SAN FRANCISCO, April 24th-May8th
The Arab Film Festival is proud to co-present at the 51st San Francisco International Film Festival – April 24 to May 8, 2008
The Aquarium directed by Yousry Nasrallah
The Aquarium is a subtle but spirited existential drama of modern life that concentrates—with intimations of a larger political economy of fear—on two secretly troubled thirty something professionals in Cairo whose respectable, self-assured positions belie an unspoken dread of living. Leila and Youssef, the two main characters, although attractive, poised and successful, live with a secret fear of establishing themselves in social relations outside of those created for them at work.
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Recycle directed by Mahmoud Al Massad
Recycle, directed by Mahmoud Al Massad is a vivid documentary, about the politics, piety and poverty, of Massad’s native city in Jordan, told through the life of husband, father and former mujahadeen soldier-turned–cardboard collector Abu Ammar. Through discussion with neighbors about conditions of world politics, it becomes apparent that Abu is quite an Islamic scholar. However, life becomes more stressful as he tries to reconcile his faith, the needs of his family and his suffocating environment.
Recycle screens on May 3 at 1:30PM at the Sundance Kabuki Cinemas, May 5 at 5:30PM at the Clay Theatre, and May 7 at 6:30PM at the Pacific Film Archive.
For tickets and information visit www.sffs.org or call 925-866-9559.
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