A SAD AND BEAUTIFUL WORLD

EVENT DETAILS

7pm film, 9pm catered reception by Shawkat's

ABOUT A SAD AND BEAUTIFUL WORLD

Born during a tragic massacre in Beirut, Nino and Yasmina are cosmically bound from childhood. Through shared hardships — Nino’s loss of his parents and Yasmina’s parents’ divorce — they forge an unbreakable bond. Yasmina, dreaming of escape, proposes a magical train ride to a remote island. Nino agrees, but their plan is shattered when she moves away. Fate reunites them twenty-four years later, and despite her cynical view of Beirut and life, Yasmina is captivated by Nino’s optimism. She falls in love, abandoning her emigration plans, and is swept away by their connection. This is a powerful tale of longing, love and destiny, portrayed by performances that remind us of the beauty of life when viewed through love's lens.

Arab Film Fest Tulsa is curated by Mizna, hosted by Circle Cinema, and supported by Tulsa Artist Fellowship.

Arab Film Fest Tulsa returns for a sixth year with acclaimed films and docs from the SWANA (Southwest Asia + North Africa) region, offering encounters with complex, authentic narratives from a spectrum of contemporary Arab world life. This year: an epic magical-realist Lebanese romance; a brilliantly comedic and stylized Egyptian drama on family and politics; a gorgeous coming-of-age story in a changing rural Sudan; an existential encounter with Qaddafi through a rare selection from Libya; a pair of incredible docs investigating American extremism and justice, from a Palestinian murder in California to cross-country cases–featuring Tulsa, OK. Join us for singular films, welcoming community, receptions with food and music, and special talks and guests.