SINK

Friday, April 17, 6:00 p.m. | In this poignant Jordanian drama, a mother named Nadia struggles to maintain a connection with her teenage son, Basil, as his mental health begins to unravel. After Basil is expelled from school for his behavior, Nadia finds herself caught between a judgmental society and her own initial denial of his condition. She devotedly follows him through various social settings, convinced that her presence and guidance can prevent further outbursts. The film serves as an intimate portrait of a mother’s desperate attempt to anchor her son before he drifts away entirely. Dialogue: following the screening there will be a Q&A.

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DON'T BE LONG, LITTLE BIRD
2025, dir. Reem Jubran, 23 min, USA, Palestine, In Arabic and English with English subtitles
A young woman with a rebellious spirit accidentally travels through time to 1930s Palestine and spends a few days with a similarly spirited young woman…her great-grandmother when she was her age. Director Reem Jubran and Actress Clara Khoury will be present for post-film Q&A. 

Chicago Palestine Film Festival | April 11–25, 2026

Founded in 2001, the Chicago Palestine Film Festival (CPFF), a program of the Middle East Charitable and Cultural Society Inc., a non-profit organization, is an annual cultural event that serves as a vibrant platform for showcasing the rich and diverse narratives of Palestinian cinema. Film synopses provided by CPFF. Learn more at palestinefilmfest.com.

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