“No Strangers” celebrates the wonder of world culture and reveals the plight of indigenous people through the images and commentary of acclaimed photographers, anthropologists and ethnographers. The film examines antiquated notions of the so-called “other,” encouraging viewers to consider all traditions, languages and people in a new, enlightened context. The role of photography is highlighted as a valuable tool in bringing attention to cultures in remote, and often forgotten, areas of our planet. Director: Steven Kochones Cast: Wade Davis Carol Beckwith Angela Fisher Chris Johns Lynn Johnson Steve McCurry Randy Olsen Chris Rainier Hamid Sardar-Afkhani
NOT ANYMORE- A STORY OF REVOLUTION 15 minutes USA
Synopsis: Not Anymore: A Story of Revolution is a documentary film that tells the story of the Syrian struggle for freedom as experienced by a 32 year old rebel commander, Mowya, and a 24 year old female journalist, Nour, in Aleppo, Syria. The film clearly and concisely shows why the Syrian people are fighting for their freedom, told through the emotional words of two powerful characters whose lives have been turned upside down and torn apart by war. Director: Matthew VanDyke Cast: Nour Kelze Omar Hattab aka Mowya
SHE COMES IN SPRING 16 minutes USA and Kosovo
Synopsis: A mysterious young woman visits a middle-aged father in a Serbian village, compelling him to uncover a dark secret buried in his wartime past. Director: Antoneta Kastrati Cast: Zoran Radanovich Rebecca Rivera Maria Bobeva Heidi Myrick Hannah Stock Zoran Danilovich
KOLONA 22 minutes Kosovo
Synopsis: War.Kosovo 1999. Adem finds himself in situation that he has to choose: to save his son or his brother's son. Director: Ujkan Hysaj Cast: Sunaj Raça Vlado Jovanovski Arbnesha Grabovci-Nixha Irena Cahani
Saturday October 5, 2013 3:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Reading Theater 701 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
