Shorts Programme 4
Starts: May 27
Time: 6pm Eastern Time
co-presented by:
Arab Community Centre of Toronto Canadian Arab Institute
A still from So We Live |
So We Live
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. |
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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 ... |
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Clench Your 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. |
A still from I'm Afraid To Forget Your Face
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I'm Afraid To Forget Your Face
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. |