From Cuban Hipsters to Gabo: 5 Must-See Movies at the Havana Film Festival in New York

It’s finally April, which means a month’s worth of showers will soon be bringing May flowers, and New York’s only festival dedicated entirely to Latin American film is coming back for its 16th edition. We’re talking about the Havana Film Festival New York, which for over a decade and a half has been bringing the best in Cuban cinema to audiences on the Beast Coast, along with an official competition showcasing some of the hottest Latin American films on the international festival circuit.

This year, HFFNY will feature a little something for everyone, with retrospectives on the cinematic adventures of Gabriel García Márquez, a celebration of Cuban musical documentaries, and even a special program for children (or those of us who are still kids at heart.) In all, there are eleven countries represented in this year’s edition, with documentaries, narrative features, shorts, and even a handful of panels for the curious cinephiles/cinenerds among us. As a special treat for Gloria Trevi fans, the closing night film is her biopic Gloria followed by an after-party.

Withs screenings spread across four boroughs, New Yorkers won’t have to travel too far to get a piece of the action. Here’s a rundown of some Remezcla-certified films for you to keep an eye on.

The Havana Film Festival New York runs April 9 – 17, 2015. Visit hffny.com for tickets and showtimes.