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Embassy of Peru - LASFF Tauranga Opening Night
Wed
25 Nov
2026
Celebrate the Opening Night of LASFF - Tauranga!
Join us for a special evening of Latin American and Spanish cinema as the Embassy of Peru in New Zealand proudly presents the Tauranga opening night of the 24th Latin America & Spain Film Festival (LASFF).
Come along and enjoy a special screening of A World for Julius (Un mundo para Julius), a Peruvian film that offers audiences an opportunity to discover Peruvian cinema and explore Peru's culture and stories through the art of film.
About the Festival:
Now celebrating its 24th edition, the Latin America & Spain Film Festival brings together contemporary cinema from across Latin America and Spain, showcasing the richness, diversity and creativity of Spanish and Portuguese-speaking cultures.
This year's programme features films from eight participating countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, Peru and Spain.
Following the opening night, the festival continues at The Village Community Cinema from 26 November to 2 December 2026, with a curated selection of films from participating countries.
Film: A World for Julius (Peru)
Registration: Required to secure your place.
Come along, enjoy an evening of international cinema and experience the stories, perspectives and cultures of Latin America and Spain.
We look forward to welcoming you!
Location
University of Waikato – Tauranga Campus
Event Dates
November 25, 2026
at
6:00 pm
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