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.
A still from The Departure
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 ...
A still from Clench Your Fists
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
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.