Film Screening 13

Aseer Memory:
This short documentary narrates the story of a man whose passion for knowledge drives him to collect antiques and document landmarks. He builds up a rich library of rare manuscripts, which, through both word and image, document the history of the Aseer region.

A Beautiful Excuse For A Deadly Sin:
A man attempts to accommodate his horse by using a narrow staircase of the building to live with him in his apartment and encounters objections from the building's other residents.

The Dark Delight:
In the city of Riyadh, seven-year-old Salem indulges in violent electronic games, without any supervision by his parents. Salem's behavior is affected by them. Will this lead him down a dark path?

Qaddaha:
This documentary film tells the story of two Saudi females heroes who won gold medals in the second edition of the Saudi Games.

Ihala:
This film looks into the loss of traditions of which we were only left with glimpses, often just enough to grasp their weight. Tying together memories and spiritual stories of the past, the installation shows al Ihala as a mystical, spirit-possessed object floating within what was once its production place.

Kinship:
Khalid and Noura are in the delivery room expecting their first newborn. Instead of being overcome with joy, Khalid finds himself awash with unsettling fear and uncertainty. When Khalid tries to get closer to his newborn, he is revisited by those same nightmares within himself. One day, Noura leaves Khalid alone with the baby and what he hopes is an opportunity to feel connected with his son turns into a struggle for clarity. Can Khalid face his inner demons and reconcile with these apparitions in his head?