Arabian Sights Film Festival features contemporary Arab cinema October 16 – October 25 in Washington DC
The Arabian Sights Film Festival will launch its 20th season with a diverse selection of the newest and most captivating films from today’s Arab world. Films are American and Washington, DC premieres and are screened with English subtitles. This year’s festival line-up includes:
CAIRO TIME | Egypt American Premiere
EYES OF A THIEF | Palestine
FAR FROM MEN | France
FROM A TO B | United Arab Emirates/Jordan
Winner, Audience Choice Award at the Festival of Oran
I AM NOJOOM, AGE 10 AND DIVORCED | France/Yemen/UAE Winner, Best fiction feature at Dubai International Film Festival 2014 THE INTRUDER | The Netherlands Winner, Grand prize for best film at First Time Festival 2015 and Best director award at First Time Festival 2015
THE INTRUDER | The Netherlands Winner, Grand prize for best film at First Time Festival 2015 and Best director award at First Time Festival 2015
LES PETITS CHATS | Egypt
THE MAN FROM ORAN | France Winner, Best director, New Horizons at Abu Dhabi Film Festival 2014 and Best film, Audience ward at Saint-Jean-de-Luz International Film Festival 2014
THE NEW ARAB CINEMA | A panel of guest film directors and Arab film experts will discuss the developments and opportunities in Arab cinema today
A THOUSAND AND ONE JOURNEYS: THE ARAB AMERICANS | USA American Premiere
ZINZANA | United Arab Emirates
THE FESTIVAL:
The Arabian Sights Film Festival showcases films demonstrating the range and commitment of directors telling engaging stories while exploring issues facing the Arab region. The festival highlights quality cinema from a region often overlooked in mainstream American theaters. It is a constantly dynamic event with select directors present at their screenings to lend insight to the filmmaking process.The Washington, DC International Film Festival is the parent organization of Arabian Sights. This year, Arabian Sights is presented by the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Washington, DC.
WHEN: October 16 through October 25, 2015
WHERE: Screenings will be held at AMC Mazza Gallerie Theatres (5300 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20015).
COST: $13 per person unless otherwise noted. Closing Night event (film & party) is $20 per person. Discount Package – 10 tickets for $100 (not including closing). All tickets can be purchased on our website, filmfestdc.org, or at Missiontix.com. Advanced purchases are subject to a convenience fee.
MORE INFORMATION: A complete slate release with updates on additional special events and guests, as well as descriptions, sponsors, and schedule will follow in early October. For more information visit: www.filmfestdc.org/arabiansights.