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Join us on April 06
Join us for Queer Arabic Shorts Night – Part 02, a continuation of our journey into the vibrant world of queer Arab storytelling, following our first screening back in January. This special evening will feature a curated selection of short films that explore identity, love, and resilience within Arabic-speaking LGBTQ+ communities. To enhance the experience, we’ll serve cocktails inspired by the movies, bringing their themes and emotions to life in every sip.
At Cheers Cinema, we bring the magic of movies and mixology together. Each event is a fully immersive experience where thoughtfully curated films are paired with custom-crafted cocktails inspired by the stories on screen. It’s not just a screening—it’s a journey through art, culture, and flavor ( Check out our Instagram page @cinemixologist for more details ).
Don’t miss this unforgettable night of film, flavor, and connection.
Grab your tickets now and be part of this one-of-a-kind event! 🎥🌈🍸
Reception starts at 5:00 pm, and screening starts at 5:45 pm.
Our lineup for the night :
ALIA -2022
Ali, a young Moroccan immigrant, is torn between the conservative environment of his family and his passion for the cabaret where he cross-dresses at night to become Alia.
Country: Morocco – France
Language: Arabic – French
Running Time: 24 minutes
Director: Zahra Berrada
Cast: Farès Landoulsi – Ash Goldeh – Hocine Choutri – Hind Taoufiq
ONE LIKE HIM -2022
A Jordanian man must find a way to tell his childhood friend and first love the truth about what happened twenty years ago when a single moment changed both their lives. When he can’t find the words, the conversation repeats, becoming increasingly surreal until he loses control.
Country: Jordan – UK
Language: Arabic
Running Time: 16 minutes
Director: Caitlin McLeod
Cast: Hamzeh Shaker Mahadin – Kais Nashif – Mohammad Nizar
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCsDyzjCv9w
I SAY DUST -2015
Two Arab-American women in New York City fall in love, argue about home and identity, engage in a chess battle, and express themselves through the power of the spoken word. ‘I Say Dust’ explores poetry in cinema.
Country: United States
Language: English
Running Time: 15 minutes
Director: Darine Hotait
Cast: Mounia Akl – Hala Alyan
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdBWMEQgosE
SULTANA’S REGION -2023
Sultana of New York is a Palestinian drag queen, performer, and artist. “Sultana’s Reign” opens with a conversation with Sultana, as she is being painted by Jordanian artist, RIDIKKULUZ. Reflecting on her journey from Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon, to then New York, Sultana tells of the challenges of performing drag in conservative societies, her nostalgia for the glory days and the glamour of Egyptian cinema icons, and her struggle to prove her existence and her self-expression as a performer and artist. She also shares her love of celebration and her everlasting commitment to be true to herself.
Country: France
Language: English
Running Time: 10 minutes
Director: Hadi Moussally
Cast: Sultana – Ridikkuluz
Trailer: https://hadimoussally.com/Sultanas_Reign.html
NEO NAHDA -2023
Mona, a young woman in London, finds archived photographs of Arab women cross-dressing in the 1920s. Somewhere between her fantasies and reality, she starts a feverish journey of uncovering lost histories and her own identity.
Country: France
Language: English
Running Time: 12 minutes
Director: May Ziadé
Cast: Eman Alali – Nadia Nadif
IN OVERTIME -2014
When 40-year-old Amir visits his ailing father in hospital intending to reveal a long-held secret, the nature of their dysfunctional relationship gets in the way. As the two men battle out their differences, the tension mounts on Amir who finally withdraws and leaves. Blinded by rage and his galloping emotions, Amir finds himself stuck between guilt and a desperate need to race back to his father before it’s too late.
Country: Jordan
Language: Arabic
Running Time: 13 minutes
Director: Rami Yasin
Cast: Rami Yasin – Makram Khoury – Annemarie Jacir – Zain Duraie
Trailer: https://hadimoussally.com/Sultanas_Reign.html
