Seattle Arab Film Festival 2023 – Day 2: May 14
TICKETS:
There are two screenings each day of the festival; a single ticket will grant access to both screenings that day.
- $14 General
- $10 Student/Child/Senior
- $7 NWFF Member
Click for Accessibility Info
Ticketing, concessions, cinemas, restrooms, and our public edit lab are located on Northwest Film Forum’s ground floor, which is wheelchair accessible. All doors in Northwest Film Forum are non-motorized, and may require staff assistance to open. Our upstairs workshop room is not wheelchair accessible.
We have a limited number of assistive listening devices available for programs hosted in our larger theater, Cinema 1. These devices are maintained by the Technical Director, and can be requested at the ticketing and concessions counter. Also available at the front desk is a Sensory Kit you can borrow, which includes a Communication Card, noise-reducing headphones, and fidget toys.
The Forum does NOT have assistive devices for the visually impaired, and is not (yet) a scent-free venue. Our commitment to increasing access for our audiences is ongoing, and we welcome all public input on the subject!
If you have additional specific questions about accessibility at our venue, please contact our Patron Services Manager at maria@nwfilmforum.org. Our phone number (206-329-2629) is voicemail-only, but we check it often.
Made possible due to a grant from Seattle Office of Arts & Culture, in partnership with Sensory Access, our Sensory Access document presents a visual and descriptive walk-through of the NWFF space. View it in advance of attending an in-person event at bit.ly/nwffsocialnarrativepdf, in order to prepare yourself for the experience.
⚠️ Covid-19 Policies ⚠️
NWFF patrons will be required to wear masks that cover both nose and mouth while in the building. Disposable masks are available at the door for those who need them. We are not currently checking vaccination cards. Recent variants of COVID-19 readily infect and spread between individuals regardless of vaccination status.
Read more about NWFF’s policies regarding cleaning, masks, and capacity limitations here.
FAQ: How do I watch in person?
- Purchase your ticket through Brown Paper Tickets; come to the show!
- There are two screenings each day of the festival; a single ticket will grant access to both screenings that day.
- You can also purchase a ticket on the day of the screening at Northwest Film Forum’s box office (1515 12th Ave, Seattle).
FAQ: How do I watch online?
- This year’s festival is available only for in-person viewing.
May 14 at 4pm | Family Matters
This series of films explores the joys, challenges, and complexities of family life. Speaking to intimacy, alienation, and a spectrum of experiences in between, these films highlight the potential for each of us to hurt and to heal in our relationships with others.
TRT: 54 min
STORY
(Mohamed Bouhari, Morocco, 2023, 19 min)
Every night, a fisherman tells his son about his heroic adventures at the bottom of the sea. One day the child discovers the truth.
Beyond the Sea
(Melinda Delaloye, Lebanon, 2022, 15 min)
A single mother who struggles to connect with her son is forced to face traumatic memories when he asks to watch the sunset by the sea.
Talk to Me
(Ribal Chedid, Lebanon, 2023, 20 min)
Conflict arises during a family visit. Separated by a locked door, the dysfunctional dynamic intensifies, and the past resurfaces.
May 14 at 5:15pm | Luck of the Draw
This pair of films invites us to consider the role of chance, fortune, and belief in our lives. Ranging from the absurd to the poignant, together, these films promise to surprise and provoke.
TRT: 23 min
16mm
(Abdallah Gad, Egypt, 2023, 14 min)
A mother’s support of her son’s dreams of becoming a filmmaker continue to shape his life as an adult.
The Luck of the Turtles
(Buthaina Al Nasiri, Egypt, 2023, 9 min)
A road trip takes an unexpected turn once the family encounters a tortoise they interpret as a lucky omen.
