The Arab Film Festival is proud to co-present at the 51st San Francisco International Film Festival - April 24 to May 8, 2008

The Aquarium directed by Yousry Nasrallah

The Aquarium is a subtle but spirited existential drama of modern life that concentrates—with intimations of a larger political economy of fear—on two secretly troubled thirty something professionals in Cairo whose respectable, self-assured positions belie an unspoken dread of living. Leila and Youssef, the two main characters, although attractive, poised and successful, live with a secret fear of establishing themselves in social relations outside of those created for them at work.

May 3 at 3:30PM, Clay Theatre
May 5 at 3:30PM, Sundance Kabuki Cinemas
May 6 at 8:45PM, Sundance Kabuki Cinemas

Recycle directed by Mahmoud Al Massad

Recycle, directed by Mahmoud Al Massad is a vivid documentary, about the politics, piety and poverty, of Massad’s native city in Jordan, told through the life of husband, father and former mujahadeen soldier-turned–cardboard collector Abu Ammar. Through discussion with neighbors about conditions of world politics, it becomes apparent that Abu is quite an Islamic scholar. However, life becomes more stressful as he tries to reconcile his faith, the needs of his family and his suffocating environment.

Recycle screens on May 3 at 1:30PM at the Sundance Kabuki Cinemas, May 5 at 5:30PM at the Clay Theatre, and May 7 at 6:30PM at the Pacific Film Archive.

For tickets and information visit www.sffs.org or call 925-866-9559.

For more information visit Recycle

For more information visit The Aquarium

The Arab Film Festival is now accepting submissions for the 12th Annual Festival, to be held in the San Francisco Bay Area and in Los Angeles from October 9th to the 19th, 2008.

If you are interested in volunteer or internship opportunities please email volunteers@aff.org. For additional information please visit www.aff.org

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