En Familia Showcase

There is nothing more special than spending time with loved ones. Here at the San Diego Latino Film Festival, we are committed to bringing you quality entertainment that you can enjoy with your entire family. Enjoy these fun-filled family films!
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9:30 AM
Alfonso de la Cruz / En Familia Showcase / Mexico / 2014 / Animation / 9 mins
Ernesto, a child spending summer vacations at his grandmother’s house, shows us how moments are full of complex emotions with simple meanings. When an unfortunate incident that only adults understand happens, the child’s special days are affected.
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Asi de grande son las ideas
Quique Rivera / En Familia Showcase / Puerto Rico / 2014 / Animation / 5 mins
Sometime in the future, an old man equipped with the benefits of evolution, survived the extinction of all other living beings. It is a very lonely world for someone unable to die.
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The Boy and the World
Alê Abreu / En Familia Showcase / Brazil / 2014 / Animation, Family / 80 mins
This wordless, sensuous and uniquely original animated film follows Cuca, a young Brazilian boy who ventures from his simple countryside home into a neon-infused, carnivalesque metropolis in search of his father. A voyage of increasing complexity and beauty, the animation in this vibrant film is a feast for the eyes and is nourishment for the soul.The Boy and the World
Digital Gym Cinema
March 14, 2015 2:00 pm Buy TicketsThe Boy and The World
AMC Fashion Valley 18
March 21, 2015 1:10 pm Buy Tickets
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Carnitas
Barbara Miryam Balsategui Tovar / En Familia Showcase / Mexico / 2014 / Comedy, Family / 15 mins
With the last of their savings, Valentina’s family buys a small tea cup pig from China. With the intention of fattening it up for Christmas, only a miracle can save the pig from its doom.
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Chula
Victoria Sorberal / En Familia Showcase / Puerto Rico / 2014 / Comedy, Family / 15 mins
Bebo is nowhere to be found on his wedding day. It’s now up to his best man, Fredo and his young daughter to bring Bebo back in time for the ceremony.
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El Americano, Advance Screening
Ricardo Arnaiz / En Familia Showcase / Mexico/USA / 2014 / Animation, Family / 97 mins
(Advance Screening) After evil birds threaten to take control of a family’s beloved circus, Cuco, a Mexican parrot, embarks on a thrilling adventure to Hollywood, hoping to enlist the services of El Americano, a television superhero. This sneak-preview of this beautifully animated film features the voice talent of Edward James Olmos, Kate del Castillo, and Adal Ramones.El Americano
AMC Fashion Valley 18
March 14, 2015 4:30 pm Buy TicketsEl Americano
AMC Fashion Valley 18
March 14, 2015 4:45 pm Buy TicketsEl Americano
AMC Fashion Valley 18
March 22, 2015 11:00 am Buy Tickets
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El don de los espejos
Mara Soler / En Familia Showcase / Mexico / 2014 / Animation / 10 mins
A stubborn fish collector faces his own boundaries in this maritime story.
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El maestro y la flor
Daniel Irabien / En Familia Showcase / Mexico / 2014 / Animation / 9 mins
Life can be cruel for The Teacher, but no matter how bad things are, he can always find solace with his friend, The Flower. When love comes knocking at his door, The Teacher must decide if he is willing to risk everything for it.
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El necio
Carlos Quiroz Robles / En Familia Showcase / Mexico / 2014 / Comedy, Family / 10 mins
In a Mexican town with no electricity, Joaquin follows his team on its way to the World Cup, via transistor radio. During the semifinals, the batteries run out and he has to find a solution, or he will miss the big game.
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El trompetista
Raul Robin Alejandro Morales Reyes / En Familia Showcase / Mexico / 2014 / Animation / 10 mins
A trumpeter trapped in the rigidness of a marching band, discovers his creative power and through the expression of his own individuality, finds his freedom.
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