Event Details
May 27, 2021
6:00 pm EDT
Virtual
Screenings:
So We Live//لنا نعيش
Country: Belgium
Director: Rand Abou Fakher
Length: 15 mins
Synopsis: A family living in a war torn country spends what seems to be a normal evening together. Their conversations shift between casual matters of daily life and survival. This ambiguous situation highlights the aches of how we take time for granted and live life.
The Departure
Country: France, Morocco
Director: Said Hamich
Length: 25 mins
Synopsis: Morocco, 2004. The summer of Adil, 11 years old, is upset by the visit of his father and his big brother, who leave for France in just a few days …
Clench My Fists
Country: United States
Director: Sarah Trad
Length: 6 mins
Synopsis: A found-footage collage video that explores the process of growing up in an Arab family deeply affected by death and grief. “Clench My Fists” is part of a series of work focusing on not only decolonizing Imperialist Western understandings of the Middle East but to also show the beauty of the artist’s heritage, outside the context of her family.
I’m Afraid To Forget Your Face//ستاشر
Country: Egypt, France, Qatar, Belgium
Director: Sameh Alaa
Length: 15 mins
Synopsis: After being separated for 82 days, Adam travels down a rough road to be reunited with the one he loves, whatever it takes.
Co-presented with Arab Community Centre of Toronto and Canadian Arab Institute.
