International film festivals showcase diverse global cinema

Major film festivals are currently showcasing a diverse array of international and regional cinema. The 18th annual Houston Cinema Arts Festival is running from October 1 to October 11, featuring several Houston-centric films. The opening-night film, ‘Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother’ starring Mahershala Ali and directed by Bassam Tariq, is set in Houston.

Simultaneously, the 28th edition of the Festival do Rio is taking place in Brazil. The festival features hundreds of productions, including ‘A Bola Preta’ by Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, and ‘Club Kid’ by Jordan Girstman. Notable international works such as Asghar Farhadi’s ‘Contos Paralelos’ are also part of the lineup.