Program 1: Lives in Transition
Theme: Displacement, resilience, and the fight for dignity in the face of political and personal upheaval.
Life is Beautiful: A Letter to Gaza
Dir. Mohamed Jabaly | 1h 36m
A poetic and defiant film exploring exile, creativity, and connection, set between Gaza and the Arctic Circle.
The Scent of Geranium
Dir. Naghmeh Farzaneh | 5 mins A moving animated reflection on immigration, isolation, and the longing for home.
Journey Mercies
Dir. Tomisin Adepeju | 15 mins A tender portrait of the unfulfilled dream of return in a Nigerian immigrant household.
Los Comandos
Dirs. Juliana Schatz Preston & Joshua Bennett | 30 mins
A raw look at youth, courage, and migration amidst gang violence in El Salvador. (CW: violence, death)
Theme: Finding humor, identity, and care in the quiet moments of immigrant life.
