Children's Film Festival Seattle 2024

Family Hug (Ages 13+)

Expired February 11, 2024 7:59 AM
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6 films in package
For Roy
Inspired by true events, an imaginative Asian-Canadian girl attempts to fold a thousand cranes as she learns to lose her father during his final days in hospice.
Closed captions available
Magma
The world of the introverted but fiery Esra has been turned upside down by her father's new disability and a big move. At her new school, she tells a lie that results in a lot of positive attention, but has unforeseen consequences.
Dreamer's Playground
An immigrant father and his mixed-race daughter venture to a local playground to have fun, but an unexpected incident creates a misunderstanding which overturns their lives.
Closed captions available
Fraiha
Six-year-old Amal attempts to overcome her classroom literacy struggles with the help of her loving mother, Fraiha.
Closed captions available
Fur
A girl longs to connect with her sister, who is covered by a strange grey fur that grows between them, and they drift further apart from each other.
To Be Sisters (Entre deux soeurs)
A celebration of the relationship between two sisters and the love they share as they laugh, play, and grow together.

Grab your loved ones and some tissues: these short films are full of heartache and heartfelt stories about family.


This program will also screen in person at NWFF on Sunday, Feb. 4 at 5:30pm! VIRTUAL, IN-PERSON, and HYBRID (virtual AND in-person) Festival Passes are available.

Six-year-old Amal attempts to overcome her classroom literacy struggles with the help of her loving mother, Fraiha.

  • Year
    2022
  • Runtime
    6 minutes
  • Language
    nonverbal
  • Country
    Qatar
  • Premiere
    Seattle
  • Director
    Amal Al-Shammari, Hossein Heydar
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