As the Poet Said
Friday MAY 21
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
7:00 PM
An evocative and lyrical paean to the life and times of late Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish, this thoughtful film sees director Nasri …
Come help HPFF kick off the 2010 Season with a rooftop party at Khon’s in Midtown. Enjoy live Dabka dancing, food, and music.
May 13th | Thursday | 7 PM
$5 Entry
Gaza Winter
Friday May 14th
7:00 PM
Rice Media Center
During the Winter of 2008-9, as Israel smashed into Gaza leaving over 1417 Palestinians dead and 10,000 homes destroyed, a few filmmakers living in Ramallah met in …
Saturday May 15th at Rice Media Center
7:00 PM
Followed by reception and live musical performance by Sabreena da Witch
Focus on Women:
Fatenah, director: Ahmad Habash
30 min, 2009, Palestine
“Fatenah” is first Palestinian Animated 3D short film. Inspired from a true story. “Fatenah”, a Palestinian woman who lives in Gaza Strip. Her simple wishes were …
As the Poet Said
Friday MAY 21
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
7:00 PM
An evocative and lyrical paean to the life and times of late Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish, this thoughtful film sees director Nasri …
The Time that Remains
Saturday May 22nd
Museum of Fine Arts
7:00 PM
Celebrated Palestinian director Elia Suleiman’s long-awaited semi-autobiographical film, “The Time That Remains”, both pays homage to his parents and homeland, and laments the societal …
Thanks to all of those who attended the 1st Annual Arabesque Fest on April 3rd. The music and performances were excellent, kids had a blast riding the camel and playing on the moonwalk, and the …
WHAT: 4th Annual Houston Palestine Film Festival
WHEN: May 14-16 & May 21-23 with a Rooftop Kick-off Party on May 13
WHERE: Rice Media Center (May 14-16) & Museum of Fine Arts Houston (May …