LAFF Screening | Nebaj

Now in its 19th consecutive year, the Latin American Film Festival in Australia (LAFF) premieres in Darwin with a selection of 13 movies representing Latin America at its finest.

The Embassies of Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay have partnered to bring the biggest festival of its kind to cities throughout the country. This year, LAFF is presented in Darwin for the first time.

LAFF is organised in the belief that cinema is one of the best tools to foster mutual knowledge.

Film Synopsis

Nebaj is a drama and biographical film, directed by Kenneth Muller, that tells the story of Tomas Guzaro, a man born in 1950 who would become an Ixil pastor, saving the lives of more than 250 villagers from violent guerrilla warfare during Guatemala's armed conflict.

Born in the foothills of Cerro Sumal, a Mayan place for the Ixil group, as a child, his country suffered a turning point when an elected government broke the tradition of landowner partiality and decided to distribute land among villagers, causing a protest movement that became militarized.

Guzaro, then, was instrumental in leading a defection movement, preventing the guerrillas from using the Ixil regions as a base, which triggered the guerrilla armed forces to attack the inhabitants and led the pastor to sacrifice everything to help his people.

Directed by Kenneth Müller| 2019 | 80 mins | Presented with English subtitles | MA

Suitable for MA | Free | Places are limited | Bookings recommended

Please check individual films for classification if you have concerns

Key Information

Registration and admission to the Theatrette will commence 15 minutes prior to the start of the screening.

Admission will close 5 minutes after the screening has commenced so please arrive on time.

As part of our commitment to pest control and the protection of MAGNT Collections for future generations, no food or beverage can be consumed inside the Theatrette.

Please bring bottled water to remain hydrated but remember to leave your popcorn and favourite movie snacks at home!

It can get cold inside the Theatrette so please be mindful of this and consider bringing a shawl or wearing long sleeves to maintain your comfort during the screening.

MAGNT acknowledges the traditional owners of Country across the Northern Territory and beyond, and pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Museum and Art Gallery of Northern Territory, 19 Conacher Street, Darwin City, Australia