Saturday 24 October

10.45am, Philip Carter Family Auditorium
Carrer los Ojos
During the filming of a movie an actor goes missing, thought to have had an accident by a cliff edge. Many years later the case returns to the spotlight, bringing mystery and intrigue. 2023, director Victor Erice, 2hr 49mins

1.45–3.15pm, Foyer
LASFF Opening
A warm welcome all. Come and celebrate the 2026 Festival here at the Christchurch Art Gallery with a catered event. The Spanish Ambassador to New Zealand will be attendance as will the ever-hospitable organisers, the LASFF team. Bring friends and family to enjoy this wonderful event. 

Sunday 25 October

10.30am, Philip Carter Family Auditorium
Nieve Negra
Salvador is a man of few words and has embarked on life in the wilderness. However, after the death of his father his family reacquaint themselves with him and dark secrets come back to the surface. Argentina 2017, director Martin Hodara, 1hr 30mins

12.15pm, Philip Carter Family Auditorium
A Poet
Aging and erratic poet Oscar lives under the radar and his ways haven't bought him fame and fortune. When he meets and nurtures a young literary talent she brings light and meaning to his dull and unfulfilled days – but is it good for the young girl to be dragged in to the world of this poet? Columbia 2025, director Simon Mesa Soto, 2hrs 4mins