Este, reaching its 22nd edition in 2025. Screening documentaries and features related to Jewish history, culture and current events, it runs during the same peak summer season as the city's larger Festival Internacional de Cine de Punta del Este but operates as its own distinct, dedicated festival.

Every February, while most of Punta del Este's visitors are focused on beaches and nightlife, a smaller but committed audience gathers in the city's cinemas for a festival now in its third decade: the Punta del Este Jewish Film Festival, which reached its 22nd edition in 2025.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Twenty-two consecutive editions makes this one of the longest-running Jewish film festivals in Latin America, and its placement in Punta del Este ties it to Uruguay's summer season, when the resort city's population includes a substantial Jewish community and visitors from Argentina and Brazil's own Jewish communities

02

The mystery stays covered

Recent editions have carried real journalistic weight rather than purely commemorative programming, including the award to the documentary 7

03

The city starts moving

10 Sur Rojo, directed by Uriel Sokolowicz, which covered the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and its aftermath, giving the festival's programming a direct connection to contemporary events rather than solely historical retrospection

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Built around annual Jewish-themed film programming during Uruguay's peak summer season

Water and renewal

Living ritual

drawing on Punta del Este and greater Maldonado's Jewish community presence and connecting historical and contemporary Jewish experience through documentary and feature film screenings

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually February

Getting around

For Punta del Este Jewish Film Festival, plan transport around the exact Punta del Este venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

February in Punta del Este remains peak summer, warm and often humid, so light clothing works well for daytime; screenings in indoor cinema venues may run cooler with air conditioning, so a...

Safety

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

Where to stay

For Punta del Este Jewish Film Festival, stay near the part of Punta del Este you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

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

Language/currency

UYU

Family friendly

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Punta del Este, Maldonado, Uruguay

Nearest airportMVD — Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso
TransportFor Punta del Este Jewish Film Festival, plan transport around the exact Punta del Este venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Punta del Este Jewish Film Festival, stay near the part of Punta del Este you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Punta del Este Jewish Film Festival?

Punta del Este Jewish Film Festival is listed for Past edition: 21–24 February 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Punta del Este Jewish Film Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Punta del Este, Uruguay. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

4 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?

Punta del Este, Maldonado, Uruguay

Is it family friendly?

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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.

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