MENA UNCSA Film Screening
MENA (Middle East and North Africa) UNCSA will host a screening of "The Reports on
Sarah and Saleem." There will be a Q&A to follow, facilitated by faculty members Shahin Nemat-Gorgani and Bethany Kibler.
Event Details
- Friday, Feb. 16
- 7 p.m.
- Babcock Theater, within ACE Theater
Film Description
A simple affair between an Israeli woman and a Palestinian man, springing from a need
to escape the pressure of their lives, becomes twisted by security services. An issue,
which is usually personal and private, becomes a political espionage between the two
nations in Muayad Alayan’s engrossing sophomore feature “The Reports on Sarah and
Saleem.” This psychosocial drama with political thriller elements deftly conveys the
tensions, both physical and mental, between West and East Jerusalem, showing how societal
forces prevent any form of normalized relations between Israelis and Palestinians.
Trigger Warnings: Sexual content, nudity, violence, gender violence, short lasting disturbing scenes.
About the Organization
MENA, standing for Middle East and North Africa, is for students with heritage, connections,
nationalities, etc., within the region. We wish to bring people with ties to the Middle
East and North Africa together for celebratory events on campus to build a community
at UNCSA. MENA UNCSA also welcomes students who might be interested in learning more
about the region!