The 22nd San Diego Latino Film Festival presented by Lexus, set to take place March 12-22 at the AMC Fashion Valley 18 at Simon Fashion Valley, is thrilled to announce several of its 2015 Spotlight Films, starring Kate del Castillo, Demián Bichir, Sandra Echeverría, Marimar Vega, and Sebastián Zurita, as well as an unforgettable profile of one of soccer’s greatest players from world renowned filmmaker Álex de la Iglesia. 

"We are truly excited to share the news of these selections for this year's festival," said Phillip Lorenzo, Exhibitions Director for the San Diego Latino Film Festival. “This announcement represents diversity on all levels, including genre, nationality represented, and the range of emotions our audience will experience.”

“These key selections from the festival should excite film lovers in San Diego for what's to come”, Lorenzo added.

Muerte en Buenos Aires

Dir. Natalia Meta

Crime/Drama – Argentina

Buenos Aires in the 1980s: Detective Chavez (DEMIÁN BICHIR), a family man and a tough cop, is tasked with solving an enigmatic murder.  As the mystery surrounding this crime deepens, Detective Chavez realizes he must trust an untested rookie of dubious intentions to solve the case.

Starring: Oscar-nominated actor Demián Bichir and Chino Darin.

Trailer: Muerte en Buenos Aires

Visitantes

Dir. Acán Coen

Horror – Mexico

Ana Moreno (KATE DEL CASTILLO)  manages to leave her tumultuous past behind her to build a strong family. Her established tranquility begins to crumble when three dark spirits begin to torment her. As these apparitions begin to prey on her family, Ana must do whatever it takes to ensure the safety of her loved ones.

Starring: Kate del Castillo, Raúl Mendez and Papile Aurora

Trailer: Visitantes

Messi

Dir. Álex de la Iglesia

Biopic/Documentary

This unique biopic-documentary hybrid from Spanish filmmaker Álex de la Iglesia tracks Lionel Messi’s early life in Argentina to international stardom in Barcelona.

Trailer: Messi

 Amor de mis Amores

Dir. Manolo Caro

Romantic Comedy – Mexico

It’s love at first sight when Lucía (SANDRA ECHEVERRÍA) accidentally runs over cyclist León (SEBASTÍAN ZURITA). However, their  “happily ever after” is far from a sure thing due to one small detail: they’re engaged to other people.

Starring: Sandra Echeverría, Marimar Vega, Sebastián Zurita and Erick Elias.

Trailer: Amor de mis Amores

For all film lovers, Festival Passes are now on sale, including the All Access VIP Festival Pass and the Film Pass. 

The complete line-up of films and invited celebrities will be announced on February 19.   

For additional information and interview inquiries, contact Ernesto Lopez, PR Associate at Media Arts Center San Diego, ernesto@mediaartscenter.org, (619) 942-3182.

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