Simmer

As the flames come forth, the atmosphere changes. All are alert for the first blade of fire that brings about an irresistible change.

The characters in these shorts are strong and despite having to push back against social forces which command hiding and secrecy, they prevail and accept who they are, like a simmering conviction. Old rules might have to be broken.

This series of shorts deals with representations of mental health in the MENA/SWANA region and its diaspora.

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Runtime: 
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Tie Your Camel and Trust in God
Niya Ahmed Abdullahi
Canada
2021
Documentary
12
mins
Language: 
Arabic, English
Tallahassee
​​Darine Hotait
United States
2021
Drama
22
mins
Language: 
English, Arabic
Persian Blue
Sam Mohseni
Canada
Iran
2021
Documentary
12
mins
Language: 
Farsi
Weaving memories of the past through the ancient craft of Persian textiles.
Revolutionary Baby
Sheherezade Amy El Moumni Berdai
United Kingdom
Morocco
2020
Drama
11
mins
Language: 
Arabic, French
Due to
Sina Moazzenizadeh
Canada
2020
Experimental
3
mins
Language: 
English
Thursday, November 25, 2021
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6:30 pm
Early Bird $15 | Regular $20
VIFF Centre - Studio Theatre
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Nov 21
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Nov 27, 2021
Streaming Online
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