Systems of Power

Systems of Power investigates the local consequences of global power structures within the MENA/SWANA region. Through experimental and narrative form, these films reflect on the impacts of imperialism, colonialism, capitalism and patriarchy in everyday life.

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Runtime:

111

mins

Three Songs Without Z

Karthik Pandian

Andros Zins-Browne

United States

2022

Documentary

mins

Language:

English

A suite of songs about a Syrian sculptor who carves stone, takes up arms, dances in the ruins of Homs, confesses on camera, and seeks official status.

Terra dei padri

Francesco Di Gioia

Italy

Libya

2021

Documentary

mins

Language:

Arabic

This Libyan poet Fadil Hasin Ash-Shalmani, deported to Favignana Island between 1913 and 1920, gave us a rare testimony of an often forgotten historical fact described by his verses.

Return

Ghiath Al Mhitawi

Germany

Syria

2022

Drama

mins

Language:

Arabic

Husam is on a 24 hour leave from the front to visit his family. A lump sits in his throat, while he is having breakfast with his mother: He wants to tell her how he really feels, that he is afraid of death.

Road to EI Kef

Ihsen Kammoun

Tunisia

2021

Drama

mins

Language:

Arabic, English

With his mother and brother gone, a vulnerable teenager living in northern Tunisia charts a path that threatens to tear apart what remains of his family.