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Film Country: Brazil
April 22, 2026
Portrait of a Certain Orient
Fleeing conflict in their homeland, siblings Emilie and Emir depart Lebanon for Brazil, first by ship crossing the Mediterranean and Atlantic and then river boat up the Amazon. Fellow passenger Omar catches Emilie’s eye and, as the two fall madly in love, Emir grows obsessively jealous. Based on ...
March 23, 2026
The Animator’s Playground
In this family-friendly program, a variety of animated stories and narratives interweave in 10 imaginative pieces. Crafted by hand, on a computer, or a combination of every form, these films push the limits of the animated medium, creating stories that tug at the heartstrings, evoke laug...
March 23, 2026
(Dis) Embodied
Bodies, the vessels of our minds and souls, are unstable, shaped as much by perception as experience. These films trace moments of connection and estrangement from the self. Rooted in queerness and unconventionality, they ask what it means to inhabit a body—and to slip outside it. Films ...
March 31, 2025
Genre Breakers: Experimental
Films in this program pair captivating visuals with unconventional storytelling. Open your mind to experience the potential of cinema when seven diverse filmmakers push the boundaries of genre. Please note: Films in this program contain themes, images, and language that may not be suitab...
April 13, 2020
The Way He Looks
The Way He Looks details the trials and tribulations of growing up for three teenagers as they struggle to navigate the awkwardness of adolescence. Leonardo and Giovanna have been best friends since they were very young. Now, in the midst of their teen years, they are both confronted with the cha...
