[LCM Events] Worcester Middle East Film Festival: April 16-19

[Lara Jirmanus]

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Dear friends, 

 

Please, join us for Worcester’s Second Annual Middle East Film Festival.
Please forward this message widely, 

 

Thanks!

Central Massachusetts Coalition for Middle East Peace

 

 

 

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Central Massachusetts Coalition for Middle East Peace presents Worcester’s
Second Annual...

 

MIDDLE EAST FILM FESTIVAL : Wednesday April 16-19th at Worcester State and
Clark!

 

Wednesday, April 16 at 7PM:    Le Grand Voyage

Ismaël Ferroukhi, France, 2004

at Eager Auditorum, Sullivan Bldg, Worcester State

 

“It's a tribute to my parents and the 97 percent of Muslims that we never
hear about in the Western world," says director Ferroukhi about this film
which depicts the road trip of French-Morroccan Reda and his devout Muslim
father to Mecca.  The father convinces his reluctant teenage son to drive
them from their home in France to Saudia Arabia on his once-in-a-lifetime
religious pilgrimage, the hajj.  The film has won awards and been featured
in film festivals from Milwaukee to Venice to Marrakesh and Jerusalem.

 

Thursday, April 17 at 7PM:       Occupation 101

Sufyan and Abdallah Omeish, USA, 2006

at Eager Auditorum, Sullivan Bldg, Worcester State

 

A powerful documentary film on the current and historical root causes of the
Israeli-Palestinian conflict. “Occupation 101” presents an analysis of the
facts and underreported details surrounding this high-stakes conflict.
Winner of multiple best film awards, the film features voices rarely heard
in the American mainstream press, including Middle East historians, Israeli
peace activists, journalists, and humanitarian workers.

 

Friday, April 18 at 7PM:     Offside

Jafar Panahi, Iran, 2006

at Ghosh Center, Worcester State College

 

Inspired by the day when his own daughter was refused entry to a soccer
stadium in Iran, Jafar Panahi’s “Offside” follows a day in the life of a
group of Iranian girls attempting to watch their team's World Cup qualifying
match against Bahrain at the stadium in Tehran. A disparate group of girls,
united only by their desire to see their beloved team play, disguise
themselves, risking arrest to try to get into the game. Winner of the Silver
Bear Award, Berlin International Film Festival, 2006.

 

Saturday, April 19 at 7PM: Bosta

Philippe Aractingi, Lebanon, 2006

at Razzo Hall, Traina Center for Arts, Clark University, 92 Downing St.

 

A blockbuster in Lebanon, "Bosta" (Bus in Arabic), recounts the story of
seven former school friends who reunite to tour Lebanon and dance dabke, the
traditional Lebanese dance, to traditional music mixed with a new techno
beat.  "Bosta" is a 100% Lebanese film, written, directed, filmed and fully
financed by Lebanese investors.  Join us for the film that has pleased
audiences worldwide in its joyful portrayal of Lebanese culture and a hope
for a new tomorrow!

 

All are welcome! Suggested Donation $5. Please, join us for refreshments and
discussion after every screening.

 

For information visit: worcesteractivist.org/meff or call 508-753-3588 or
781-864-8879.

 

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