BAFICI – Buenos Aires Festival of International Independent Film

Events — By Diego

The BAFICI always brings a lot of hype, for its importance as one of the worlds top film festivals. It provides residents and tourists of Buenos Aires to see a huge selection of international independent movies. There are over 1000 events including seminars, round tables, and presentations, attended by over 220,000 people. You get to choose from all styles of movies made from directors from all parts of the world. The movies are shown in cinemas throughout the capital, and for about 1/3 to ½ the cost of what a movie would normally cost. In 2009, the festival incorporated the BAFICITO, which included a selection animated movies for kids.

For more information, check out the BAFICI website: http://www.bafici.gob.ar/home/web/en/index.html. You will find schedules and descriptions for all movies and events, and they are available in English. You can even purchase your tickets online, to ensure you get a spot in the theatre. Some of the more popular movies sell out well in advance, so it is recommended that you purchase your tickets in advance.

When: End of March/Beginning of April
Where: Various movie theatres
Why: Great chance to see some of the best independent films from around the world