Latin American Cinema Shines Ahead of Goya Awards

MADRID — Latin American cinema is making headlines ahead of the Goya Awards following the nomination of 19 productions for Best Ibero-American Film, one of the event's most prestigious categories, set to celebrate its 41st edition in 2027.

Among the titles competing for the award are Cuba's Neurótica Anónima; Bolivia's La hija cóndor; Hiedra from Ecuador; Esta isla, representing Puerto Rico; Bajo el mismo sol from the Dominican Republic; and Un cabo suelto from Uruguay.

The nomination of these feature films for the prestigious showcase validates the quality of Latin American filmmaking and the international impact of stories told through joy, love, sadness, or pain.

It also serves as a deserving recognition of the efforts made by directors and crews who continue to pursue a shared dream: cinema.

The filmography of Latin America and the Caribbean continues to captivate global audiences. This announcement offers an occasion to recall the presence of several of these titles at the 46th International Festival of New Latin American Cinema held in Havana, Cuba.

An article in the Cuban newspaper Juventud Rebelde highlighted the unique qualities of each nominated work, noting their reception at other international festivals and the stories that inspired them.

According to the publication, having been selected for inclusion in the Havana festival's lineup represents another testament to their success and the global visibility offered by such platforms.

The 41st Goya Awards ceremony will take place in Pamplona, Spain, on February 6, 2027.