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Costa Rica invites filmmakers from Central America and the Caribbean to international festival

The film festival is one of the main meetings of Central American and Caribbean independent cinema.

‘Caracol Cruzando’ shows emigration from Costa Rica through the eyes of a child

It was featured as part of the PBS Online Film Festival. 

Sofía Quirós directs the first feature film from Costa Rica at Cannes

“Ceniza Negra,” or “Black Ash," tells the story of Selva, a dreamy teenager who lives with her grandfather and her companion in a small Caribbean town.

Costa Rica’s Keylor Navas hits the red carpet at Cannes

Navas appeared along with Costa Rican director Dinga Haines and his wife, Andrea Salas, to present the biopic.

Costa Rican film ‘Güilas’ to premiere Thursday

The film promises a playful, soulful glimpse of Costa Rican childhood.

On Women’s Day, a former First Lady of Costa Rica nears a milestone

The documentary was screened before a sold-out crowd at the GALA Hispanic Theatre in Washington, DC.

Got 10 minutes? Get inspired with one of our faves from the SHNIT Shortfilm Festival

Don't take our word for it: check out a few of our favorite films from the Shnit Shortfilm Festival.

Documentary featuring former Costa Rica first lady premieres in San José

The Costa Rica premiere of a new documentary featuring U.S. citizen and former first lady of Costa Rica Henrietta Boggs takes place Tuesday at 8 p.m. the Cine Magaly in San José.

Disfigured Costa Rican toucan stars in Discovery documentary

A new Discovery Networks documentary tells the story of the Costa Rican toucan whose savagely mutilated beak was replaced with a prosthetic one, and how it inspired a nation to push for better treatment of animals.

Star Wars: ‘The Force Awakens’ in Costa Rica on Thursday

It takes place in a galaxy far, far away but the long wait is finally over. The 7th episode of the Star Wars saga premiered here at 12:01 a.m. Thursday.

Three must-see movies at the Costa Rican International Film Fest

Costa Rica International Film Festival kicked off last Thursday and will feature more than 100 screenings through Dec. 18. Here are three flicks not to miss.

New Costa Rican movie explores ‘the happiest place in the world’

With an all-star cast, a production budget of $350,0000 and promotion to the tune of $500,000, "The Happiest Place in the World" is arguably the most ambitious Costa Rican production of all time.

Highlights of the shnit International Shortfilmfestival

A highlight of the shnit International Shortfilmfestival was the "Made in Costa Rica" competition on Oct. 9, which generated a huge line outside the Cine Magaly in eastern San José as people eagerly waited to watch Costa Rican entries.

San José hosts international short film fest

The Shortfilmfestival started 13 years ago in Bern, Switzerland, and has since spread to other cities. The festival will be held simultaneously in this year's chosen cities, or "playgrounds," which are: Buenos Aires (Argentina), Moscow (Russia), Cape Town (South Africa), Bangkok (Thailand), Cairo (Egypt), Kyoto (Japan), and San José, which became a shnit playground in 2011.
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