Costa Rica Film Festival Emphasizes Central American and Caribbean Voices in 14th Edition

The 14th edition of the Costa Rica Film Festival will take place in San Jose from July 23 to August 1, opening with Allan Deberton's Berlin-winning "Gugu's World," as reported by Variety. The festival's program features major festival hits including Carla Simón's "Romería," Bi Gan's "Resurrection," and Lucrecia Martel's "Landmarks," according to both Variety and nkomode.com.

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nkomode.com‘Romería,’ ‘The Blood Countess,’ ‘Resurrection’ Set for Costa Rica Film Festival as Event Focuses on Afro-Caribbean Cinema and Female FilmmakersVarietyCosta Rica Film Festival 14th Edition to Open With 'Gugu's World,' Spotlighting Central American and Caribbean Cinema

"a strong focus on Central American and Caribbean cinema and female filmmakers"

This dual emphasis on regional cinema and gender parity is reflected in the festival's competitive strand for Central American and Caribbean feature films, also noted by Variety. Nkomode.com further highlighted the inclusion of Diego Céspedes's "The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo" and Ulrike Ottinger's Isabelle Huppert-starring "The Blood Countess" in the lineup.

"Romería," "The Blood Countess," "Resurrection" Set for Costa Rica Film Festival as Event Focuses on Afro-Caribbean Cinema and Female Filmmakers

The festival thus brings together a diverse array of voices, placing Afro-Caribbean cinema and female-directed works at the center of its programming. With a slate that blends award-winning international titles and emerging regional talent, the event underscores Costa Rica's growing role as a hub for cinematic exchange in the Americas.