After last year’s triumphant return to in-person attendance, Hola México Film Festival (HMFF) once again will give viewers the opportunity to gather in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month by seeing some of the latest and greatest classic films to have come from Mexico. 

“Cinema is one of the best platforms for cultural expression in the arts,” said Alex Chau, Brand Media Manager, and Integrated Marketing Operations for Toyota Motor North America. “We are delighted to once again participate in the Hola Mexico Film Festival to showcase the rich, vibrant stories that connect with audiences and promote cultural pride for Latinos in the United States.”

The opening night film screening on October 2, Lecciones Para Canallas (Lessons for Scroundels) will take place at The Montalban Theater located at 1615 Vine St, Hollywood, CA 90028.

The festival is comprised of the following sections:  México Ahora, Documental, El Otro México, and Nocturno. México Ahora features the best of Mexican films released in recent years, covering every genre. Documental includes notable non-fiction films made by Mexican filmmakers. El Otro Mexico highlights experiences of Mexicans rarely portrayed on screen, skilfully presenting perceptive narratives that challenge the status quo. The Nocturno section offers offbeat stories and horror films.

A special showcase of two Mexican Films from the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema: Sombra Verde (starring Ricardo Montalban himself and directed by Roberto Gabaldon and La Mujer Murcielago (Batwoman) a film that has been lost for decades directed by the renowned Rene Cardona.  Both films have been fully restored in HD and will play in the wonderful Montalban Theater rooftop.

 Celebrating its 14th edition, Hola Mexico Film Festival will take place during October 2022, offering film enthusiasts a chance to view a variety of significant Mexican films. Sponsors include: Toyota, Hollywood Foreign Press, Warner Media, DCA, and La Plaza de Cultura Y Artes.

Hola Mexico Film Festival presented by Toyota tickets will go sale on Friday September 2, 2022.

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