“A bittersweet portrait of yearning for a better life while still carrying the guilt that even if personal freedom is found, it can’t be guaranteed for those closest to you.” - Jordan Raup, The Film Stage
Saturday, April 19, 6:00 p.m. | In her relentless pursuit of a memory that reinforces her sense of belonging, Areeb crosses paths with Ahmed, a parkour athlete in Gaza, sparking a journey where conflicting aspirations intersect. Nostalgia meets with ambition, and the weight of a confined past meets with an unpredictable future. Preceded by MASHED POTATOES (2024, dir. Suha Araj, 13 min.) and MAQLUBA (2023, dir. Mike Elsherif, 28 min.).
Awards & Nominations
Winner - Grand Jury Prize, International Competition, DOC NYC
Nominee - Panorama Audience Award, Documentary Film, Berlin Film Festival
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