Ciclo de Cortos LGBTQ+ | Mexican LGBTQ+ Short Films
Celebrate Pride Month with the Mexican Cultural Institute in Washington, D.C., as it presents a continuous lobby screening of Mexican LGBTQ+ short films from June 26 through July 8, 2026. This film series, supported by Mexico's Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica (CCC), features three works: "AIRE," "APNEA," and "OSIRIS Y EL JAROCHO." Each short explores themes of sexual awakening, power dynamics in relationships, and the complex bonds between a father and his cross-dressing son, offering a thoughtful window into LGBTQ+ experiences in Mexican cinema.
When: Saturday, June 26, 2026 through Wednesday, July 8, 2026, during the Institute's regular opening hours.
Showtimes: Continuous looped screening throughout visiting hours; no fixed showtime.
Tickets: Price not announced; the event may be free and open to the public, but no ticketing details are provided.
Lineup: "AIRE" (México, 2015, 17 min, dir. Kami García) — a twelve-year-old girl named Alma discovers she is in love with her best friend and navigates her sexual awakening and first heartbreak. "APNEA" (México, 2023, 20 min, dir. Natalia Bermúdez) — a young swimmer's secret relationship with her older coach blurs the line between love and abuse. "OSIRIS Y EL JAROCHO" (México, 2012, 36 min, dir. René Peñaloza Galván) — a documentary exploring Mexican machismo and the resilient ties between a transvestite hair‑dresser and her manly bus‑driving father.
Run time: Individual short film run times are 17 minutes, 20 minutes, and 36 minutes respectively; total program length approximately 73 minutes, but it repeats on a loop.
Ages: No age restriction is specified; content may be suitable for general audiences but includes mature themes.
Venue: Mexican Cultural Institute, 2829 16th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009. Visiting hours: Monday–Friday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Note: This film cycle is presented with the generous support of Mexico's Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica (CCC), a leading institution dedicated to promoting Mexican cinema and supporting emerging filmmakers.