10 Days of Palestinian Narratives
Closing Celebration Spotlights Palestinian Embroidery
The full schedule for #BPFF2017 is now online!
Opening Film: Ghost Hunting
Friday, October 20, 2017 ~ 7 pm
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston – Remis Auditorium
Director Raed Andoni assembles ex-inmates of Israel’s infamous “Russian Compound” (al-Moskobiya) to construct a replica of the interrogation center where he himself was jailed at age 18.
Director Andoni in conversation following film
Tickets: $20 Non-MFA member, $16 MFA member – On Sale 9/21
Opening Night After Party
Friday, October 20, 2017 ~ 9:15 pm
Cafe Taste Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Photo from tareqrantisi.com
Featuring live music by Palestinian musicians Tareq Rantisi (percussion),
Naseem Alatrash (cello), and Tony Barhoum (qanun)
Admission included in film ticket
Closing Celebration:
Seamingly a PastTime: How Embroidery Preserves Narrative
and Culture Through Time
Saturday, October 28, 2017 ~ 6 pm
Center for Arts at the Armory, Somerville MA
Ticketed event includes Mezze Buffet + Exhibit + Panel (tickets on sale soon)
Cash Bar
Embroidery has been a central part of Palestinian culture for centuries. From the Ottoman period through the present day, embroidery has remained an outlet for those experiencing occupation and displacement and provides tools for refugees to express themselves and remain connected with their heritage.
As part of BPFF’s closing program, join us for a evening of art and discussion as we celebrate Palestinian embroidery and reflect on its cultural role, past and present. Enjoy the work of embroidery artist Clotilde Abudi, who has generously made her stunning and extensive collection of work available for this unique exhibit and will be attending the event.
Exhibit of Hand-stitched Palestinian Embroidery by Clotilde Abudi
Panel Discussion with Invited Guests – To Be Announced
Closing Film: Stitching Palestine
Sunday, October 29, 2017 ~ 3 pm
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston – Remis Auditorium
Twelve Palestinian women from around the world, all connected by the enduring thread of the ancient art of embroidery, share their life stories.
Director Carol Mansour, Producer Muna Khalidi, and film subject Salma El Yassir
in conversation following film
Tickets: $11 Non-MFA member, $9 MFA member – On Sale 9/21
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