Pablo Larraín, Sebastián Lelio, Maite Alberdi Lead Chilean Contingent at the 41st Guadalajara Film Festival

Home Film Global Apr 18, 2026 2:54pm PT Pablo Larraín, Sebastián Lelio, Maite Alberdi Lead Chilean Contingent at the 41st Guadalajara Film Festival Chile, as the Guest Country of Honor, has sent its brightest stars to the festival, with screenings, masterclasses and tributes taking place across the event By Anna Marie de la Fuente Plus Icon Anna Marie de la Fuente @adelafuente1 Latest Guadalajara Film Festival’s Queer Strand, the Premio Maguey, Toasts 15 Impactful Years 1 day ago Mexico’s 41st Guadalajara Film Festival Opens With Fernando Eimbcke’s ‘Flies’ 1 day ago Colombian Supernatural Action Thriller ‘The Awakening’ Sold by Latido to Multiple Major Territories (EXCLUSIVE) 2 days ago See All Sebastián Lelio, Maite Alberdi and Pablo Larrain Courtesy of Fabula Chilean star power is in full force at the 41st Guadalajara Film Festival (FICG) where Pablo Larrain, Sebastián Lelio and Maite Alberdi lead a large contingent from Chile as the festival’s guest country of honor. “They are our golden generation of filmmakers – many of whom reached international recognition, including Oscar nominations and wins, while still in their forties—that helped set us on this path,” CinemaChile director and co-founder Alexandra Galvis told Variety. “The selection of these three is no coincidence: beyond their achievements, they share a common ground in navigating the industry at a global level, collaborating with platforms like Netflix and yet maintaining a distinct, uncompromised artistic voice.” Related Stories Sam Asghari Wraps Starring Role in Action Short Inspired by Iranian Refugee Stories (EXCLUSIVE)