New York Kurdish Film and Cultural Festival - 8th edition

New York Kurdish Film and Cultural Festival, 8th Edition

This year's theme, "The Freedom of Expression in the Mother Tongue of Kurdish," highlights the importance of linguistic and cultural expression as essential to human rights, history, literature, and social organizing.

The festival will take place from October 12 to October 16, 2024, at the historic Village East by Angelika and Rosa Luxemburg NYC Office in New York City from October 17 to October 19, 2024. The lineup includes feature and short film screenings, book talks, live music performances, and engaging panel discussions.

Opening Night: Saturday, October 12

Time: 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Location: Village East by Angelika, Main Theater

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Reception with Kurdish food and Smugglers' Tea

7:00 PM - 7:10 PM: Welcoming remarks by festival director Xeyal Qertel

7:10 PM - 7:15 PM: Poetry recitation

7:00 PM - 7:30 PM: Live Kurdish Music by Sidar Capik

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM: Feature Documentary: Rojek (Canada, 126 min)

9:30 PM - 10:00 PM: Q&A with director, hosted by Azad Azizyan and Frances Underhill

10:00 PM - 11:00 PM: Social Hour with Kurdish Smugglers' Tea

Festival Programming Highlights

Sunday, October 13 (2:00 PM - 9:00 PM)

Monday, October 14 (6:00 PM - 9:00 PM)

Tuesday, October 15 (6:00 PM - 9:00 PM)

Wednesday, October 16 (6:00 PM - 9:00 PM)

Thursday, October 17 (6:00 PM - 9:30 PM)

Friday, October 18 (6:00 PM - 9:00 PM)

Closing Day: Saturday, October 19 (2:00 PM - 10:00 PM)

The festival features a diverse array of films, including Threads of a Revolution, In The Blind Spot, and Jinwar (Women’s Village), along with insightful discussions on Kurdish lexicography, cultural identity, and historical narratives.

Tickets are available both at the door and online at: Eventbrite.

For more information about the festival, please visit: www.nykcc.org