OPENING NIGHT will feature the premiere of the Palestinian film Inheritance
directed by veteran actor Hiam Abbass. The film screening will take
place on Friday, October 25 at 7:00 PM and will be immediately followed
by a reception.
Inheritance follows a Palestinian family living in the north
of Galilee as they prepare for the wedding of the patriarch's eldest
granddaughter. But war raging between Lebanon and Israel as well as
among the family members cuts short the festivities with air raid sirens
and bruised spirits. The conservative patriarch-grandfather is losing
control over his family. As his health deteriorates, his five offspring
and their adult children strive to uphold tradition, or their versions
of it, against a variety of modern day challenges. The young women seek
independence, and Hajar, in particular, faces a potentially difficult
decision regarding her British boyfriend. The other siblings struggle
with debt, infertility, infidelity and identity; secrets are revealed
and no one remains unscathed. Veteran actor Hiam Abbass (
The Source,
Arabian Sights 2012) pours volumes of rich personal experience into her
directorial debut. She triumphs in weaving together these delicate
stories to create an unflinching and courageous portrait of a modern
Palestinian family.
In Arabic, French, and Hebrew with English subtitles
SCREENING WILL BE FOLLOWED BY A RECEPTION
American Task Force on
Palestine
Arabian Sights returns for its 18th year! From October 25 – November 3, Arabian Sights
will present two weekends featuring some of the best in contemporary
cinema throughout the Arab world. A panel discussion on the current
post-revolution cinema in Egypt will also be held. Guest filmmakers will
be present for post-screening discussions.
All film screenings will take place at AMC Mazza Gallerie. Tickets are available for presale and will be available for purchase at the theatre during the festival.
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