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Arab Film Series

ArteEast in partnership with the Arab American National Museum (AANM), and Arab Film and Media Institute (AFMI), proudly present the Arab Film Series, a monthly curated online program of contemporary and classic films, followed by discussions with Arab, Arab American, and diasporic filmmakers, connecting a worldwide community through film and dialogue.

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October 2024

SUDANESE FILM GROUP, THEN AND NOW

Ibrahim Shaddad, Eltayeb Mahdi, Suliman Elnour

ARAB FILM SERIES PRESENTS Founded in April 1989 by Ibrahim Shaddad, Eltayeb Mahdi and Suliman Elnour, just months before Omar Albashir’s military coup, the Sudanese Film Group (SFG) is a collective of filmmakers with a goal to maintain and develop Sudanese cinema. After returning from their film studies abroad, the members spread their love of cinema through film productions,…

July 2024

TRIP ALONG EXODUS

Hind Shoufani

Join us for this month’s Arab FIlm Series online feature film: Trip Along Exodus: a personal, political and poetic documentary by Palestinian poet and filmmaker Hind Shoufani! Screening Online: July 8 – 18, 2024RSVP: arabfilmseries.orgFREE / $5 suggested donationAvailable Worldwide Trip Along Exodus, Hind Shoufani, Syria/ Lebanon/ US/ Palestine, 2015, 120 min. Arabic and English with Arabic/English Subtitles Trip…

December 2023

FREEDOM IN FRAMES: Stories of Non-violent Resistance

Julia Bacha

This month’s Arab Film Series online program FREEDOM IN FRAMES looks at nonviolent resistance movements against the Israeli occupation by both Palestinian and Israeli activists, shedding light on real life stories that symbolise courage, determination and hope. Online Screening: Dec 14- 31  RSVP: arabfilmseries.org Free / $5 Suggested Donation Available Worldwide The program unfolds with Naila and…

September 2023

THERE IS SALT AND BREAD BETWEEN US

Larissa Sansour, Marwa Benhalim, Alia Yunis

Screening Online: Sept 27-Oct 1RSVP: arabfilmseries.org Free with RSVP / $5 suggested donationAvailable Worldwide THERE IS SALT AND BREAD BETWEEN US presents a selection of films by Larissa Sansour, Youmna Chlala, Alia Yunis, Andrea Nones-Kobiakov, and Marwa Benhalim. The films are centered around the theme of food, which is employed as a vehicle to explore political and cultural narratives. Trespass…

July 2023

PRAYER OF THE WANDERER

Zayn Alexander, Jenna Mahmoud-Bosco, Shayma Aziz, Darine Hotait, Randa Ali, Reem Jubran, Lily Ekimian Ragheb and Ahmed T. Ragheb

PRAYER OF THE WANDERER is a short film program that explores the complex and  multifaceted experiences of Arab American immigrants in their pursuit of identity within the  context of living in the United States. By delving into their narratives, this event seeks to shed  light on the richness and diversity of Arab American cultural heritage…

April 2023

WHO WE ARE

Dania Bdeir, Adam Ali, Sam Arbor, Naures Sager, Sarah Kaskas, Aziz Zoromba, Karina Dandashi

ARAB FILM SERIES PRESENTS: WHO WE ARE In honor of Pride Month, the Arab Film Series presents: Who We Are a collection of award-winning short films that highlight the experiences of Queer Arabs around the globe. Each film tells the story of a character whose desire to live authentically comes in conflict with the people and society…

April 2023

Jaddoland & Talkback with filmmaker Nadia Shihab

Nadia Shihab

Jaddoland & Talkback with filmmaker Nadia Shihab Online Screening: April 27-30 …

February 2023

Screening of documentary film TIME FOR ILHAN + Discussion with Ilan Omar and film director Nora Shapiro

Norah Shapiro

Arab Film Series online The Arab Film Series online is a monthly program of films and discussions with artists and filmmakers from the SWANA region and its diasporas, presented by ArteEast in partnership with the Arab American National Museum and Arab Film and Media Institute.

October 2022

Arab Film Series October special: Mohammed Shebi’s 1981 film Fangs (Anyab)

Mohammed Shebi

This month on Arab Film Series:  Mohammed Shebl’s 1981 film Fangs (Anyab) “Weaved into its camp aesthetics, horror genre tropes and 80s disco numbers, Anyab provides a running commentary on the social situation in Egypt, from youth unemployment to class struggle, while intersecting sexual politics into the mix. ” (Gasworks) A girl and her fiancé are…

July 2021

Next Gen Sudan + Talkback

Suzannah Mirghani, Sarra Idris, Hashim Hassan

Next Gen Sudan + Talkback Thursday, July 15 to Sunday, July 18 Online Stream – Register for Free or $5 Suggested Donation Live Virtual Talkback:  Sunday, July 18, at 3 pm EDT This month’s Arab Film Series brings us an intimate look at Sudanese youth – the challenges they face, the tough lessons learned, and the pride…

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