Every year, the MOSTRA Brazilian Film Festival brings powerful stories to Chicago, connecting audiences with films that inspire dialogue, celebrate Brazilian culture, and explore important social issues. As we prepare for MOSTRA XVII, we’re inviting our community to be part of something that extends beyond the screen — a Silent Auction that helps make this […]
We are very happy to invite you to the Kickoff of MOSTRA XVI: Brazilian Film Festival 🎬✨, happening on Saturday, September 27th at 5:00 pm, at the Lincoln Park Room (2242 N Lincoln Ave). It will be a special evening with Bingo 🎉, lots of prizes, fun, and most importantly, the chance to support our […]
We will be celebrating our 16th Anniversary this coming November and raising funds to enable us to make a difference and further our cause of bringing Brazilian Films with Social Conscience to the USA. To meet new challenges, we’ve set a goal of US$10,000 for this campaign. With your help, MOSTRA, through the Illinois-Sao Paulo Partners of […]
We are thrilled to present the 16th edition of MOSTRA: Brazilian Film Festival this November 2025 — a celebration of Brazilian cinema with social conscience. As the only Brazilian film festival in the U.S. Midwest, MOSTRA continues to be a proudly volunteer-led initiative. Founded in Chicago, it has expanded its presence across Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Minnesota, bringing thought-provoking […]
Chicago, IL (October 2024) – The 15th edition of the MOSTRA: Brazilian Film Festival, the largest Brazilian film event in the Midwest, runs from November 2 to November 16, 2024, showcasing an exciting selection of feature films and documentaries from Brazil. This year’s festival expands its footprint to include venues across Chicago and several cities […]
Dear Friends, Collaborators, and Enthusiasts of MOSTRA: Brazilian Film Festival, We are very excited to bring to you a great selection of Brazilian films with social conscience this year as we celebrate the 15th Anniversary of MOSTRA: Brazilian Film Festival in November 2024. The only Brazilian film festival in the United States’ Midwest, completely administered […]
Dear MOSTRA: Brazilian Film Festival friends and collaborators, Our first event related to the coming MOSTRA XV (November 2 – 16) is happening on Friday, July 26 at 5:30 PM at the Institute Cervantes, 31 W. Ohio, when we will be screening the film winner of last year’s MOSTRA XIV Trophy (2023): Kobra Auto Retrato from director Lina Chamie. The purchase of a United Airlines […]
Welcome to the new era of the MOSTRA: Brazilian Film Festival – the biggest Brazilian film festival in the Midwest! To celebrate our 15th anniversary, MOSTRA comes to you with a brand new face but with the same love for the wonderful films of our beautifully diverse country. Stay tuned to learn more about what […]
