Albuquerque has positioned itself as a creative and inclusive city where our community can experience a cultural exchange and participate in the many inspiring events organized by the numerous local organizations.

Cine Magnifico is one of those projects that were created to further encourage cultural interactions and awareness through the lens of Latin America and Spanish´s cinema.

¡Cine Magnífico! has always been (but especially with today’s political and social climate) to cover the issues that exist in our own communities - to aim a light at our Comunidades Latinas in the US, and “endow them with visibility”. This is the magic of cinema: visibility - the truest sense of cinematic and visual arts. Our own lives - our shared joys and concerns - shine through the screen, along with elegant music scores, true characters, stunning settings, gorgeous costumes, and well-told stories.

We showcase a diverse set of films, from award-winning to local and up-and-coming filmmakers. This years’ screenings will take place at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, the KiMo Theater, the Guild Cinema, and the UNM SUB Theater.