Valle de Guadalupe International Film Festival opens with Luis Valdez tribute

The III Valle de Guadalupe International Film Festival has commenced, featuring a tribute to Chicano filmmaker Luis Valdez. The opening program includes the film ‘American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez’, directed by David Alvarado, which honors the creator of El Teatro Campesino and iconic films such as ‘Zoot Suit’.

Other scheduled events include a musical film concert by the OBC Chamber Ensemble, the film ‘La Viuda de Clicquot’, and the documentary ‘Searching for Padre Martínez’. The festival also offers masterclasses with director Edgar San Juan and critic Rafael Aviña, alongside discussions on casting and regional cinema. The event is hosted at the Museo de la Vid as part of the state government’s October Festival.