Arab Film Festival and Other Events
Look for Arab cinema and lots of docs at festivals this week. The Arab Film Festival, presented by the San Francisco-based Arab Film and Media Institute, launches its 29th edition Thursday.
More than three dozen films featuring genuine Arab culture and stories screen over 10 days at various locations in San Francisco and Oakland, including the AMC Kabuki 8, Roxie Theater, and New Parkway Theater.
The festival opens with "Palestine 36", an ambitious historical drama set in 1936, directed by Annemarie Jacir. Another highlight is "Calle Malaga", directed by Maryam Touzani.
"Palestine 36" opens the festival at the Kabuki.
Author's summary: Arab Film Festival starts Thursday.
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