# Brazilian and Latin American cinema showcases

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-and-latin-american-cinema-showcases
> Updated: 2026-09-26T03:00:00.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Brazilian cinema is being highlighted through various international festivals and regional public screenings. The 20th edition of the CineBH international film festival in Belo Horizonte focused on the theme ‘Latin American Cinema: what will it be?’, featuring 102 films from 13 countries and attracting over 18,000 participants.

Simultaneously, independent Brazilian productions are gaining visibility in regional events. These include the screening of the drama ‘Linhas Tortas’ at the 8th FestCine Pedra Azul in Espírito Santo, and a series of national and local film programs at Cinema Passeio in João Pessoa, Paraíba, which provides free access to promote audiovisual education.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-26: Brazilian independent cinema featured in regional festivals and public screenings

Brazilian independent films are gaining visibility through regional events like FestCine Pedra Azul and public screenings at João Pessoa’s Cinema Passeio.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-independent-cinema-featured-in-regional-festivals-and-public-screenings

### 2026-09-24: CineBH celebrates 20 years of Latin American cinema in Belo Horizonte

The 20th CineBH film festival in Belo Horizonte drew 18,000 attendees, showcasing 102 Latin American films and honoring filmmakers Paz Encina and Conceição Evaristo.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cinebh-celebrates-20-years-of-latin-american-cinema-in-belo-horizonte

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