Watch "Solitaire" (Aka "Mahbas" Film - Arab Film Festival's Opening night film

• What we'll do
Please join us along with ARAB FILM AND MEDIA INSTITUTE (AFMI) and BERKELEY CITY COLLEGE (BCC) #Arabic language students as we present the ARAB FILM SERIES. Catch some of the hottest films that have screened at the ARAB FILM FESTIVAL.

Screenings are free and open to the public but MUST register on Eventbrite to guarantee your seat(s):
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arab-film-series-solitaire-mahbas-tickets-42778643073?aff=efbeventtix

On February 8th watch the film that opened AFF2017: Solitaire (Mahbas) by Sophie Boutros. Personal prejudices from the Middle East’s political turmoils form the backdrop of SOLITAIRE, a tragicomic tale of the engagement-gone-wrong between a young Lebanese woman and her Syrian suitor. This is an audience favorite, and played all over the world, don't miss it!

TRAILER: http://fest.arabfilmfestival.org/2017/films/solitaire/

DOORS OPEN AT 6pm, FILM STARTS FAIRLY PROMPTLY AT 6:30pm

• What to bring
Be ready for a post-film Q & A

• Important to know
Please make sure you have your FREE seat(s) in the BCC basement level auditorium by reserving here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arab-film-series-solitaire-mahbas-tickets-42778643073?aff=efbeventtix