PHLAFF Week Uno 5/31 Closing Night!
Saturday is here, and PHLAFF 2025 is pulling out all the stops. Join us for a jam-packed day of films, community, and conversation at Fleisher Art Memorial, where Latinx and Latin American voices take center stage.
With screenings from morning to night, Saturday’s programming offers a vivid tapestry of stories that celebrate resilience, center women, and explore the bonds that define us — from childhood to old age.
THE VENUE: FLEISHER ART MEMORIAL
719 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Doors open at 12:00 PMTS BLOCK
Loss & Life Shorts Block (87 mins)
12:00 PM
These films take on grief, growth, and spiritual endurance with poetic force:
When There Are No Words – A quiet, visual meditation on mourning and healing.
Salí a Caminar – A journey both literal and emotional, one step at a time.
El Azul de Sonqo – Color and memory converge in this tender tale of loss.
RENATA – A young girl searches for joy amidst familial struggle.
No estabas aquí – Haunting and heartfelt, this short confronts absence head-on.
Female-Centered Stories Shorts Block (46 mins)
3:00 PM
Celebrate women’s voices and visions with this dynamic set of stories:
The Road to Lilith – Myth and reality blur in this cinematic ode to empowerment.
Ana of Calle Cuatro – A working-class woman balances caretaking, dignity, and dreams.
Navidad de Reserva (Silent Night) – A quiet Christmas reveals layers of sacrifice.
Nuestro Apoyo (Our Support) – A story of sisterhood in the face of systemic neglect.
BONUS SHORTS
Sweet Boys (14 mins)
2:45 PM
A funny, tender short that offers a glimpse into masculinity, queerness, and adolescent affection. Smart, sweet, and a festival favorite.
Capetillo (22 mins)
6:30 PM
A visually charged short that explores heritage, expression, and family legacy through performance and dialogue.
FEATURE FILMS TO CLOSE THE DAY
Prodigal Daughter (90 mins)
1:15 PM
A moving story of return, reckoning, and female identity across borders and generations. Prodigal Daughter gives voice to those who leave and those who stay — and the ties that never quite break.
Boca Chica (98 mins)
4:00 PM
Set in the Dominican Republic, this coming-of-age drama follows a teenage girl dreaming of musical stardom as she navigates the complexities of family, love, and ambition in a patriarchal society. Richly told, with a standout lead performance.
Bella (100 mins)
7:00 PM – PHLAFF Week Uno Closing Night Film
We close Week Uno with Bella, a stirring exploration of identity, migration, and the quiet dignity of working-class life. After a full week of powerful films, this is the one that asks us to sit with stillness — and listen.
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