The 7th Sydney Latin American Film Festival opens on September 6 at the beautiful Dendy Opera Quays and runs through to September 16, closing at the Über-cool Bankstown Arts Centre. This year we have invited over 30-award winning Australian premiers from 15 different countries, putting together a brilliant program and a fantastic selection of extra special events that showcase the rich cultural landscape of Latin America.

If tickets have sold out, there may still be available at the venue. Contact Dendy on 9247 3800 for more information.

THE ZERO HOUR / LA HORA CERO

FEATURE | VENEZUELA | 2010 | DIEGO VELASCO | 100 MIN | SPANISH | ENGLISH SUBTITLES

A story of violence and revenge, love and action, The Zero Hour is set against harsh reality of life in Caracas. This fast-paced, action-packed film is based on the 1996 medical strike and follows hit-man, Parca, as he takes over an elite hospital in a desperate attempt to save his girlfriend's life. Taking doctors and wealthy patients as hostages, Parca soon realises that his desperation for medical care is shared by thousands of other citizens affected by the strike. A love story told in the midst of chaos, The Zero Hour is a story about the mythic rise to power and the inevitable fall from grace.

"Winner of the Best Film - Audience Award at the 2011 Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival"

Screens with:

TODAY IS NOT 'CHUCHO' CAKE DAY | BRAULIO RODRIGUEZ | VENEZUELA

The Sydney Latin American Film Festival is a non-profit organisation, run by a passionate and dedicated team of volunteers and collaborators. Monies raised from ticket sales are donated to community development projects.