Join Al-Bustan for our first event of 2021: an at-home film screening of director Oualid Mouaness’ acclaimed debut feature film, 1982, followed by a discussion between the director and Egyptian film critic Joseph Fahim.
Film Screening Dates: Friday, January 29 at 4:00 PM to Sunday, January 31 at 4:00 PM
(streaming will be available for 48 hours)
Discussion with Director: Sunday, January 31 at 4:00 PM
FREE | Suggested donation of $5-10
Watch the trailer here:
Awards 2019:
Toronto Film Festival – NETPAC Award
Ajyal Youth Film Festival – Best Feature Film
Asian World Film Festival – Best Film (Audience Award)
El Gouna Film Festival – FITPRESCI International Critics Prize
Hainan International Film Festival – Best Children’s Picture
Montpellier Médittereanean Film Festival – Best Film (Youth Audience)
Awards 2020:
War on Screen International Film Festival – Best Film (Student Jury Prize)
Washington, DC Film Festival – Signis Award
Nominations 2019:
Asian World Film Festival – Best Film (Festival Award)
El Gouna Film Festival – Feature Narrative Competition
Hainan International Film Festival – Best Feature Film
Montpellier Médittereanean Film Festival – Best Film (Antigone d’Or)
Rome Film Festival – Best Film (BNL People’s Choice)