In recent years, an exciting revitalization of Latin American cinema has been evident at film festivals, including our own San Francisco International Film Festival and two Bay Area Latin American film festivals, as new ground is being broken on both independent and commercial fronts. PFA is pleased to present several recent works from the region that demonstrate the diversity and power of this “new new wave.” Combining the rich filmmaking traditions of the area with new energy and insight, many of these films by emerging directors also benefit greatly from the economic freedom of digital video and 16mm to turn out intimate portrayals of life in Latin America-from the politicized shoulder-cam realism of Bolivia to the evocative dream-state of Japón, the slacker humor of 25 Watts to the defiant and life-affirming Maids. PFA has partnered with Cinema Tropical, promoter of Latin American cinema, and...