Sundance 2025 has been announced and there a few stand out entries. Cinema Tropical has the complete rundown of Latino participants, but here are our two favorites.
“In the U.S. Documentary Competition, Selena y Los Dinos, the second feature by director Isabel Castro (Mija), will have its world premiere. This documentary chronicles the rise of Selena Quintanilla—the “Queen of Tejano Music”—and her family band, Selena y Los Dinos, from performing at quinceañeras to selling out stadium tours. The film celebrates Selena’s life and legacy, featuring never-before-seen footage from the family’s personal archives.” – Cinema Tropical
“One of the festival’s most anticipated films is a remake of Kiss of the Spider Woman, based on the celebrated novel by Argentine author Manuel Puig. Directed by Bill Condon, the film stars Diego Luna, Tonatiuh, Jennifer Lopez, and Bruno Bichir. It tells the story of Valentín, a political prisoner, who forms an unlikely bond with Molina, a window dresser convicted of public indecency, as they share a prison cell and recount a Hollywood musical starring Molina’s favorite diva, Ingrid Luna”
– Cinema Tropical
According to recent reports, Jennifer Lopez is considered to be giving a standout performance in “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” with many stating it’s one of her most challenging and rewarding roles to date, highlighting her singing and dancing abilities within the musical film.
