Hispanic Film Festival: Sou Amor

Sou Amor follows Robson, a young man who, after a traumatic experience in his hometown, seeks refuge with his affectionate grandmother in Belo Horizonte. Within her care, he searches for acceptance and the freedom to embrace his true identity. Yet, in a society marked by prejudice and homophobia, Robson confronts profound struggles to belong while navigating the turbulent terrain of self-discovery. Through lyrical cinematography and a sensitive exploration of inner conflict, co-directors illuminate themes of resilience, sexuality, and the transformative power of love. 

The 2026 Hispanic Film Festival, possible thanks to the Spanish Film Club Grant from Pragda and the Spanish Ministry of Culture, brings together seven highly awarded films from Spain, Panama-Colombia, Brazil, Peru, Mexico, and Guatemala. These films serve as vehicles for timely discussions that, although situated in Latin America and the Iberic Peninsula, extend to realities experienced beyond these geographies. Additionally, their cinematographic relevance and media/medium experimentation promote urgent discussions of creativity, mediation, and technological innovation. As a whole, this festival seeks to promote general themes of interrogating existing power structures and promoting an alternative lens through which to view hegemonic inequities. 

Organized by Revista de Estudios Hispánicos in partnership with the Latin American Studies Program and the Romance Languages and Literatures Department.