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

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

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

Germany

Syria

2022

Drama

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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

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.