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Opening Film: "Omar" |
Saturday, 7 PM Regent Square Theater $20 (passes not accepted)
In Palestine's first Oscar nominated film; all is fair in love and war. No film in recent memory unpacks this cynical, familiar sentiment with as much gusto and truth as Omar. Omar (Adam Bakri) is an uncomplicated baker in love with his childhood friend Tarek's (Iyad Hoorani) sister. So, Omar is a love story? Or is it a war story? A political statement? Like the enormous border wall at the heart of Hany Abu-Assad's thrilling story, the truth is somewhere in between. |
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Closing Film: " Morning Recipe " |
Sunday,5:00 PM Regent Square Theater $15( passes not accepted)
What if you were given a set of guidelines, a recipe for healing? What if you were given a set of steps that, if followed to the letter, could guarantee a happy outcome for your life? Father and daughter, Ryohei (Renji Ishibash)and Yuriko (Hiromi Nagasaku) are left bereft after family upheaval- including the loss of Otomi-Ryohei's wife and Yuriko's mother. But Otomi has left behind a recipe book- for cooking, cleaning, and nurturing one's way to a fulfilling life. What starts out as a simple family melodrama develops into a meditation on family, connection, grief, and ultimately- healing.
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Opening Night Gala and Late Night Party |
Friday, April 25th, 2014 VIP Reception starts at 6:30 PM Late night party starts at 9:30 PM Rivers Club in Oxford Center Don't miss the chance to experience one of the region's most colorful parties! The gala features ethnic dress, exotic Asian dishes and exciting performances by Pittsburgh's premiere Asian American entertainers.Get down with Pittsburgh's hottest D. J, Pandemic Pete! Enjoy drinks and deserts from some of your favorite local bakeries during the late night party. Check out D.J,Pete's website
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