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From the vibrant energy of the 41st Chicago Latino Film Festival, we had the pleasure of immersing ourselves in the cinematic universe of What Rhymes with Magdalena?, a fresh and moving proposal that deeply resonated with the festival audience.

In a chat filled with warmth and insight, Edwin Salgado speaking with its director, the talented José Pérez. He joined us to unravel the layers of this film which, with its intriguing title, invites us to explore themes of identity, family, and the search for connection within the Latino diaspora.

In this episode, we relive the highlights of our conversation with José Pérez. We'll discover the inspiration behind this story that follows endearing characters as they navigate the complexities of life in the United States, while keeping the ties to their Latin American roots alive. We explore the creative decisions behind his unique narrative style and how music, a key element in the film, becomes another character, weaving cultural and emotional bridges. José shared his vision on the importance of festivals like the Chicago Latino Film Festival in giving visibility to these narratives and fostering intercultural dialogue.

We invite you to be part of this enriching conversation about cinema, identity, and the magic of finding rhymes in our own stories, here on Diálogo Visual. a production of Xochipilli Culture.