NAWI

Name: NAWI
Start: 2025-10-05T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2025-10-05T12:00:00+01:00
Location: Queen's Film Theatre, Belfast

Schedule

Sun Oct 05 2025 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Queen's Film Theatre, Belfast | Belfast, NI

NAWI - 13-year-old Nawi is sold into marriage for livestock by her father. Desperate to escape her fate, she flees on her wedding night to pursue her dream of attending high school.
Along her journey, she faces challenges from her family and a community bound by traditional customs. Nawi takes a bold stand for her own life and those of other young girls at risk, embodying themes of resistance, hope, and transformation.
Preceded By Short Film KUI - A 12-year-old girl rises above her age, caring for her brothers and confronting life’s harsh realities.
Age Recommendation: 15+
10.00am (Exit: 12.00pm)
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Content warning: This film presentation contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.
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The 36th Cinemagic Film Festival runs throughout October in venues across Belfast, packed with new international films, workshops, education programmes, special events and Q&As to inspire young audiences. Visit cinemagic.org.uk for more details.