Veiling & Visibility

A special screening of three short films centering veiled women whose stories move through the layered terrains of visibility, identity, and resilience—across the region and diaspora. The program concludes with a curated panel featuring scholars, artists, and advocates in dialogue on representation, agency, and the politics of visibility.

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In-Person Exclusive

Muna

Warda Mohamed

United Kingdom

2023

Drama

mins

Language:

English, Somali

A film about teenage dreams, dislocated grief and unexpected connection, following a British-Somali teen navigating a confusing mourning period for a family member she never met.

In-Person Exclusive

Roll Down the Window

Lipa Hussain

United Kingdom

2024

Animation

mins

Language:

English

A neurological condition intertwines with identity battles and seeking retribution.

In-Person Exclusive

The Father, Probably

Sidi Mohamed Tolba

Tayib Tolba

Mauritania

2024

Drama

mins

Language:

Arabic

Set in a poor Mauritanian village, a girl becomes involved in a mysterious accident with no witnesses. However, her parents, particularly her father, respond more casually than she expects.