Celebrate the holiday season with a Tunisian-themed weekend at FIAF. Join us for a performance, film screenings, a pop-up shop showcasing exciting Tunisian brands and books, and fun activities for kids.
Juliette Deschamps
The Tragedy of Dido
US Premiere
Friday, December 6, 2019
7:30pm
FIAF Florence Gould Hall
Featuring acclaimed actor Gale Harold
Post-performance Q&A with Juliette Deschamps
Mixing captivating video projection, live jazz music, and powerful storytelling, The Tragedy of Dido created by French videographer Juliette Deschamps paints an extraordinary portrait of Queen Dido, the legendary founder of Carthage.
TUNISIAN SOUK
Holiday Pop-Up Market
Friday, December 6, 2019
Shopping & Book Signings 4–7:30pm
Wine & Kemia Reception 6–7:30pm
Saturday, December 7, 2019
Shopping & Book Signings 10am–7pm
FIAF Skyroom
Shop and discover leading and emerging Tunisian brands, designers, and artisans, showcased in a one-of-a-kind pop-up at FIAF. Just in time for the holidays!
Tunisian Cooking Workshops
for Kids
Saturday, December 7, 2019
11:30am & 1:15pm
FIAF Skyroom
Bring the kids to FIAF for fun holiday cooking workshops where they will learn to make the famous Tunisian sweet Kaber Ellouz. Workshops are for ages 5–10 and will be led in English. Kids will take home the treats they make.
Beauty and the Dogs
Saturday, December 7, 2019
4pm
FIAF Florence Gould Hall
When a young Tunisian woman—a tour-de-force performance from newcomer Mariam Al Ferjani—is raped by police officers after leaving a party she is propelled into a harrowing night in which she must fight for her rights even though justice lies on the side of her tormentors. Directed by Kaouther Ben Hania, the film is a striking critique on a repressive society and a forcefully feminist rallying cry.
Dear Son
NY Premiere
Saturday, December 7, 2019
7pm
FIAF Florence Gould Hall
Post-screening Q&A with Mohamed Ben Attia
Director Mohamed Ben Attia explores generational gulfs and fraying family ties in contemporary Tunisia in this deeply moving drama about a father searching for his missing son.