Shanghai turned up the heat last week with a vibrant celebration of Latin American culture at the Belt and Road Film Week! From June 15-18, the Shanghai International Tourism Resort and Pudong district transformed into a carnival hub, blending cinema, dance, and flavor into one unforgettable fiesta.
Attendees grooved to samba beats, marveled at dazzling traditional costumes, and savored Latin American delicacies while soaking in film screenings from 18 countries. This year’s theme, \"Path of Courage,\" spotlighted stories of resilience and growth, proving cinema’s power to connect cultures.
Highlights included award wins for Chilean Western drama \"The Settlers\" (Best Film) and China’s heartwarming \"The Midsummer’s Voice\" (Audience Choice). Meanwhile, filmmakers like Eva Nathena (Greece) and Battsooj Uurtsaikh (Mongolia) took home top honors.
More than just movies, this event showcased how art bridges continents—one dance step, dish, and daring storyline at a time.
From June 15-18, the Shanghai International Tourism Resort and Pudong district transformed into a carnival hub, blending cinema, dance, and flavor into one unforgettable fiesta. 
