Official Line-up
From November 3rd to 14th.
Opening night
Learn moreMOSTRA XII opens with “Through Ernesto’s Eyes” on Nov 3 at the Institute Cervantes.
Premier of "The Bicycle Lady"
Learn moreA short film about Ariane’s Life and the creation of Mostra: Brazilian Film Festival.
Watch in-person
In 2021, we’ll meet you virtually and also with a few presentations in person.
MOSTRA’s Opening Night is on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at your home online and in person at the Institute Cervantes, Chicago. Pre-order your tickets, and help us to continue to bring Brazilian Films with social conscience to Chicago.
Check below films available to watch in-person:
Two Ways to See the Festival
All in-person presentations require proof of vaccination (or test within 72 hrs) and mask!
HOW TO WATCH FILMS:
- Click on FILM GUIDE and navigate through our list of films.
- Click on the film you would like to watch and you will find all the information about it.
- Click on PRE-ORDER TICKETS and this will send you to a new page where the film will be streamed.
- There you can order your free ticket. If the film is not yet available, you can book tickets in advance.
- Or you can go straight to the VIRTUAL FESTIVAL and navigate through our events there!
- Note how some of the films will only be available for 24hrs or a couple of days.
- While our festival is free, we strongly encourage a donation of 2$ per film watched, due to added technical fees.
HOW TO WATCH LIVE Q&AS:
- Click on VIRTUAL FESTIVAL to navigate through our events’ catalog.
- Scroll down to the Q&A roll.
- There you will find all of our available Q&A events. Click on any of them to get more information about it.
- You can reserve your ticket in advance or when the streaming is about to start.
- Also, you can check out upcoming Q&As on the “COMING SOON” roll.
- You can also watch past Q&As! They will be available on the platform until the end of the festival.
- While our festival is free, we strongly encourage a donation of 2$ per event watched, due to added technical fees.
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About Us
MOSTRA is the largest Brazilian film festival in the midwest. The annual event’s motto is “Brazilian Films with Social Conscience,” and it has as its venues many educational and cultural institutions in the greater Chicago area and cities in the midwest. Founded by Ariani Friedl in 2010.