MESALC MOVIES 2008-09

presents

PARZANIA
(Heaven and Hell on Earth)

In English

Introductory Remarks by Professor Geeta Patel

For more information: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0433425/

Parzania is an award-winning Indian film drama. The film is inspired by the true story of 10-year old Parsi boy, Azhar Mody, known as Parzaan in the film, who disappeared during the communal riots in Gujarat, on 28th February, 2002. It is based on and inspired by the true incidents that took place in Ahmedabad during the riots.

Date:                 Thursday, October 30
Time:                 4:15 -6:30 pm
Location:           Wilson 402
Length:             125 minutes
Language:         Hindi with English subtitles

For more information contact: Omima el-Araby

MESALC MOVIES 2008-09

presents

Zir-e Noor-e Maah
(Under the Moonlight)

In Persian, with subtitles in English

For more information: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0278159/

Seyyed Hassan, a young seminary student, is preparing to don the clerical attire.  Hassan's supplies are stolen by a small boy. To identify the culprit, Seyyed Hassan sets out for the suburban area where he meets people who have never met a cleric and know nothing about the clerical profession. Under such unfamiliar circumstances, Seyyed Hassan acquires a new understanding of society and human beings.

Date:                 Thursday, November 6
Time:                 4:30 -7:00 pm
Location:           Wilson 402
Length:             96 minutes
Language:         Persian with English subtitles

Introductory remarks and follow-up discussion provided by Professor Alireza Korangy.

For more information contact: Omima el-Araby

MESALC MOVIES 2008-09

presents

Ushpizin
(The Guests)

In Hebrew, with subtitles in English

For more information:http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0426155/

A heartwarming and light hearted look at the daily lives of ultra-Orthodox Jews learning, living and loving in modern-day Israel. The story of a family facing hardships and must rely on their faith for miracles to happen during the holiday season.

Date:                 Thursday, November 13
Time:                 4:30 -7:00 pm
Location:           Wilson 402
Length:             92 minutes
Language:         Hebrew with English subtitles

Introductory remarks and follow-up discussion provided by Professor Daniel Lefkowitz.

For more information contact: Omima el-Araby

MESALC MOVIES 2008-09

presents

Al-Massir
(Destiny)

In Arabic, with subtitles in English

For more information: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119629/

In twelfth-century Cordoba, the Caliph orders all books written by the eminent philosopher Averroe's to be burnt, to mollify the fundamentalists. Averroe's family and followers decide to make copies of his books and smuggle them across the border. Despite the pressure from fundamentalists, human knowledge prevails and the influence of Averroe's teaching extended through the Enlightenment to the present day.

Date:                 Thursday, November 20
Time:                 4:30 -7:00 pm
Location:           Wilson 402
Length:             130 minutes
Language:         Arabic with English subtitles

For more information contact: Omima el-Araby