Perseverance: a documentary essay on Tomás Sánchez
Mon, Apr 13
|Koubek Center
Perseverance, a documentary essay on renowned painter Tomás Sánchez, will be presented as part of the Miami Film Festival, offering audiences an intimate look into the life, philosophy, and creative journey of one of the most celebrated contemporary Latin American artists.
Time & Location
Apr 13, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Koubek Center, 2705 SW 3rd St, Miami, FL 33135, USA
About the event
The documentary Perseverance, a documentary essay on Tomás Sánchez will be presented as part of the Miami Film Festival on April 13 at 7:30 p.m. at Koubek Center, Miami. The screening will be followed by a conversation with the artist, director Juan Carlos Martín, and producer Gustavo Ángel.
Produced in Mexico, the film participated in the Morelia International Film Festival (2024) and DocsMX (2025). The documentary traces the life and work of Tomás Sánchez, from his training at the National School of Art in Cuba and his participation in the landmark exhibition “Volumen Uno,” to his international career and his establishment in Costa Rica.
Through images of his work, interviews, and archival material, the film explores his creative process, the discipline that sustains his artistic practice, and his relationship with the landscape as a central axis of his work.