Florida Film Festival 2025

The 34th edition of the “Florida Film Festival“ showcases two Spanish shorts, “Cura Sana” and “Don’t talk to Strangers.”

In its 34th year, the Florida Film Festival is an Oscar-qualifying event that showcases current independent and international cinema. From April 11 to 20, audiences can enjoy 185 films over ten days in a unique setting, featuring invited actors and directors. The festival will also include live music, parties, tasting experiences, and various cinema-related events.

Cura Sana

• On Saturday, April 19 at 11:30 am.
• On Sunday, April 20 at 12:00 pm.
• Directed by Lucía G.Romero, Spain, 2024, 18 minutes.
• In Spanish with English subtitles. Watch trailer.

Jessica and Alma, two sisters caught in a cycle of domestic violence, begin to replace their destructive behavior with love during a trip to the food stamp office. This winner of the Crystal Bear for Best Short Film (Generation 14plus) at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival was inspired by Sean Baker’s The Florida Project.

Don’t talk to Strangers

• On Saturday, April 12 at 11:59 pm.
• On Friday, April 18 at 11:59 pm.
• Directed by Imanol Ortiz López, Spain, 2023, 5 minutes.
• Original title: No hay que hablar con extraños.
• In Spanish with English subtitles.

Mom always told us not to talk to strangers, but Agustín is not a stranger, because whenever we go to his store, he offers us treats.