The 8th annual Calgary Arab Film Nights festival will be held October 21 - 23, 2020 at the Globe Cinema
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To the friends of the Calgary Arab Arts & Culture Society.
We hope that you and your loved ones are healthy and safe in these unsettling times.
We are busy reviewing lots of films of different genres and countries of origin to get ready to bring to you a great film program in this year’s annual Calgary Arab Film Night festival. Like many other communities that gather around arts and culture, we will be monitoring the COVID-19 situation and how and when public gatherings and the reopening of cinemas will be reintroduced.
We are very much looking forward to come together during this year’s festival in October. Meanwhile take care, stay healthy and be safe.
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Sheikh Jackson
“Sheikh Jackson,” Egypt’s official Oscar entry for 2018, is an offbeat, often affecting and thoughtful drama about conservative imam Sheikh Khaled Hani (Ahmad Elfishawy), whose strict, devout life turns upside... -
The Insult
In today's Beirut, an insult blown out of proportions finds Toni, a Lebanese Christian, and Yasser, a Palestinian refugee, in court. -
Here I Am...Here You Are
Eccomi ... Eccoti unfolds as a virtual road trip navigating between Italy and Lebanon. Conditioned to live in a long-distance relationship with his partner... -
Investigating Paradise
Nedjma, a young investigative journalist for an Algerian daily, is spurred to action by the ongoing instrumentalisation of the concept of paradise in extremist propaganda -
My Enemy, My Brother
My Enemy, My Brother' is a feature length documentary about the real-life story of two former enemies from the Iran-Iraq war who become blood brothers for life. -
Photocopy
Mahmoud’s life is a ‘photocopy’ of millions of others. He worked as a data-entry typist in the same government job, never married, he lives a traditional life. -
Solitaire
Therese, the mayor’s wife in a Lebanese village, joyfully prepares for an overnight visit of her daughter's suitor and his parents. -
Stitching Palestine
welve resilient, determined and articulate women from disparate walks of life: lawyers, artists, housewives, activists, architects, and politicians stitch together... -
Arabic Poetry & Music
Ghada Alatrash and Aya Mhana are two Syrian women representing Syria through their translated Arabic poetry and Syrian music. -
HYMN - World Fusion Music Band
HYMN brings to their audiences traditional melodies from all around the world with a modern composition.
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A Very Big Shot
Jad is about to be released from jail for a crime his older brother Ziad committed five years ago, and Ziad has decided to stop his drug-dealing business and start a new chapter in life. -
The Last Day of the City
Downtown Cairo, 2009, Khalid, a 35-year-old filmmaker is struggling to make a film that captures the soul of his city while facing loss in his own life. -
The Prophet
This delightful animated film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and has received critical acclaim at various festivals around the world... -
Inch'Allah
This is a compelling film about Chloe a heroic Quebecois doctor working in Palestine who befriends a pregnant Palestinian girl, and an Israeli soldier. -
THEEB
A winner and nominee of several awards, Theeb, is a cinematographic masterpiece. -
Factory Girl
Egypt's official entry for the 2014 Academy Award -
Rock the Casbah
With a powerhouse Arab cast, ROCK THE CASBAH is a family drama set one summer in Tangiers. -
La Moakshza
La Moakhza talks about class difference, the horrors of the national education system and religious intolerance. -
Where Do We Go Now
On the edge of a cratered road, a cortège-like procession of women solemnly makes its way towards the village cemetery.
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