São Paulo Film Festival Focuses on Climate

Why this is here: The festival will screen 59 films—over half of the total programming—directed or co-directed by women.

The 15th Mostra Ecofalante de Cinema takes place from May 28 to June 10 in São Paulo, Brazil. The free event features 104 films from 27 countries.

These films address contemporary socio-environmental issues like climate change, indigenous resistance, and social justice. Screenings will occur at venues including Reserva Cultural and the Centro Cultural São Paulo, along with 28 other locations within the Spcine circuit.

More than half of the selected films—59 productions, or roughly 57%—are directed or co-directed by women. The festival includes debates with experts like physicist Paulo Artaxo and screenings of films such as “The Great Salt Lake,” an executive production of Leonardo DiCaprio. Several films explore territorial disputes and the historical impact of colonialism on indigenous communities.

The festival also offers workshops, director Q&As, and online access to films via Itaú Cultural Play and Spcine Play. Organizers haven’t specified how the festival will address accessibility for viewers with disabilities. The event continues with future editions and online access to select films.