Canada: A New Venue for Sudanese Film ``Heroic Bodies``
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The Sudanese film "Heroic Bodies" directed by Sarah Suleiman will be shown at a new venue, the city of Vancouver in Canada, later this month as part of the Middle East Film Festival in Vancouver, which will run for 8 days from January 27th to February 1st.
The films Facebook page mentioned yesterday that the film will be screened twice at Vancity Theatre on Sunday, January 28th at 5:30 PM and on Wednesday, January 31st at 6 PM at the Studio Theatre - VIFF Centre. It will also be available for online viewing from January 27th to February 11th.
The 95-minute documentary film explores the historical struggles of women through the female body, which has been suppressed by governments throughout history, from 1900 to the seventies of the last century.
The film, which has received widespread audience interest, depicts the various forms of the Sudanese womens struggle, their resistance to reclaim their bodies through physical politics in political resistance, and their ongoing quest for the right to education, leadership in public health, and breaking harmful traditions.
Womens rights in Sudan have been systematically violated over modern ages, subjected to unimaginable forms of oppression, abuse, and violations. The film "Heroic Bodies" explores the various forms of Sudanese womens struggle and their resistance to reclaim their bodies through physical politics in political resistance. It also sheds light on the continuous efforts to obtain the right to education, leadership in public health, and breaking harmful traditions.
The film had a successful premiere last Thursday in Egypt at the Cairo Opera Houses Creativity Center. The film team apologized to the audience who couldnt enter due to the cinema hall being full.
The film had its world premiere at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) and later participated in several film festivals, including the Malmo Arab Film Festival in Sweden, where it won the Audience Award. It was also screened in Palestine at the Jerusalem Arab Film Festival, where it won the "Sherine Abu Akleh" award for Best Documentary Film. Moreover, it participated in the Ismailia International Documentary and Short Film Festival in Egypt. It also took part in the Zanzibar International Film Festival, Oman International Film Festival, Karama Beirut Film Festival, Static: Govanhill International Festival in the UK, and several other festivals worldwide.
The film is written and directed by Sarah Suleiman, starring Aya Tarek, Yassin Raaf, Ahmed Raaf, and Aya Ahmed. It was edited by Emad Maher and is the result of extensive research titled "Body Politics in the Sudanese Feminist Movement." It is produced by Venti Production, and MAD Solutions is responsible for the films global distribution.
Sarah Suleiman is a Sudanese director and researcher residing in the UK. She holds a Bachelors degree in Business Administration from the University of Ahfad for Women in Sudan and a Masters degree in Gender Studies from the University of London - School of Oriental and African Studies. She is the founder of Venti Production for film production.
