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Waiting for P.O. Box

Syria
Director: Bassam Chekhes

Two young filmmakers, Mustafa and Ayoub, are about to make their new film. On the night before their meeting with potential funders, they have some very interesting dreams. The story of an orange that grew … without a tree.

Part of: Shorts 5: Spotlight Middle East

Arabic with subtitles, 15 min

Show Times:

• Sat Oct 20, 2012 at 3:45pm – $14/$11

War Witch

Canada
Director: Kim Nguyen

A remarkable, inspiring story of human resilience, War Witch tells the story of Komona, a 14-year-old girl whose life took a drastic, tragic turn when armed rebels stormed her village. Forced to join the rebel army and endure brutal training, Komona learns to survive, and even falls in love. Although she wishes to forget, the now-pregnant Komona realizes she must reconcile herself with her painful past.

French and Lingala with subtitles, 90 min

Show Times:

• Sat Oct 13, 2012 at 1:45pm – $14/$11
• Mon Oct 15, 2012 at 5:45pm – $14/$11
• Wed Oct 17, 2012 at 3:00pm – $5

The Weekend

Germany
Director: Nina Grosse

Based on a novel by Bernard Schlink (The Reader), The Weekend follows Jens as he leaves prison 18 years after being arrested as an RAF terrorist in Germany. Back with his family, friends, and ex-comrades, including his former lover Inga, Jens’ unexpected arrival disrupts their lives, forcing them to re-examine the violent idealism of their youth, especially as he insists on learning who had betrayed him to the police years before in this intense, gripping drama.

German with subtitles, 97 min

Show Times:

• Wed Oct 17, 2012 at 8:45pm – $14/$11 Director Nina Grosse scheduled to attend
• Thu Oct 18, 2012 at 5:45pm – $14/$11 Director Nina Grosse scheduled to attend

Westerland

Germany
Director: Tim Staffel

In the midst of a freezing winter on the island of Sylt, Cem comes across Jesús, who is on the verge of committing suicide. The two young men become fast friends, with their friendship unexpectedly threatening to develop into something more. Cem and Jesús - laconic, alienated loners - find their previously uneventful lives starting to spin out of control now that each has someone who means something to him.

German with subtitles, 90 min

Show Times:

• Sat Oct 13, 2012 at 8:30pm – $14/$11 Director Tim Staffel and Producer Bjorn Koll scheduled to attend
• Sun Oct 14, 2012 at 7:30pm – $14/$11 Director Tim Staffel and Producer Bjorn Koll scheduled to attend
• Sat Oct 20, 2012 at 12:30pm – $14/$11

Where the Buffalo Roam

USA
Director: Brad Bischoff

Wandering amongst the plotted rows of houses within the motherly arms of the suburbs, two brothers sip liquid courage in this honest, atmospheric film about the fear of change and leaving home behind.

Part of: Shorts 1: City & State

English, 19 min

Show Times:

• Tue Oct 16, 2012 at 6:00pm – $14/$11
• Fri Oct 19, 2012 at 1:00pm – $5
• Sun Oct 21, 2012 at 12:00pm – $14/$11

Winter of Discontent

Egypt
Director: Ibrahim El-Batout

Set in the midst of the Tahrir Square demonstrations that, in early 2011, changed Egypt forever, Winter of Discontent explores the uncertainty, anxiety, and euphoria that filled the days and nights leading up to the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak. As seen through the eyes of activist Amr, journalist Farah, and State Security officer Adel, momentous, world-changing events unfold on the ground in urgent, intimate detail.

Arabic with subtitles, 94 min

Show Times:

• Sat Oct 13, 2012 at 4:00pm – $14/$11 Actor Amr Waked scheduled to attend
• Sun Oct 14, 2012 at 5:45pm – $14/$11 Actor Amr Waked scheduled to attend
• Tue Oct 16, 2012 at 3:45pm – $5 Actor Amr Waked scheduled to attend

The World Is Funny

Israel
Director: Shemi Zarhin

The World Is Funny follows the wanderings of a loose network of characters. Told with meticulous precision, the connections between the characters and the profound implications of their stories grow in richness and complexity as the film progresses. A sharp, ironic sense of humor enriches a melancholy yet inspiring film that has been a gigantic hit in Israel, earning a record-setting 15 Ophir nominations (the Israeli Academy Awards®).

Hebrew with subtitles, 122 min

Show Times:

• Thu Oct 18, 2012 at 8:45pm – $14/$11
• Sat Oct 20, 2012 at 7:45pm – $14/$11
• Mon Oct 22, 2012 at 3:15pm – $5

Written in Ink

Poland
Director: Martin Rath

The compelling story of a man trying to get back in touch with his sister after fourteen years that asks if one can change what has already been Written in Ink?

Part of: Shorts 6: Truth Be Told

Polish with subtitles, 12 min

Show Times:

• Fri Oct 19, 2012 at 3:45pm – $5