October 6, 2022

Mizna Film Series Fall 2022: Arab Film Fest Extended

by Lamia Abukhadra | in Film

The Mizna Film Series is a monthly selection of programs, marking our first venture into year-round curated film programming. While our annual Film Fest focuses primarily on the works of contemporary artists, the Mizna Film Series provides a space to expand our regular film programming to include screenings, critical essays, filmmaker interviews, and discussions exploring revolutionary forms of cinema from the SWANA region and beyond. This series is presented virtually and in-person in collaboration with Trylon Cinema. Learn more about the Mizna Film Series here.

The fall 2022 Mizna Film Series presents Arab Film Fest Extended. For those who can’t get enough of our annual Arab Film Fest, we are screening two new films fresh from Cannes at our monthly series in October and November.

This season of Mizna Film Series will screen IN-PERSON ONLY monthly at the Trylon Cinema in Minneapolis, MN.

Tickets + Passes

In-person Trylon tickets: $10
Virtual Tickets: Pay what you can, $5 suggested donation
Virtual Pass (3-pack) : $20

UPCOMING

OCT 26, 2022: BOY FROM HEAVEN

BOY FROM HEAVEN (dir. Tarik Saleh, 2022)
Adam, the son of a fisherman, is offered the ultimate privilege to study at the Al-Azhar University in Cairo, the epicenter of power of Sunni Islam. Shortly after his arrival in Cairo, the university’s highest ranking religious leader, the Grand Imam, suddenly dies and Adam soon becomes a pawn in a ruthless power struggle between Egypt’s religious and political elite.

Screening IN-PERSON ONLY at Trylon Cinema on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 7pm.

NOV 23, 2022: THE BLUE CAFTAN

THE BLUE CAFTAN (dir. Maryam Touzani, 2022)
Halim and Mina run a traditional caftan store in one of Morocco’s oldest medinas. In order to keep up with the commands of the demanding customers, they hire Youssef. The talented apprentice shows an utmost dedication in learning the art of embroidery and tailoring from Halim. Slowly, Mina realizes how much her husband is moved by the presence of the young man.

Screening IN-PERSON ONLY at Trylon Cinema on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at 7pm.