With the screening of "Bandido" and the short "Social Numerical Theory" a new edition of the Buenos Aires Internacional de Cine began. (BAFICI) in Centennial Park.

The event took place in the Amphitheater of the property, with national cinema as the protagonist. In this way, one of the most important meetings in cinema began., who returned after an unprecedented year due to the pandemic.

In this way, started the festival that will have to offer a total of 92 feature films, 143 short films, activities and special workshops that bring together the most innovative and avant-garde of Argentine and world cinema, all with free access.

On the other hand, There was also activity in two other venues such as the Larreta Museum garden with “El Universo de Clarita” and the Multiplex Belgrano.

In a packed house function, according to the protocols and current capacity, Osvaldo Laport attended the opening at the Parque Centenario Amphitheater, with director Luciano Juncos and the cast of "Bandido". The Buenos Aires minister of culture was also there, Enrique Avogadro, the vice president of INCAA, Nicolás Batlle and the director of BAFICI, Javier Porta Fouz.

The film "El Universo de Clarita" had its face-to-face version with descriptive subtitles for deaf and hard of hearing people., and in its online version it was available with audio description and descriptive subtitles for the blind and blind.

"We are proud to be able to carry out a new edition of BAFICI, a festival that has become a beacon for the world's film industry and a platform to boost the work of our cultural creators ”said Enrique Avogadro, Buenos Aires Minister of Culture.

Likewise, the official assured that "many national and international productions will be released, there will be talks with important players in the sector and a new award from the Buenos Aires Film Commission that will highlight the work of location designers. It's not just about enjoying the best of cinema, but also to generate new opportunities and make visible the result of the efforts of our filmmakers ".

Meanwhile, Javier Porta Fouz, Director of Bafici, he added: Despite the unexpected cold, It is very pleasant to see so many people for our dreamed open-air opening with a short plus a feature film that show much of the variety of cinema that BAFICI offers ".