Face your Fears on 21st March with CMU IFF!

CMU IFF 2024 PRESENTS: FACES OF FEAR!    JOIN US FOR OUR 18TH YEAR OF THE FILM FESTIVAL!    IT'S REAL. IT'S RAW. IT'S BOLD. IT'S DARING. IT'S HUMAN.   FACE YOUR FEARS WITH US.    2024 Opening Week Details! CMU IFF OPENING NIGHT SHOWTIME:   'FOUR DAUGHTERS'  by KAOUTHER BEN HANIA     FOUR DAUGHTERS  Directed by Kaouther Ben Hania  Tunisia, France, Germany, Saudi Arabia |  2023  |  Arabic | 110 min Thursday, March 21st  |  7PM @ Kelly Strayhorn Theater    Oscar-nominated documentary Four Daughters depicts the struggles of both motherhood and sisterhood in a land where the meaning of loyalty inherent to family ties changes almost daily. Placing a single family's traumatic past on full display, we see firsthand a grand attempt to come to terms with the destructive influence of radicalized religion through the medium of film. Two actresses take the role of Ghofrane and Rahma—the vanished daughters of Olfa Hamrouni, having disappeared years prior after being radicalized by extremists from the Islamic State. Another actress plays Olfa herself, in scenes deemed far too painful to reenact. The rest of the cast is self-played, and grieving, in an enthralling, never-before-seen film-within-a-film constitution.   This event includes: Opening Night Reception with delicious Tunisian Food catered by Salem's Market! Post Screening Discussion moderated by CMU Professor Nevine Abraham Additional events: Hands-on Acting Workshop                              Date & Time: Saturday March 23rd 1pm                              Location: Center For Creativity (University of Pittsburgh) Click https://www.cmuiff.com/festival-programming-2024/four-daughters to learn more about this event.   Presented By: Duolingo, Heinz College DICE, CMU Center for the Arts in Society, Salem's Market  Sponsored By:CMU Modern Languages Department, University of Pittsburgh Frederick Honors College, The Documentary Salon   BUY TICKETS NOW! Week One Films Festival Spotlight Festival Spotlight  The Peasants | Friday, March 22nd @ 7:00PM | Harris Theater, 809 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA   "The Peasants," inspired by Władysław Reymont's Nobel Prize-winning novel, unfolds in Lipce, a village ensnared by tradition and patriarchy. It follows Jagna, torn between lovers amidst societal conflicts—wealthy versus poor, bold versus timid, truth versus deceit. Unique to this film is its visual storytelling; every frame is a hand-painted masterpiece, marking a distinctive achievement in animation by the production studio. This artistic choice enriches the narrative, offering an unparalleled cinematic experience.   CMUIFF is honored to present The Peasants. Join us for an unforgettable evening with a Special Exhibit of Original Oil Production Paintings from The Peasants on display at the Harris Theater,  Zoom Q & A discussion with the directors Hugh and DK Welchman & a Catered Reception!   Learn more at: https://www.cmuiff.com/festival-programming-2024/the-peasants KEY DATES   Opening Night Ceremony March 21st    The Peasants  March 22nd   Closing Night Ceremony April 7th DONATE   Donate at: https://www.cmuiff.com/donation and help support the best international film festival in Pittsburgh! The 2024 Carnegie Mellon International Film Festival is organized by  The Humanities Center at CMU. And is proudly sponsored by: CMU's Humanities Scholars Program, Humanities Center, Heinz DICE, UPitt Student Center for Diversity and Inclusion, Undergraduate Student Senate, Steiner Film Funds, TartanFunder Campaign, CMU Department of Modern Languages, CMU CAUSE, University Funding, Giving Day Crowdfunding,  CAS, Heinz College, MEIM, MAM, CMU Sustainability Initiative,  CMU Office of the Provost, SCREENSHOT: ASIA,  Carlow University, City Paper, WQED, WESA, WYEP,  Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in New York, Documentary Salon, University of Pittsburgh Frederick Honors College, Harris Theater, Chantal's Cheese Shop, Las Palmas Supermercado, Tartan Ink, Latin American Cultural Center, Pitt Slavic Languages and Literature, Polish Cultural Club at Pitt, Midwest Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Pittsburgh Chinese Cultural Center, Duolingo, Pittsburgh Hispanic Development Corporation, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield and Dreamworks: Kung Fu Panda 4. The Carnegie Mellon International Film Festival is organized by The Humanities Center at CMU and is dedicated to the late Paul Goodman, a world-renowned filmmaker, psychologist, and CMU professor. The festival mirrors Paul's dedication to global awareness in his teaching and research, and his desire to bring to light important but often overlooked aspects of diverse individuals through filmmaking. CONNECT WITH US!   Carnegie Mellon International Film Festival, Pittsburgh, PA