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Silk Screen Festival: Nude
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2018 | India | 110 Minutes | Drama

After her husband abandons her and their 12 year old son for another woman, Yamuna is left with no choice but to move to Mumbai for survival. The job she finds is to be a nude model at an art school. She will do everything to fulfill her dream to help her son lead a successful life in future. But fearing society, she keeps her profession a secret--this award-winning film captures the poignance of being a female and being a parent in a world where neither title earns its bearer respect.

General Admission: $10.00
Silk Screen Festival: Scaffolding
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2017 | Israel and Poland | 99 Minutes | Drama
Silk Screen Festival: Scaffolding
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2017 | Israel and Poland | 99 Minutes | Drama
Silk Screen Festival: Take Off
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2017 | India | 139 Minutes | Thriller/Drama
Silk Screen Festival: Wajib
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2017 | Palestine, France, Germany, Colombia, Norway, Qatar and UAE | 96 Minutes | Drama

Divorced father Abu Shadi has accepted that he will be living alone once his daughter’s upcoming wedding takes place. In the meantime, Shadi, his architect son, arrives from Rome after years abroad to help his father in hand-delivering the wedding invitations to each guest as per local Palestinian custom. In this tense, yet quirky take on the relationship of an estranged father and son, Wajib challenges the fragility and differences in lifestyles between countries and generations.
Silk Screen Festival: Wajib
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2017 | Palestine, France, Germany, Colombia, Norway, Qatar and UAE | 96 Minutes | Drama

Divorced father Abu Shadi has accepted that he will be living alone once his daughter’s upcoming wedding takes place. In the meantime, Shadi, his architect son, arrives from Rome after years abroad to help his father in hand-delivering the wedding invitations to each guest as per local Palestinian custom. In this tense, yet quirky take on the relationship of an estranged father and son, Wajib challenges the fragility and differences in lifestyles between countries and generations.
Silk Screen Festival: Centerpiece:Disappearance
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2017 | Iran and Qatar | 88 Minutes | Drama
Silk Screen Festival: Daha
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2017 | Turkey | 115 Minutes | Drama

In Onur Saylak's debut feature, fourteen-year-old Gaza helps his domineering father smuggle refugees from war-torn countries to Europe, giving them temporary lodgings and scant food until they attempt the crossing. Gaza dreams of escaping this life, but can't help being drawn into a dark world of immorality, exploitation, and human suffering. Gritty and disturbing, Daha asks the question: can you avoid becoming a monster when you've been raised by one?

General Admission: $10.00
Silk Screen Festival: Ava
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2017 | Canada and Iran | 103 Minutes | Drama/Thriller

Sadaf Foroughi's semi-autobiographical film debut focuses on teenager Ava's coming of age in a strict, traditional society and an even more strict, traditional household. After committing an act of rebellion, Ava must navigate her relationship with her parents, peers and teachers as her rage grows against both the people in her life and social restrictions in Iran. Dark and riveting, Ava explores the youths’ need to be heard and understood.

General Admission: $10.00

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Silk Screen Festival: Ava
From Event

2017 | Canada and Iran | 103 Minutes | Drama/Thriller

Sadaf Foroughi's semi-autobiographical film debut focuses on teenager Ava's coming of age in a strict, traditional society and an even more strict, traditional household. After committing an act of rebellion, Ava must navigate her relationship with her parents, peers and teachers as her rage grows against both the people in her life and social restrictions in Iran. Dark and riveting, Ava explores the youths’ need to be heard and understood.

General Admission: $10.00

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