The evening will feature a screening of the short film Neo Nahda, followed by a discussion between the film's director, May Ziadé and Sabiha Allouche. Moderated by Eman Alali.
Film Synopsis:
Mona, a young woman in London, finds archived photographs of Arab women cross-dressing in the 1920s. Somewhere between her fantasies and reality, she starts a feverish journey of uncovering lost histories and her own identity.
Official Selection BFI Flare LGBTQIA+ Film Festival 2023 - World premiere.
Poetry by: Gamze Sanli, Riwa Saab, Eman Alali
*Please be advised that the screening will start promptly at 19:20
