#HFFNY2021 opens with Oscar-award-winning director Fernando Trueba’s tender drama based on the true story of Colombian human rights activist Héctor Abad Gómez. Starring Javier Cámara (The Young Pope, Talk to Her), EL OLVIDO QUE SEREMOS / MEMORIES OF MY FATHER tells the story of a man torn between the love of his family and his political fight set in the violence-riddled Colombia of recent decades.

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#HFFNY2021 closes with acclaimed filmmaker Icíar Bollaín’s (Yuli, Te doy mis ojos) powerful new film, MAIXABEL, the inspiring true story of a woman (Blanca Portillo, Volver) who, after having violently lost what was most precious to her, decided to take a brave step towards coexistence and peace by agreeing to face the imprisoned ETA terrorist behind the murder of her husband (Luis Tosar, Celda 211).

Please note that all festival attendees are required to provide proof of full vaccination against the COVID-19 virus before they can be admitted into the theater.