Global Studies Center

Synonyms: 
GSC
Global Studies

Reel Voices From the Middle East: The Extras

Subtitle: 
Film Screening: The Extras
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Thu, 11/15/2012 - 19:00 to 21:30

The Extras is the fourth and finest feature from the inaugurator of Syrian auteur cinema, Nabil Maleh. A multiple festival award winner, The Extras is the engaging story of a poor young couple's courtship. For eight months, Salem, an aspiring actor/gas station attendant has been courting Nada, a young widow - yet they can only see each other in public under the watchful eyes of her overly protective brothers. (Nabil al- Maleh, 1993)

Location: 
Cathedral of Learning, Room G24
Cost: 
Free
Contact Person: 
Elaine Linn
Contact Phone: 
412 648-2113
Contact Email: 
eel58@pitt.edu

Reel Voices From the Middle East: Destiny

Subtitle: 
Film Screening: Destiny
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Thu, 11/01/2012 - 19:00 to 21:30

Set in 12th century Arab-ruled Spanish province Andalusia, famed philosopher Averroes is appointed grand judge by the caliph. The caliph’s political rivals, centered around the leader of a fanatical Islamic sect, force the caliph to send Averroes into exile, but his ideas keep on living thanks to his students. (Youssef Chahine, 1997)

Location: 
Cathedral of Learning, Room G24
Cost: 
Free
Contact Person: 
Elaine Linn
Contact Phone: 
412 648-2113
Contact Email: 
eel58@pitt.edu

Reel Voices From the Middle East: Caramel

Subtitle: 
Film Screening: Caramel
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Thu, 10/18/2012 - 19:00 to 21:30

Six Lebanese woman, of different religions and ages, all seek love, duty, friendship and possibility. Some work together in a beauty salon in Beirut but each one of their lives intersects. A comedy about everyday women facing everyday problems. (Nadine Labaki, 2007)

Location: 
Frick Fine Arts Auditorium
Cost: 
Free
Contact Person: 
Elaine Linn
Contact Phone: 
412 648-2113
Contact Email: 
eel58@pitt.edu

Reel Voices From the Midde East: Caramel

Subtitle: 
Film Screening: Caramel
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Thu, 10/18/2012 - 19:00 to 21:00

Six Lebanese women, of different religions and ages, all seek love, duty, friendship and possibility. Some work together in a beauty salon in Beirut but each one of their lives intersects. A comedy about everyday women facing everyday problems. (Nadine Labaki, 2007)

Location: 
Frick Fine Arts Auditorium
Cost: 
Free
Contact Person: 
Veronica Dristas
Contact Email: 
dristas@pitt.edu

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