The Royal Film Commission – Jordan in cooperation with
\nthe Ismailia International Film Festival for Documentaries & Shorts
\ninvites you to attend the 6th edition of
\n\u201cIsmailia Film Days in Amman\u201d
\nScreenings are followed by a discussion with Film critic
\nRami Metwaly
\nfrom Monday 10th until Wednesday 12th of February 2020
\nat 7:00 PM
\nRainbow Theater- Jabal Amman
\nPublic invitation. Free entry
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Monday 10 February
\n7:00 PM
\n100 Years Running
\nDomenico G.S. Parrino, 17 min, Short Documentary, in Italian with English subtitles, Italy, 2017
\nThis is the story of Giuseppe Ottaviani; a 100-year-old-athlete. Step by step, when he was 70 he discovered that he could show his philosophy through athletics as his personal answer about the meaning of life, which finds confirmation in the eternal cyclical nature.
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Where Did Ramses Go?
\nAmr Bayoumi, 62 min, Feature Documentary, in Arabic with English subtitles, Egypt, 2019
\nIt is not a question about the destiny of a statue as much as it is a display of the Egyptian socio-political situation in the second half of the 20th century, in which the fate of a granite statue crosses with the lives and destinies of people.
\nThe movie was awarded Best Film at the Feature Documentary Competition at Ismailia International Film Festival.
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Tuesday 11 February
\n7:00 PM
\nA Collection of Short Films<\/p>\n
Faraway<\/p>\n
Begim Zholdubai, 20 min, Short Documentary, in Kyrgyz with English subtitles, Kyrgyzstan, 2018
\nThis documentary depicts a life full of difficulties between the mountains of Ydyrys Osmonov.
\nYdyrys lives with his wife in these mountains, where we see their struggles with the extremely cold weather and the obstacles that have become a part of their lives.
\nThe film has won Best Film at the Short Documentary Competition at Ismailia Film Festival.
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\nThe White Hell<\/p>\n
Directed by Ahmed Assem, Mahmoud Khaled & Omar Shash, 14 min, Short Documentary, in Arabic with English subtitles, Egypt, 2018
\nThis could be one of the most dangerous and deadly workplaces in Egypt. Hazards include the stone-cutters and drivers speeding through clouds of white dust which infiltrates the lungs, turning normal tissue into fibrosis, thereby reducing the workers breathing capacity. There are about 35,000 workers suffering from severe working conditions, all for a very small amount not exceeding 50 Pounds per day, which equals almost 4 Dollars.
\nThe film has received the Jury Prize at the Short Documentary Competition at Ismailia Film Festival.
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\nMountain<\/p>\n
Gr\u00e9goire Verbeke, 14 min, Short Documentary, in Albanian with English subtitles, Belgium, 2018
\nSpringtime in northern Albania sparks the herding of goats from the lowlands up to the towering mountainsides. Prek Gjoni is moving his livestock with the help of Jovalin. Will worn out shoes and an umbrella suffice for the four-day walk?
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\nThe Castle<\/p>\n
Tadeusz Kabicz, 22 min, Short Documentary, In Polish with English subtitles, Poland, 2018
\nSix personalities, six professions and six amazing passions. They all meet together in the magical Royal Castle, where the main characters work. The film observes as they carry out their duties, and follows their fascinating hobbies with a great dose of humor, empathy and absurdity.
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\nKids<\/p>\n
Michael Frei, 9 min, Short Animation, in English, Switzerland, 2019
\nThe film explores group dynamics posing the question: How do we define ourselves when we are all equal?
\n\u201cKids\u201d has received Best Film Award at the Narrative and Animation Film Competition at Ismailia Film Festival.
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\nGina<\/p>\n
Diomedes Heras, 9 min, Short Animation, In Spanish with English subtitles, Mexico, 2017
\nGina is a little girl who was born with a chicken\u2019s suit. She dreams of dancing the \u201cson jarocho\u201d dance, but her suit is an obstacle. With her mom\u2019s, the two will do their best to make the dream come true.
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Wednesday 12 February
\n7:00 PM
\nA Collection of Short Films<\/p>\n
The Boy Who Wanted to Fly
\nJorge Muriel, 20 min, Short Fiction, In Spanish with English subtitles, Spain, 2018
\nIn Madrid in the 80\u2019s: Ivan, a five-year-old boy, is confronted with the birth of a new brother. His sister is dad\u00b4s favorite, the newborn is mom\u2019s favorite. Which place does he take in this new situation? What if he could fly and escape?
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\nArcangel<\/p>\n
\u00c1ngeles Cruz, 19 min, Short Narrative, In Spanish with English subtitles, Mexico, 2018
\nArc\u00e1ngel is a fifty-year-old peasant facing accelerating vision loss. Before total darkness overtakes him, he needs to find a nursing home for Patrocinia, an elderly woman from his community that is totally dependent on him.
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\nIn Dance. Italy: Renaissance<\/p>\n
Anji Taratuta, 28 min, Short Narrative, In Russian and Italian with English subtitles, Russia, 2018
\nThis film\u2019s protagonist is lost and largely disappointed. He finds himself in Italy, where dance is a strong self-sufficient form of art. Step by step, it brings him back to life.
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\nFish Monologue<\/p>\n
Suborna Senjutee Tushee, 28 min, Short Narrative, in Hindi\/Bengali & Marathi with English subtitles, India, 2018
\nA Bengali couple migrates from a remote village of West Bengal to Pune city, to work at a garments factory and struggle to meet the ends while expecting a child.
\nThe film delves in to the psychological changes of them in the realm of urban alienation in absence of their own family and culture, while becoming a mother and father for the first time.
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\nPick Me Up<\/p>\n
Layal Akiki, 15 min, Short Narrative, in Arabic, Lebanon, 2018
\nSally, in her early twenties and part of the production team in a shoot, has to take on her friend’s tasks, with an important competition and a deadline looming over her head. The only one helping her is Ghazi, the pick-up truck driver.
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\nThe Final Show<\/p>\n
Mohamed Salehi, 5 min, Short Animation, No Dialogue, Egypt, 2018
\nA Conflict between the past and the present, facing the difficulties of life and its calamities, and overcoming them despite their strength.
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\nThe Incomplete<\/p>\n
Erfan Parsapour, 7 min, Short Animation, No Dialogue, Iran, 2018
\nThe film tells the story of a hungry Otter, but a perfectionist and obsessive one, who wants everything complete in a perfect world. A world that has countless favorable chances to take.
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\nTango of Longing<\/p>\n
Marta Szyma\u0144ska, 5 min, Short Animation, In Polish with English subtitles, Poland, 2018
\nTango is so much more than just desire -it can reveal our most intimate stories, innermost longings and needs, our secrets. Is it possible to find satisfaction and relief in this dance of constant longing?
\nThe film has won the Jury Prize at the Fiction and Animation Competition at Ismailia Film Festival.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Royal Film Commission – Jordan in cooperation with the Ismailia International Film Festival for Documentaries & Shorts invites you to attend the 6th edition of \u201cIsmailia Film Days in Amman\u201d Screenings are followed by a discussion with Film critic …<\/p>\n