Arabic Film and Poetry Series

Presented by the ASU Council for Arabic and Islamic Studies. The series is held each semester and offers the larger ASU community the opportunity to explore the Arab and Islamic worlds during an engaging series including art, culture, and faculty-lead scholarly discussions.

Open to ASU students, staff, and faculty.

• Classical Arabic Poetry: 6-8 p.m., Monday, Feb. 15, Literature & Languages Building, Room 104

• Film - Wadjda: 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, March 2, Memorial Union,  Room 236 (Mohave)

• Film - Theeb: 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, March 22, Memorial Union, Room 224 (Gila)

• Contemporary & Modern Arabic Poetry: 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, April 13, Literature & Languages Building, Room 104

About the Films:

"Wadjda"

Wadjda tells the remarkable story of a 10-year-old girl who dreams of owning a bicycle against the wishes of her mother and society in general. In a country where cinemas are banned and no feature film has ever been made, "Wadjda" is the first ever film to be shot entirely in Saudi Arabia and the first feature length film made by a female Saudi director.

"Theeb"

Oscar nominated for best foreign language film, “A young Bedouin boy uses his nascent survival skills to outwit potential enemies in Theeb, a classic adventure film of the best kind, and one thats rarely seen these days.”

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