# Event Details - **Event Name**: AFI Latin Amer. Film Fest Centerpiece: THE MELTDOWN + reception sponsored by the Embassy of Chile - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 06 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue, 06 Oct, 2026 at 10:15 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: AFI Latin American Film Festival Special Presentation: THE MELTDOWN [EL DESHIELO] + post-screening reception sponsored by the Embassy of Chile 2027 Oscar® Selection, Chile An Antarctic iceberg is transported to the other side of the world to be exhibited as a symbol of the impressive natural resources of a country eager to rebrand itself after the end of an oppressive and divisive dictatorship. Meanwhile, Ines, a lonely child staying at her grandparents’ southern resort in Chile, befriends a teenage German ski champion named Hannah and witnesses her family’s dealings with foreign investors, as well as the ways they cope with potentially damaging truths. As in her award-winning debut CHILE ‘76, director Manuela Martelli’s background as an actor (B-HAPPY, MACHUCA) informs her directorial style as she draws intense performances from her cast, particularly newcomer Maya O’Rourke as Ines. O’Rourke’s portrayal of a nine-year-old experiencing personal awakenings also reveals the contradictions of Chile’s return to democracy in the early 1990s; her family’s handling of Hannah’s sudden disappearance unsettlingly echoes the lingering vices and silences of the Pinochet era. Martelli’s subtle construction of atmospheres and political allegories about her own country’s recent history confirms her as one of the most compelling new voices to follow in Chilean cinema. (Note courtesy of Natalia Ames, AFI FEST.) Chile/U.S./Spain/Mexico In Spanish with English subtitles. NOT RATED You may also like: EVERYTHING ELSE IS NOISE, playing Oct. 3 & 4 Part of the AFI Latin American Film Festival. For the remaining lineup visit: http://AFI.com/Silver/LAFF - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/silver-spring/afi-latin-amer-film-fest-centerpiece-the-meltdown-reception-sponsored-by-the-embassy-of-chile/200030768608858 - **Event Categories**: Festivals, Entertainment, Art, Theatre - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Silver Spring - **state**: MD - **country**: United States - **location**: AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center - **lat**: 38.99646858229 - **long**: -77.0273440269 - **full address**: AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center, AFI Silver Theater, 8633 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910-3916, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: AFI Latin Amer. 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Film Fest Centerpiece: THE MELTDOWN + reception sponsored by the Embassy of Chile is organized by AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** AFI Latin Amer. Film Fest Centerpiece: THE MELTDOWN + reception sponsored by the Embassy of Chile is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Silver Spring, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If AFI Latin Amer. Film Fest Centerpiece: THE MELTDOWN + reception sponsored by the Embassy of Chile sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Festival", "name": "AFI Latin Amer. 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