Italy & Oman
In-Person
Please NOTE: Once you RVSP, you will receive information or a reminder email about attending the in-person event. You may or may not receive this right away, but please look out for it! Each event may be different.
A discussion will follow each program to compare and contrast the films and the topics with special discussants:
John Hanshaw, Founder and President, The Washington Film Institute (tentative)
Discussant TBD
Including a reception at the end of the program!
All films are subtitled in English, unless otherwise noted.
Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center
1100 16th St NW
Washington, DC 20036
The Merchant of Time
Oman, 2016, 13 min.
Director: Ruqyia AL Wadahi
An elderly man living in isolation trades time with strangers.
Al Darooj
Oman, 2022, 7 min.
Director: Hamid bin Saeed Al Ameri
In her daily life, a young widow faces societal pressures.
And They Have Life
Oman, 2020, 5 min.
Director: Buthaina Al kindi
An oral testimonial of one woman’s family history in Nizwa.
Cuore
Italy, 15 min.
Pietro is 70 years old and a bicycle addict with a heart condition. His country ride hits a bump, and he reflects on his estranged family. Should he pick up and ride again?
Myosotis
Italy, 9 min.
Director: Pierdomenico Minafra
An old man in a big, empty house lives his days to the rhythm of his habits: always the same, regardless of the time of day. Something will change as soon as he decides to shake things up, hoping for a reunion.
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