Let’s Talk About Films
Let's Talk About Films is more than a screening series; it is a curated journey through the history and language of cinema. Founded on a principle of curatorial integrity, each film is presented with the intellectual respect and contextual precision it deserves. We invite you to join a community of film lovers for three months of profound cinematic art, expert introductions, and engaging conversations, all in an intimate and relaxed setting and facilitated by filmmaker and curator Nino Cozzi.
Let’s Talk About Films is designed to spark meaningful conversations around cinema, society, and identity. Each monthly theme invites audiences to look at the world from different perspectives – personal, political, intimate, and collective. The selection brings together landmark films and contemporary voices, highlighting diverse countries, languages, and narrative styles.
The program for the inaugural season is organized into monthly thematic arcs. Each session begins at 6:00 PM.
SEPTEMBER – Outside In: Stories from the Margins: This first cycle focuses on stories told from the edges – socially, economically, or culturally. From the street children of Los Olvidados, to a displaced teenager finding identity through slowed-down cumbia in I’m No Longer Here, to the political disillusionment of postwar Italy in C’eravamo tanto amati, these films ask us to see the world from the margins. The title Outside In reflects exactly that – the view from the outside, looking in.
Sep 2: Turning Point Film: Los Olvidados (The Young and the Damned) (1950)
Sep 9: Contemporary Mexican Cinema: Ya no estoy aquí (I'm No Longer Here) (2019)
Sep 30: Accessible Auteur Cinema: C'eravamo tanto amati (We All Loved Each Other So Much) (1974)
OCTOBER – Truth, Memory, and Trauma: This cycle dives into memory, history, and the wounds that don’t heal easily. Hiroshima mon amour changed how cinema thinks about memory. Arillo de Hombre Muerto (Dead Man’s Switch) blends psychological depth with the suspense of disappearance. And Caché brings repressed guilt and colonial legacy to the surface. These films suggest that remembering is not always a path to healing – sometimes it’s a disruption.
Oct 7: Turning Point Film: Hiroshima mon amour (1959)
Oct 14: Contemporary Mexican Cinema: Arillo de Hombre Muerto (Dead Man's Switch) (2024)
Oct 28: Accessible Auteur Cinema: Caché (Hidden) (2005)
NOVEMBER – Love, Wounds, and the Act of Looking: The final month is about love – not idealized or redemptive love, but the kind that leaves a mark and changes how we see. Stellet Licht explores forbidden love in a Mennonite community. Portrait de la jeune fille en feu is about desire, intimacy, and the act of painting. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind plays with memory and heartbreak through a poetic sci-fi lens. In each case, looking – and being looked at – becomes an act of exposure and transformation.
Nov 4: Turning Point Film: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
Nov 11: Contemporary Mexican Cinema: Stellet Licht (Silent Light) (2007)
Nov 25: Accessible Auteur Cinema: Portrait de la jeune fille en feu (Portrait of a Lady on Fire) (2019)
Your monthly pass includes:
Three meticulously curated film screenings at the Mérida English Library.
Expert introductions providing rich historical and artistic context.
Moderated post-screening discussions to share insights and perspectives.
A complimentary glass of wine and popcorn at each session.
Nino will host a FREE INTRODUCTORY SCREENING on Tuesday August 19, starting at 6:00 PM and including the features listed above. This is a great opportunity to check out the workshop and see what a great experience it will be. Seating is limited, and should be reserved in advance by sending an email to MEL.
Join us for this unique cinematic experience! Seating is limited to 15 participants to ensure an intimate dialogue. The fee for a single month is $950, but the first five people to register for all three months will receive a discounted price of $750 per month. You can register online in the MEL Shop. Please send an email to Nino if you have any questions.
About Nino Cozzi
Nino Cozzi is a filmmaker, curator, and cultural facilitator with over a decade of experience creating spaces for film education and exhibition. He founded and directed the Festival del Puerto, and co- created Cinekomuna, a platform connecting emerging filmmakers across Mexico.
He studied filmmaking at Arte 7 and has worked in fiction, documentary, and experimental formats. He coordinated and directed the Arte 7 Film School in Mérida (2023–2025) and founded a Film Club, running from 2023 to 2025.
Nino has served as a film jury member at festivals including FIC Monterrey, Catapulta (FICUNAM) and participated in international workshops with filmmakers like Víctor Erice. His work blends creative freedom with deep cultural inquiry.
He will lead the "Let’s Talk About Films" sessions, offering sharp insights into history of cinema and auteur filmmaking.
