The African, Asian, and Latin American Film Festival kicks off its 34th edition for the third consecutive year at Cinema Godard at Fondazione Prada. After presenting this year’s program and new highlights, we will screen the Italian premiere of the Opening Film of this edition: La cocina, by Alonso Ruizpalacios.

Following the screening, there will be a conversation with the film’s director, Paolo Moretti, curator of Fondazione Prada’s programming, and Alessandra Speciale, from FESCAAAL’s artistic direction.

Tickets available at this link.

La cocina, Alonso Ruizpalacios | Mexico, USA | 2024 | 139’
Behind the bustling scenes of a Manhattan restaurant, there are the dreams and illusions of the migrant class of New York. When money disappears from the till, suspicion falls on Pedro (Raùl Briones), a tireless dreamer and troublemaker, madly in love with a waitress in the restaurant (Rooney Mara). An incredible revelation will drive him to carry out extreme gestures at the busiest time in one of the most crowded restaurants in New York.