PRAYER OF THE WANDERER is a short film program that explores the complex and multifaceted experiences of Arab American immigrants in their pursuit of identity within the context of living in the United States. By delving into their narratives, this event seeks to shed light on the richness and diversity of Arab American cultural heritage while confronting the challenges faced by individuals in navigating their dual identities. Through a carefully curated selection of films, we aim to foster a deeper understanding of the Arab American community’s varied contributions to society while inviting audiences to contemplate the universal themes of belonging, adaptation, and self-discovery.
Screening Online: July 27-30
RSVP: arabfilmseries.org
Free with RSVP / $5 suggested donation
Available Worldwide
FILM PROGRAM:
Abroad, Zayn Alexander, USA/Lebanon, 2018, 9 min
Arabic with English subtitles
Baladi (My Country), Jenna Mahmoud-Bosco, USA, 2021, 14 min
English
I Say Dust, Darine Hotait, USA, 2015, 14 min
English and Arabic with English subtitles
Kingdom of Strangers, Randa Ali, Egypt, 2022, 15 min
Arabic with English subtitles
Mariam, Reem Jubran, USA, 2021, 11 min
Arabic with English subtitles
The Sailor, Lily Ekimian Ragheb and Ahmed T. Ragheb, USA/Egypt, 2021, 11 min
Arabic with English subtitles
Between Land and Sky, Shayma Aziz, USA, 2023, 10 min
Arabic with English subtitles
Kingdom of Strangers, Randa Ali, Egypt, 2022, 15 min
Synopsis: Ali, a young Egyptian living in self-exile in Los Angeles is visited by a memory of an old friend. Together they try to make sense of a past haunted by trauma and a present that makes no sense.
The Arab Film Series online is a monthly program of films and discussions with artists and filmmakers from the SWANA region and its diasporas, presented by ArteEast in partnership with the Arab American National Museum and Arab Film and Media Institute.
