We’re thrilled to share our full program lineup for the 11th DC Palestinian Film and Arts Festival. The festival will open with the DC Launch of Visualizing Palestine’s book, followed by three days of award-winning films, discussions, and an art workshop.

We can’t wait to bring the community together and honor Palestinian voices and artistry at such a critical time.

Schedule:

12:00 - 2:00 PM

Political Art Making: Palestinian Symbolism & Resistance

Co-facilitated by Palestinian Youth Movement DMV, DC for Palestine, MD2Palestine, and DMV Students for Justice in Palestine.

Join DCPFAF for an interactive arts workshop on Saturday October 26th at 12 pm ET to explore symbolism and political art in Palestine, the Palestinian diaspora, and social justice movements across the globe.

Participants will learn the history of Palestinian political art and symbolism as a means of resistance, and will have a chance to create their own revolutionary designs to take home or wheatpaste around DC.

Supplies are included in the ticket price.

ASL support available. All ages are welcome.

Location:
The Potter's House
1658 Columbia Rd NW,
Washington, DC 20009

7:00 - 9:00 PM

To a Land Unknown (DC Premiere) - Co-presented by AFMI

Chatila and Reda are saving to pay for fake passports to get out of Athens. But when Reda loses their hard-earned cash to his dangerous drug addiction, Chatila hatches an extreme plan, which involves them posing as smugglers and taking hostages in an effort to get him and his best friend out of their hopeless environment before it is too late.

Official Selections and Awards

- 2024 Cannes Film Festival (Directors' Fortnight)

- 2024 Toronto International Film Festival

- 2024 San Sebastián International Film Festival

- 2024 BFI London Film Festival

- 2024 Melbourne International Film Festival

- 2024 Munich Film Festival (WINNER: CinePro Award)

- 2024 Helsinki International Film Festival - Love & Anarchy

- 2024 Sarajevo Film Festival

- 2024 Shanghai International Film Festival

- 2024 New Horizons International Film Festival

- 2024 Galway Film Fleadh

- 2024 New Zealand International Film Festival

- 2024 Cinefest Sudbury International Film Festival

- 2024 Hamptons International Film Festival

- 2024 Arab Film Festival

- 2024 Boston Palestine Film Festival

Location:
Regal Gallery Place
701 7th St NW,
Washington, DC 20001

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