Films
A Glimpse to the Sky
This is a love story between a boy and a girl. Their parents don”t know about it until the girl’s uncle discovers it. Facing him, she denies the accusation. Both are forced to swear on the Koran, after which she’s scared that God will blind her. Only by praying she can be saved from punishment.
A Man in our House
Based on the famous novel by Ihsan Abdel Qoddous, this 1961 classic is set prior to the 1952 revolution and stars the legendary Omar Sharif in one of his most memorable roles. Sharif plays Ibrahim, a member of the underground resistance who seeks refuge from the so-called “political police” by taking shelter in the home of a civil servant and his family.
About Baghdad
In July of 2003, exiled writer and poet Sinan Antoon returned to his native Baghdad with a team of independent filmmakers, artists and poets to document the effects that decades of oppression, war, sanctions and occupation have had on his city.
Adrift on the Nile
In ADRIFT ON THE NILE we meet a group of hedonistic middle-aged friends who gather each night on a luxurious houseboat for dancing, love-making and smoking hashish. When a young news reporter visits the houseboat to write a story on the group, she is outraged to learn the tragic depths of their social alienation.
Afrita Hanem
Meet Asfour (Farid Al Atrache), a poor singer/actor who stumbles upon a magic lamp and its wish-granting genie (Samia Gamal). When he uses his new-found power to woo his gold-digging girlfriend away from her rich suitor, Asfour discovers that his genie has a few wishes of her own.
Agents of Change (Free Event)
This is an ICE project developed at SWITCH for TAFE OUTREACH held at the Cow Shed – Wentworthville Youth Service in 2005.
Al Hodoud (Borders)
Al Hodoud (Borders) This is a not-to-be missed event of the Sydney Arab Film Festival – designed to bring everyone together for a serious laugh in these absurd times! Bring your family and friends, share vintage Arab comedy and talk across the aisles after the film!