Date: Thursday, May 16, 2024
Time: 4 pm – 7 pm
Location: Auditorium – Museum of Islamic Art

Film Screening – Saleem

Join us for an immersive film experience as Ajyal Film Club presents the screening of Saleem by Cynthia Madanat Sharaiha.

Year: 2023
Film type: Animation Feature Film
Director: Cynthia Madanat Sharaiha
Runtime: 90 minutes
Languages: Arabic with English subtitles

Synopsis:
After fleeing his war-torn town with his mother and two siblings, 9-year-old Saleem is now displaced, and forced to start life all over again. He is tormented by memories of the past and struggles to cope with the loss of his father. Now, faced with the ever-intimidating antics of the playground antagonists, Saleem struggles to find his footing. Things weren’t looking up for Saleem, but one morning, a mystical pigeon swoops into his life and uncovers what seems to be an old treasure map. Reluctant Saleem finds himself on the path of a new adventure! New friends Fares, Zeina and Abboud, rally around him, and together traverse the old town looking for the treasure. With a map for the journey, an anchor for clues, and a compass for direction, Saleem finds a treasure that he never knew he needed.

The film screening will be followed by a Q&A session moderated by Mohaq member Joey Naddaf.

Puppet Crafting with Samar Daher! – Workshop

In this hands-on workshop, Samar will unveil her secrets for creating puppets, from conceptualization to construction. Children will learn various techniques, including puppet design, materials selection, and assembly, empowering them to unleash their creativity and design their own unique characters!