Loading ...Annual Arabian Sights Film Festival 2016 Contemporary Arab Cinema
THE WASHINGTON, DC INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Presents
21ST ANNUAL ARABIAN SIGHTS FILM FESTIVAL 2016
CONTEMPORARY ARAB CINEMA
October 21 – 30
The 21st Annual Arabian Sights Film Festival, to take place October 21 – 30, is pleased to announce its selection of diverse, intriguing and thought-provoking films from the Arab world. Films are World, North American, American, and DC premieres. All films are screened with English subtitles.
WHAT: 21st Arabian Sights Film Festival
WHEN: October 21 – 30, 2016
WHERE: Screenings will be held at AMC Mazza Gallerie Theatres, 5300 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Washington, DC
COST: $13 per ticket unless otherwise noted. Discount Package – 10 tickets for $100 (does not include Opening or Closing Night). Student discount available at the theater. Tickets can be purchased on our website, filmfestdc.org/arabiansights, or at MissionTix.com. Advanced purchases are subject to a convenience fee.
MORE INFORMATION: For more information visit filmfestdc.org/arabiansights. A complete slate release with updates on additional special events and guests, as well as descriptions, sponsors, and schedule will follow in early October.
WHY: There are a growing number of films emerging from the Arab world today made by talented young filmmakers. These films are quality works receiving international awards, substantial critical acclaim and covering a multitude of topics and genres. The Arabian Sights Film Festival showcases the newest and most compelling films made by directors who tell 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 dynamic event with select directors present at their screenings to lend insight to the filmmaking process. Arabian Sights is presented by the Washington, DC International Film Festival.
This year’s festival includes:
o As I Open My Eyes │ Tunisia/France/Belgium/UAE
§ Opening night film followed by a party
§ Best Fiction Feature, Dubai International Film Festival
§ Venice Days Award and the Label Europa Cinema, Venice Film Festival
§ Best Film, East End Film Festival (UK)
§ FIPRESCI Prize and the TV5 Award, Carthage Film Festival
o Cairo in One Breath │ Ukraine/USA/Egypt
o El Clásico │ Norway/Iraq
§ Iraqi entry, Best Foreign Language Film Academy Awards
§ Jury Award and Best Cinematography, Tribeca Film Festival
§ Best International Narrative Feature, Tribeca Film Festival
§ Special Mention for International Narrative Feature, Tribeca Film Festival
o Good Luck Algeria │ Belgium/France
§ American Premiere
§ Audience Award, Festival de Monpellier
o Halal Love (and Sex) │ Lebanon/Germany
§ Closing night film followed by a party
§ Official Selection, Sundance Film Festival
o Hepta, The Last Lecture │ Egypt
o Like a Matchstick │ Egypt
o Nawara │ Egypt
§ Best Actress, Dubai International Film Festival
o Our Mother │ France
§ American Premiere
§ Audience Award, Premiers Plans Angers Film Festival
o Theo Who Lived │ USA
o Panel – What’s Next for Arab Cinema?
o Short Cuts
§ Mayhoda │ UAE
· World Premiere
§ Astray │ UAE
§ Veganize It! │ Qatar
§ Central Market │ UAE/Bahrain
§ Asfoora │ Qatar
· North American Premiere
§ The Visit │ USA
§ Ave Maria │ Palestine/France/Germany
· Best Short Film Live Action, Academy Awards
· Muhr Award for Best Short Film, Dubai International Film Festival
· Special Jury Award, Palm Springs International ShortFest
SPONSORS: University of the District of Columbia, Embassy of the United Arab Emirates, Center for Contemporary Arab Studies at Georgetown University, Embassy of the State of Qatar, Crescent Enterprises, The Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington, Embassy of the Republic of Tunisia, Embassy of Lebanon, Sahouri Insurance & Financial, MAD Solutions, Image Nation, Georgetown Design Group, Arab-American Anti-Discrimination Committee, The Jerusalem Fund, Movie Pigs, Amtrak. Official Sponsors include AMC Theaters, Official Venue of Filmfest DC; Hotel RL, Official Hotel of Filmfest DC; Arab America, Official Media Sponsor of the Arabian Sights Film Festival.