5 Films for $5!
DOC NYC is only 2 DAYS AWAY, so we’re holding a FLASH SALE on five hidden gems from this year’s slate, all featuring in-person Q&As with filmmakers and special guests. From now through noon ET on Wednesday, November 8th, get tickets to any of these 5 films for just $5!
48 HOUR FLASH SALE
Get tickets to any of these 5 films for just $5
That’s up to 75% off the regular ticket price!
AL DJANAT: THE ORIGINAL PARADISE
Dir: Chloé Aïcha Boro
A family’s dispute over which laws to follow in a conflict over their patriarch’s estate reveals the tensions between tradition and law in the post-colonial African nation of Burkina Faso. U.S. PREMIERE! The screening will be followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Chloé Aïcha Boro. Saturday, November 11 at 3:00 PM at Village East.
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FANNY: THE OTHER MENDELSSOHN
Dir: Sheila Hayman
Born in 1800’s Berlin, composer Fanny Mendelssohn’s remarkable talents were eclipsed by her brother Felix. Unearthed by feminist scholars, her inspiring musical legacy gives overdue credit to the brilliant musician. NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE! The screening will be followed by a Q&A with writer/director Sheila Hayman and contributors Larry Todd, Angela Mace and Sarah Rothenberg. Sunday, November 12 at 5:30 PM at IFC Center.
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WE ARE FIRE! (DRAW FOR CHANGE)
Dir: Karen Vázquez Guadarrama
Mar’s feminist illustrations support her community in dealing with the emotional trauma left behind by the staggering number of femicides in Mexico. INTERNATIONAL PREMIERE! The screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Karen Vázquez Guadarrama. Monday, November 13 at 5:30 PM at Village East.
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RIDERS ON THE STORM
Dir: Jason Motlagh, Mark Oltmanns
During a pivotal moment in Afghan history, a champion buzkashi rider must make the most important decision of his life. NEW YORK PREMIERE! The screening will be followed by a Q&A with co-directors Jason Motlagh and Mark Oltmanns and associate producer Abdul Hameed Rasekh. Monday, November 13 at 6:00 PM at Village East.
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ANGEL APPLICANT
Dir: Ken August Meyer
An art director afflicted with a rare life-threatening disease turns to the life and work of a famed artist who lived nearly 100 years ago, to find solace, hope and meaning. Winner, SXSW Grand Jury Prize, Documentary Feature Competition. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with director/producer Ken August Meyer and producer/director of photography Jason Roark. Monday, November 13 at 8:00 PM at Village East.
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