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Noboru, un ni&ntilde;o de 10 a&ntilde;os descendiente de japoneses, emprende un viaje para descubrir su identidad cultural. En su b&uacute;squeda, recurre a su malhumorado abuelo Hideo para conocer m&aacute;s sobre la historia de su familia.A medida que Noboru profundiza en su pasado, descubre la existencia de un t&iacute;o del que nunca hab&iacute;a o&iacute;do hablar, revelando secretos familiares que transformar&aacute;n su manera de entender qui&eacute;n es.Mi abuelo es un Nihonjin es un entra&ntilde;able largometraje animado que combina un rico legado cultural con una impactante propuesta visual, celebrando la identidad, la memoria y los lazos familiares.<p data-end="154" data-start="46" fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"> Animated film | 84&rsquo; | BrazilRelease date in Brazil: 2025Directed by: C&eacute;lia CATUNDAWritten by: Rita CATUNDABased on: Award-winning novel by Oscar NAKASATOProduced by: Kiko MISTRORIGO and Ricardo ROZZINOVisuals inspired by the work of: Oscar OIWA<p data-end="914" data-start="448" fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"> <p data-end="996" data-start="916" fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"> <p data-end="1080" data-start="998" fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">Este evento cuenta con el apoyo financiero parcial de Visit Gainesville Alachua County.<p data-end="1080" data-start="998" fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"> <p data-end="1080" data-start="998" fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"> <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.gainesvillelatinofilmfestival.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Sobre el Gainesville Latino Film Festival</a> Durante 22 a&ntilde;os, el Gainesville Latino Film Festival (GLFF) ha unido a nuestra comunidad a trav&eacute;s del cine, la cultura y el di&aacute;logo. Producido y organizado por la Latina Women&#39;s League, este festival anual re&uacute;ne a residentes, estudiantes, artistas, cineastas y visitantes para compartir historias que fomentan el entendimiento, fortalecen los lazos comunitarios y celebran la riqueza de las culturas latinoamericanas e hispanas.El festival presenta una selecci&oacute;n cuidadosamente curada de pel&iacute;culas de Am&eacute;rica Latina y la di&aacute;spora hispana, adem&aacute;s de paneles de discusi&oacute;n, talleres, exposiciones de arte, presentaciones culturales y eventos comunitarios. Cada actividad invita a reflexionar sobre temas como la identidad, la migraci&oacute;n, la familia, el idioma, la memoria y la vida cotidiana, promoviendo el intercambio de ideas y el aprendizaje entre personas de distintos or&iacute;genes.M&aacute;s que un festival de cine, el GLFF es un espacio de encuentro para toda la comunidad. Es una oportunidad para descubrir nuevas voces, compartir experiencias y construir conexiones a trav&eacute;s de historias que nos acercan y nos recuerdan todo lo que tenemos en com&uacute;n.Te invitamos a ser parte de la 22.&ordf; edici&oacute;n del Gainesville Latino Film Festival y a celebrar con nosotros una tradici&oacute;n que inspira el di&aacute;logo, promueve el entendimiento y fortalece nuestra comunidad.

&iexcl;Hola <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; -webkit-user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">First name ,&nbsp; &iexcl;Gracias por reservar tu entrada para la pel&iacute;cula EU E MEU AV&Ocirc; NIHONJIN Esperamos darte la bienvenida en una noche dedicada a celebrar el cine latino, la cultura y la comunidad.Tu apoyo nos ayuda a continuar ofreciendo experiencias culturales significativas y compartiendo historias que conectan a nuestra comunidad en el centro norte de Florida Fecha: S&aacute;bado 26 de septiembre, 2026Time: 10:00 a.m.Location: 513 East University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32601&nbsp; Con cari&ntilde;o,Liga de Mujeres Latinas

Noboru, un niño de 10 años descendiente de japoneses, emprende un viaje para descubrir su identidad cultural. En su búsqueda, recurre a su malhumorado abuelo Hideo para conocer más sobre la historia de su familia.A medida que Noboru profundiza en su pasado, descubre la existencia de un tío del que nunca había oído hablar, revelando secretos familiares que transformarán su manera de entender quién es.Mi abuelo es un Nihonjin es un entrañable largometraje animado que combina un rico legado cultural con una impactante propuesta visual, celebrando la identidad, la memoria y los lazos familiares.<p style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;margin:0px;line-height:1.5;width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%"> Animated film | 84’ | BrazilRelease date in Brazil: 2025Directed by: Célia CATUNDAWritten by: Rita CATUNDABased on: Award-winning novel by Oscar NAKASATOProduced by: Kiko MISTRORIGO and Ricardo ROZZINOVisuals inspired by the work of: Oscar OIWA<p style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;margin:0px;line-height:1.5;width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%"> <p style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;margin:0px;line-height:1.5;width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%"> <p style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;margin:0px;line-height:1.5;width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%">Este evento cuenta con el apoyo financiero parcial de Visit Gainesville Alachua County.<p style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;margin:0px;line-height:1.5;width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%"> <p style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;margin:0px;line-height:1.5;width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%"> <a href="https://www.gainesvillelatinofilmfestival.org" target="_blank">Sobre el Gainesville Latino Film Festival</a> Durante 22 años, el Gainesville Latino Film Festival (GLFF) ha unido a nuestra comunidad a través del cine, la cultura y el diálogo. Producido y organizado por la Latina Women's League, este festival anual reúne a residentes, estudiantes, artistas, cineastas y visitantes para compartir historias que fomentan el entendimiento, fortalecen los lazos comunitarios y celebran la riqueza de las culturas latinoamericanas e hispanas.El festival presenta una selección cuidadosamente curada de películas de América Latina y la diáspora hispana, además de paneles de discusión, talleres, exposiciones de arte, presentaciones culturales y eventos comunitarios. Cada actividad invita a reflexionar sobre temas como la identidad, la migración, la familia, el idioma, la memoria y la vida cotidiana, promoviendo el intercambio de ideas y el aprendizaje entre personas de distintos orígenes.Más que un festival de cine, el GLFF es un espacio de encuentro para toda la comunidad. Es una oportunidad para descubrir nuevas voces, compartir experiencias y construir conexiones a través de historias que nos acercan y nos recuerdan todo lo que tenemos en común.Te invitamos a ser parte de la 22.ª edición del Gainesville Latino Film Festival y a celebrar con nosotros una tradición que inspira el diálogo, promueve el entendimiento y fortalece nuestra comunidad.

Gainesville Latino Film Festival - My Grandfather is Nihonjin

Noboru is a 10 year old Japanese descendant in search of his culturalidentity. He turns to his cranky grandfather Hideo, to know more about his family. As Noboru digs into his family&#39;s history, he finds out he has an uncle he knew nothing about. My Grandfather is a Nihonjin is a heartfelt animated feature that blends rich cultural heritage with stunning visuals. Before the film, we&rsquo;ll have Spanish storytelling and face painting for families to enjoy. The movie will begin after these activities. This event is funded in part by Visit Gainesville Alachua County. About the&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.gainesvillelatinofilmfestival.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Gainesville Latino Film Festival</a> For 22 years, the Gainesville Latino Film Festival (GLFF) has connected people through the power of film, culture, and conversation. Produced and organized by the Latina Women&#39;s League, this annual celebration brings together residents, students, artists, filmmakers, and visitors to experience stories that foster understanding, encourage dialogue, and strengthen our community.The festival features a carefully curated selection of films from across Latin America and the Hispanic diaspora, along with panel discussions, workshops, art exhibitions, live performances, and other community events. Together, these experiences explore themes such as identity, migration, family, language, history, and everyday life, creating opportunities to learn from one another and celebrate the many perspectives that shape our region.The Gainesville Latino Film Festival is more than a series of screenings. It is a community gathering where people of all backgrounds are invited to discover new voices, engage in meaningful conversations, and build connections through the shared experience of storytelling.We invite you to join us for the 22nd Gainesville Latino Film Festival and be part of a tradition that celebrates culture, inspires dialogue, and brings our community together.

Hi&nbsp;<span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; -webkit-user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank You for Your Support! Thank you for reserving your ticket for the film My Grandfather Is Nihonjin. We look forward to welcoming you for an evening celebrating Latin American cinema, culture, and community. Your support helps us continue bringing meaningful cultural experiences and stories to North Central Florida. Before the film, we&rsquo;ll have Spanish storytelling and face painting for families to enjoy. The movie will begin after these activities. We can&rsquo;t wait to celebrate with you! Date: September 26, 2026Time: 10:00 a.m.Location: 513 East University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32601 - Matheson Museum We can&#39;t wait to celebrate with you! Gracias. Latina Women&#39;s League

Noboru is a 10 year old Japanese descendant in search of his culturalidentity. He turns to his cranky grandfather Hideo, to know more about his family. As Noboru digs into his family's history, he finds out he has an uncle he knew nothing about. My Grandfather is a Nihonjin is a heartfelt animated feature that blends rich cultural heritage with stunning visuals. Before the film, we’ll have Spanish storytelling and face painting for families to enjoy. The movie will begin after these activities. This event is funded in part by Visit Gainesville Alachua County. About the <a href="https://www.gainesvillelatinofilmfestival.org" target="_blank">Gainesville Latino Film Festival</a> For 22 years, the Gainesville Latino Film Festival (GLFF) has connected people through the power of film, culture, and conversation. Produced and organized by the Latina Women's League, this annual celebration brings together residents, students, artists, filmmakers, and visitors to experience stories that foster understanding, encourage dialogue, and strengthen our community.The festival features a carefully curated selection of films from across Latin America and the Hispanic diaspora, along with panel discussions, workshops, art exhibitions, live performances, and other community events. Together, these experiences explore themes such as identity, migration, family, language, history, and everyday life, creating opportunities to learn from one another and celebrate the many perspectives that shape our region.The Gainesville Latino Film Festival is more than a series of screenings. It is a community gathering where people of all backgrounds are invited to discover new voices, engage in meaningful conversations, and build connections through the shared experience of storytelling.We invite you to join us for the 22nd Gainesville Latino Film Festival and be part of a tradition that celebrates culture, inspires dialogue, and brings our community together.

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