FICUNAM 2026 announces 16th edition and Latin American film focus

The 16th edition of the National Autonomous University of Mexico International Film Festival (FICUNAM) is scheduled to take place from November 5 to 15, 2026. The festival will feature a diverse selection of national and international auteur cinema, including specialized cycles and competitions.

A key highlight is the “El boxeador, el hombre y la dama” cycle, which focuses on popular Mexican cinema from the 1980s. This cycle includes four films: “El día que murió Pedro Infante” (1982), “Nocaut” (1983), “Ratas de la ciudad” (1985), and “Amor a la vuelta de la esquina” (1986). These screenings will be held at the Salón Cinematográfico Fósforo in the Historic Center of Mexico City.

Additionally, the festival’s “Catapulta” work-in-progress section is returning to its Latin American roots after three years of focusing exclusively on Mexican projects. The selection includes six films in post-production from Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, and Chile, consisting of three fiction features and three documentaries. Notable projects include the Argentine-Colombian co-production “Hay que perderse, Vasili” by director Vladimir Durán.