AANM Arab Film Festival

I Can See Queerly Now

Expired August 24, 2022 3:59 AM
Already unlocked? for access
5 films in package
Alia
Ali, a young Moroccan immigrant, is torn between the conservative environment of his family and his passion for the cabaret where he cross-dresses at night to become Alia.
Nidhal
Between reality and animation, the story of Nidhal is told, a young homosexual Tunisian who defended individual freedoms in Tunisia through his work in radio. He found himself under a lot of pressure which forced him to leave the country and seek asylum in the Netherlands.
Closed captions available
Habib & The Thief
Two Arab men are playing a sexy game but get interrupted by one of their biggest fears - a threat from the Arab world.
Dress Up
On the eve of her sister’s wedding, Karina brings her “best friend” home to meet the family. When the groom-to-be joins them, she is reminded of her family’s expectations and her queer anxieties begin to unravel in a film that blurs the line between fiction and reality.
Warsha
A Syrian migrant working as a crane operator in Beirut volunteers to cover a shift on one of the most dangerous cranes, where he is able to find his freedom.
This virtual screening is eligible for audience awards! Unlock it to cast your vote.
Protected ContentThis content can only be viewed in authorized regions: United States of America.

In this block of short films, we see the stories and hear the voices of folks from the LGBTQ+ community and their allies. Each of these films showcase complex characters, deep dreams/goals and powerful stories from our fellow community members. The revelations released in each film of this program allow our characters to progress and see the path ahead of them.


This short block of films is available for streaming to U.S. audiences only, between August 12-21, 2022.

After being brought together by a stolen cape, Habib and his new love interest soon find themselves in a precarious situation, despite their attempts to play it safe. A look at the potential cost of being authentic and finding connection in a sometimes dangerous world.


About the Filmmaker


  • Year
    2021
  • Runtime
    15 minutes
  • Language
    Arabic, English, Swedish
  • Country
    Sweden
  • Rating
    PG-13
  • Note
    Strong Language, Triggering Situations
  • Director
    Naures Sager
  • Cast
    Robert Hannouch, Jonathan Kara
Copy link