Images of Africa: Dhalinyaro + Laan
Schedule
Sat Nov 23 2024 at 04:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
The Main Cinema | Minneapolis, MN
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4:00PM - Film at The Main Cinema6:00PM - Post-screening reception with Harwanaag catering at Pracna
Presenting two films by Djibouti-Canadian filmmaker Lula Ali Ismaïl: Dhalinyaro (Youth) preceded by her short film Laan (Friends)
DHALINYARO (YOUTH)
Asma, Deka and Hibo could not be more different from each other: they come from different neighborhoods and would never have met without the High School. This year of the Baccalaureat is not easy, their future depends on it. Asma, the eldest of four sisters, must set an example. She has no choice but to obtain a mention to obtain a scholarship and enter a medical school. She is annoyed by Deka’s indecision and the arrogance of Hibo who will never have to worry about earning a living. Deka is from the middle class. Her mother is a single parent with four children and hopes her daughter will continue her education abroad. Deka loves her daily life, her neighbourhood, her discussions with their neighbour, a veteran of the French army. She doesn’t know if she wants to leave or stay in Djibouti.
LAAN (FRIENDS)
Souad, Oubah and Ayane met at a tender age. Khat is a very sought after leaf, commonly used by Djiboutians, which, when chewed for long periods of time, delivers a sense of euphoria and numbness This omnipresent element is the backdrop which shapes the lives of this group of friends.
IMAGES OF AFRICA
A screening series celebrating Minnesota's African Diaspora community through the lens of international cinema. Images of Africa is presented by MSP Film and is funded in part by MN Humanities Center with with money from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.
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Where is it happening?
The Main Cinema, 119 Main St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414, United States,Minneapolis, MinnesotaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
