Each film in this program explores the threads of familial history that have been lost, unspoken or ignored. Some stories reveal reasons for excited examination of ancestry, while others highlight generations of trauma and sadness. All of them serve to deepen, not just each filmmaker's understanding of themselves, but also of our collective history across the SWANA region.

Filmmakers Featured:

-Saif Alsaegh

-Sara Balkis

-Kamal Rahyab

-Layla Tosifi

-Ghia Zaatari

The Q&A session will be moderated by film programmer and curator, Yasmina Tawil.