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7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Reconnecting Through the Cracks: “Khartoum Offside” & “Bougainvillea”
Film Screening & Q&A|curated by Marwa Zein
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ACUD Kino, Berlin
- Language English
- Price 5 €
- Part of series: Reconnecting Through the Cracks
In a time that for many is characterized by pain, loss and alienation, “Reconnecting Through The Cracks” invites us to come together and reconnect. The title of the series, “Reconnecting Through The Cracks”, stems from a genuine need to reflect on disconnection. It is a space for acknowledging our barriers while standing in power amidst challenging times. Each screening is dedicated to stories of pain, resilience and breakthroughs featuring one feature film and one short film.
The selection of films from Egypt, Iran, Congo, Palestine, and Sudan provides deep insights into lived realities that often remain hidden. Through the screenings, we aim to create a connection to these voices – those that slip through the cracks of our awareness.
In our forth screening of the series, we are showing „Bougainvillea" (2024) by Yasir Faiz and "Khartoum Offside“ (2019) by Marwa Zein.
After the screening we invite you to a Q&A with Marwa Zein.
Curated by: Marwa Zein
Films
Shortfilm: “Bougainvillea”Director & Screenplay: Yasir Faiz; Sudan, 2024; Arabic with English subtitles, 17 minutes
During the popular revolution in Sudan in December 2018, six women were incarcerated and faced oppression. Despite their circumstances, their unwavering determination to overcome fear has transformed into a powerful resistance for freedom.
Documentary: “Khartoum Offside”
Director & Screenplay: Marwa Zein; Sudan, Norway, Denmark, 2019; Arabic with English subtitles, 75 minutes
The film follows a group of football-loving, self-confident young women through the Sudanese capital of Khartoum. Defying numerous instances of police interrogation and government harassment, the charismatic Sara, Henda, and their friends stick to their goal: building a national women’s football team. Along the way, The film reveals hidden gems about Sudan while they talk about the division of the country into two states and how they face multiple challenges with determination, friendship and very strong sense of humor!
Directors
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Marwa Zein
Marwa Zein is an International award winning Nubian Film Director, Script Writer and Producer for her acclaimed debut Khartoum Offside and acclaimed short fiction films A game and One week, Two days. Marwa’s films have premiered and screened in Berlinale, Toronto, CPH DOX, Sheffield, Visions du reel, BOZAR, JCC and IDFA amongst others. Since 2021, she is working as a Film Lecturer in Berlin Design and Film Academy SRH Berlin and since 2023 in Catalyst institute for Creative Arts & Technology in Berlin.
Currently developing her feature fiction film Lily’s Mecca, which is awarded for development grants from the prestigious Göteborg Film Festival 2022, Red Sea Film Festival grant 2022 and AFAC Development grant 2024. -
Yasir Faiz
Yasir Faiz is a Sudanese filmmaker, raised in Iraq until the age of 20, then moved to his home country Sudan, where he worked as a journalist for 10 years before making a career shift into filmmaking.
One of his notable achievements includes being the second unit director in the short film The Dog's Shitter, as well as serving as the coscriptwriter in the acclaimed short film Journey To Kenya. These projects earned him local and international awards, such as The Black Elephant Award and the Special Jury Award at the Sudan Independent Film Festival, respectively.
The short film Bougainvillea is Yasir's directorial debut as a director, produced by In Deep Visions productions.
