by FilmInk Staff
Melbourne’s only dedicated Latin American, Spanish and Portuguese film club announces an unmissable 2026 season, bringing the best of contemporary and classic Ibero-American cinema to Hawthorn’s iconic Lido Cinemas.
Now in its 26th year, Melbourne Filmoteca continues its mission to celebrate the extraordinary breadth of Latin American, Spanish and Portuguese filmmaking. 2026 promises to be its most exciting season yet. For the second year, the group makes its home at Lido Cinemas in Hawthorn, one of Melbourne’s most beloved boutique cinema experiences. Screenings are on the first Thursday of every month at 6:30pm. All films are presented with English subtitles.
The 2026 program spans contemporary award-winners and rediscovered classics, featuring films from across Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Spain and beyond. Highlights include the Academy Award-winning I’m Still Here (Brazil, May) and celebration befitting 26 years of cultural storytelling.
2026 SEASON AT A GLANCE
Thursday, 2 May: I’m Still Here / Ainda Estou Aqui (Brazil, 2024) — Winner of the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film
Thursday, 4 June: Son of the Bride / El Hijo de la Novia (Argentina, 2001) — An Oscar-nominated comedy-drama about family, love and a long-overdue wedding, starring Ricardo Darín
Thursday, 2 July: Undercover / La Infiltrada (Spain, 2024) — The true story of the only woman to infiltrate ETA; winner of the 2025 Goya Award for Best Film and Best Actress
Thursday, September 3: Volver (Spain, 2006) — Pedro Almodóvar and Penélope Cruz at the peak of their powers; winner of Best Screenplay and Best Actress at Cannes 2006
Thursday, Oct 1: Y Tu Mamá También (Mexico, 2001) — Alfonso Cuarón’s fearless, Oscar-nominated road movie that launched Gael García Bernal and Diego Luna
Thursday, November 5: The Lost Chapters / Los Capítulos Perdidos (Venezuela, 2024) — A quietly mesmerising debut feature following a young woman’s search for a forgotten writer through Caracas; Official Selection, Locarno Film Festival 2024
Thursday, December 3: Pan’s Labyrinth / El Laberinto del Fauno (Spain/Mexico, 2006) — Guillermo del Toro’s three-time Oscar-winning dark fable, met with the longest standing ovation in Cannes history
For full program details and tickets, visit: www.lidocinemas.com.au/events/melbourne-filmoteca-2026-season
MELBOURNE FILMOTECA 2026 SEASON Lido Cinemas, 675 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn First Thursday of every month
| 6:30pm | February – December (excl. August) General Admission $21 / Lido Members $19 | English subtitles
