With a record number of filmmakers, premieres, films and guests the the Arab Film Festival enters its second decade. The Norwegian documentary “USA vs. Al-Arian” and the Norwegian feature film “Winterland” will be presented at the Arab Film Festival.
10/17/2007 :: “USA vs. Al-Arian” is a provocative and controversial documentary about the trial and arrest of dr. Al Arian. Read more about “USA vs Al Arian”. “Winterland” is about the marriage between Renas, a Kurdish immigrant from Iraq and Renas, his wife arriving to countryside Norway.
The mission of the Arab Film Festival (AFF) is to enhance public understanding of Arab culture and to provide alternative representations of Arabs that contradict stereotypical images. The Arab Film Festival is sponsored by the Norwegian Consulate General as well as other foreign missions. Read more about the Arab Film Festival.
San Francisco: Oct 17-28
San Jose: Oct 20 and Oct 26-27
Berkeley: Oct 23-28
Los Angeles: Oct 31st – Nov 4
Info: info@aff.org or (415) 564-1100