Tuesday, May 7, 6:00 p.m. | The Chicago Palestine Film Festival celebrates the award-winning films of their 23rd festival with this special presentation. Program: Spirit of Palestine Film Festival Award winner SAMIA HALABY: A VIDEO PORTRAIT (2022, dir. Munir Atalla, 7 min.); Best Narrative Short winner AN ORANGE FROM JAFFA (pictured, 2023, dir. Mohammed Almughanni, 27 min.); Best Documentary Short winner RESISTANCE CLIMBING (2023, dirs. Nick Rosen, Zachary Barr, USA, Palestine, 37 min.). Programmed followed by a video interview with Mohammed Almughanni. 

Chicago Palestine Film Festival: Founded in 2001, the Chicago Palestine Film Festival (CPFF) is an annual cultural event that serves as a vibrant platform for showcasing the rich and diverse narratives of Palestinian cinema. The festival provides a unique space for filmmakers, artists, and audience members to engage with compelling stories that explore the multifaceted aspects of Palestinian life. View full festival.

The Film Center is ADA accessible. This presentation will be projected without open captions. The theater is hearing-loop equipped. For accessibility requests, please email filmcenter@saic.edu