The Institute for Cuban Studies at Florida International University (FIU) presents a film screening and discussion of Ricardo Bacallao’s The Uncle’s Request (2026) tonight— Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 7:00pm— at the Graham Center, Room GC 150, FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus (located at 11200 SW 8th Street, Miami, Florida). This event is free and open to the public; the discussion will be conducted in Spanish. To confirm your in-person attendance, please write ics@fiu.edu or call (305) 348–1991. See description below.

Description: The Uncle’s Request is a film that, from a distinctive and avant-garde perspective, explores migration, exile, memory, and the pursuit of justice through a Cuban story that transcends its original context and achieves a human and universal dimension. The film earned the Best Screenplay (Feature) Award at the Manhattan Film Festival. This special screening will include a conversation with the film director, producers, and actors.

Ricardo Bacallao was born in Cuba and completed this film as the graduation project for his master’s degree at New York University. He currently resides in Berlin, where he has developed a significant body of work exploring the experiences of Hispanic communities in Germany.

For more information, go to https://mailchi.mp/fiu/book-presentation-hoz-y-cruz-wed-aug-12-2026-700-pm-in-gc150-16542305?e=906adf6231

Also see our previous post Cuban Film Festival: Salvus and https://www.anthologyfilmarchives.org/film_screenings/calendar?view=list&month=08&year=2026#showing-61675