How can family memories inform solidarity? How can avant-garde voices engaging the past contribute to activism today? How can private archives queer public histories? How do yesterday’s photographs become tomorrow’s pictures?
DARC is proud to present “Foggy: Palestine Solidarity, Cinema & The Archive” in collaboration with Cinema Politica. “Foggy” is a collection of recent short films that stage hybrid acts of montage, juxtaposition, re-enactment and dialogue, exploring the theme of solidarity. The program will begin with a short introduction by TPFF Film Residency artist in residence and DARC’s Extended Access member Deena Alsaweer.
Don’t miss this FREE screening in the Microcinema on May 16!
Featured Films:
SULTANA’S REIGN by Hadi Moussally, 2023.
Portrait of a proud Palestinian drag queen
HOMECOMING QUEENZ by Elias Wakeem, 2023.
Defiant Palestinian queen confronts border guards at Ben Gurion airport
TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT by Amy Gottlieb, 1987.
Tribute to her radical mother’s activism and solidarity
KHOBS & CHAI by Noor Gatih, 2021.
Stop motion conversation with a beloved grandmother
NAZARETH by Mike Hoolboom, 2023.
A return to the Nakba of 1948, reframed by and reread through a single photograph
MY WHOLE HEART IS WITH YOU by Essa Grayeb, 2022.
A study in what’s not said: all the gaps in Nasser’s 1967 legendary resignation speech.
EVEN A DOG IN BABYLON by Lior Shamriz.
In collaboration with actor Myriam Ali-Ahmad, a radical staging of doubts & debates
THE POEM WE SANG by Annie Sakkab.
Mediating layers of love, loss, forced migration, and finally, catharsis
Accessibility
All doors at DARC have accessibility buttons to press for automatic entry. DARC is located on the main floor (one story above ground) of the Arts Court building. DARC’s main entrance is located at 67 Nicholas Street which is fully wheelchair accessible. Alternate wheelchair-accessible entry is available through 2 Daly Ave at the Arts Court main entrance or the Ottawa Art Gallery. Elevator access is available from 9AM – 11PM. DARC staff are available and happy to assist with all inquiries and requests regarding physical access.
We also welcome inquiry, feedback, and resources regarding accessibility and accessibility improvement by phone (613.238.7648 x. 6) or by email at access@digitalartsresourcecentre.ca.
Visit https://digitalartsresourcecentre.ca/access/ for information on how to get to DARC, language barriers, fragrance policy, and access to programming.
