The 39th Chicago Latino Film Festival announces the selection of Claudia Sainte Luce’s offbeat comedy about second chances, Love & Mathematics, as its Opening Night film on Thursday April 13, and Mamacruz, Patricia Ortega’s kinky and poignant comedy about sexual awakening among the elderly, for its Closing Night gala on Saturday, April 22. Both Opening and Closing Night galas will take place at the AMC River East 21, 322 E. Illinois St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m and events will start at 6:30 p.m.; the events will conclude with a post-screening party at Chez, 247 E. Ontario. Tickets for both galas are $75 general / $65 for ILCC members. Tickets will be sold at an early bird rate of $60 for early bird until Tuesday, March 21st and can be purchased online at Eventive. Admission includes the film screening and reception. Cocktail attire is strongly encouraged.  Produced by the International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago, the 39th Chicago Latino Film Festival will run from April 13th to April 23rd at the Landmark Century Center, 2828 N. Clark St. with a special screening at Instituto Cervantes, 31 W. Ohio St., on Wednesday, April 19. The full program will be unveiled March 21st. 

Photo Credit: The International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago