SF Latino Film Festival: RESILIENT WOMEN- Short Documentaries

Plus Q&A!

Witness the extraordinary strength of women navigating life’s toughest terrains. From a Venezuelan highland matriarch securing her family’s survival through a resurrected crop, to a Latina health worker honoring ancestral wisdom to provide dignified care, and a woman embracing her erotic power despite a challenging diagnosis. Finally, join three athletes pushing limits in the wild, asking a single, vital question: What does it mean to endure?

CANDELARIA

Dir. Daniel Matos (2024 Venezuela 14 min.)

In the highlands of Venezuela, a 75-year-old matriarch labors tirelessly to provide for her family, finding moments of peace and reflection amidst the daily struggle to survive. No Dialogue.

HIV FELL IN LOVE WITH ME

Dirs. Mariana Iacono, Juan de la Mar (2024 Colombia 9 min)

This powerful and erotically charged documentary challenges stereotypes as it follows a woman with HIV on a journey to reclaim her sexuality and pleasure. Spanish. English subtitles.

THE LONG LABOR

Dirs. Brenda Ávila-Hanna, Consuelo Alba (2025 USA 21 min)

A powerful and heartfelt story follows a young Mexican immigrant who honors her mother’s memory by becoming a midwife, dedicating her life to providing dignified care for farmworker communities. English/Spanish. English subtitles.

OUTLIER: Common

Dir. Danielle Reyes-Acosta (2024 USA 26 min)

An intimate and breathtaking documentary follows three Latina athletes as they navigate the rugged world of the mountains, showcasing their incredible journeys of survival against Mother Nature’s unpredictable forces. English/Spanish. English subtitles.