Italy & Oman
In-Person
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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.
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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
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Including a reception at the end of the program!
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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.
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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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