Arab Film Series Online: Yemeni Stories Told by Yemeni Filmmakers + Talkback

Yemeni Stories Told by Yemeni Filmmakers + Talkback
12 pm Pacific (3 pm Eastern) on Sunday, July 26, 2020
Yemen, United States / Documentary / Rated PG13
In Arabic and English with English subtitles
Total runtime 71 minutes

Following the screening will be an intimate talkback with filmmakers Sara Ishaq and Mariam Al-Dhabhani.

Free. Suggested donation benefits Yemen Aid
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In partnership with Romooz Foundation, the Arab Film Series is pleased to bring you an afternoon of Yemeni documentary short films, created and told through the eyes of Yemeni filmmakers. These short films showcase the impact the war in Yemen has had and continues to make on the Yemeni community throughout the world. These films uplift the voices of Yemeni filmmakers and their experiences. These are their stories.

Film lineup:

Just Another Memory (2018) dir. Mariam Al-Dhabhani / 14 minutes

Abdu (2019) dir. Wissam Al-Kamali / 6 minutes

A Yellow Life (2018) dir. Osama Haji / 3 minutes

Sandwiched (2019) dir. Omar al-Fotaihi / 17 minutes

Departure (2017) Ibi Ibrahim / 9 minutes

A Pill (2018) dir. Sabreen Al-Yousefi / 3 minutes

The Tale of Ali (2019) dir. Rahman Taha / 5 minutes

In the Middle (2019) dir. Mariam Al-Dhabhani / 14 minutes

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This event is organized in partnership with The Arab American National Museum, Romooz Foundation and Arte East