Cinema of the Andes Comes to OIFF

The Ouray International Film Festival is proud to present Cinema of the Andes, a special program of films, food, and dance taking place on Saturday, June 20, from 1:15 PM - 4:45 PM at the Wright Opera House.

Presented in three parts, Cinema of the Andes invites audiences to experience stories and traditions from across Ecuador, Colombia, Bolivia, and Peru, while exploring the unexpected connections between Colorado’s San Juan Mountains and the cultures and communities of the Andes.

The program begins with a block of short films curated by Sisa Quispe, the Quechua-Aymara filmmaker who received OIFF’s Grand Jury Prize in 2024. Crossing national borders with a focus on Indigenous cultures, the films offer a powerful look at identity, place, memory, and cultural connection throughout the Andean region. After the films, festival attendees will be treated to Peruvian cuisine at the Wright Opera House, before returning to the auditorium for a surprise musical and dance performance.

Single tickets, day passes, and festival passes are on sale now.

Thank you to these sponsors!

Cinema of the Andes is made possible by generous grants from the Telluride Foundation, the City of Ouray, Western Colorado Community Foundation, Ouray County Community Fund and Citizens State Bank, Woman’s Club of Ouray County, and the Ouray Chamber Resort Association.