The Professor

Mahmoud Ben Mahmoud / Narrative / France, Tunisia / 2012 / 92 mins

In 1977, Kh'lil Khalsawi, a law professor in Tunisia, under the ruling party’s instructions, would represent the party in a league of human rights that has been founded not long ago. His mission is to defend the official positions inside the league during this turbulent time when the government and the labor union are on bad terms.

Sofia

Narrative / 15 mins

Sofia left Morocco for London to support her mother and fund the search for her missing brother. Living a life of fear and struggle, the resolute Sofia takes the opportunity to obtain legal papers when friends offer to facilitate an arranged marriage.Raw and poignant, the black and white cinematography heightens the immediacy of the performances.

Sofia

Ani Laurie and BILA / Narrative / Morocco, UK / 2013 / Short Narrative / 15 mins

To continue the search for her brother Sofia must leave Africa for Europe

When I Saw You

Annemarie Jacir / Narrative / Jordan / 2012 / 96 mins

A fictional story set in Jordan following a young boy, Tarek, and his mother, in a touching search for freedom set in 1967, a world re-emerging with new hope.

When Monaliza Smiled

Fadi G. Haddad / Narrative / Jordan / 2012 / 95 mins

Grumpy Monaliza, in her 30s, rarely smiles. She works in a government office, where she meets Hamdi, an affable Egyptian tea boy. Together they dream of a life straight out of the romantic movies of yesteryears, with Omar Sharif and Faten Hamama… Their fantasy is challenged as they're surrounded by inquistive individuals, who impose restrictions typical of Amman’s society.