Film in the Metro Presents: Beauty

Head down to Metro Al Madina every Monday this month for a free film.

Monday, July 7:
– The Elephant Man (1980): About Joseph Merrick (whom the script calls John Merrick), a severely deformed man in 19th century London.
The Elephant Man was a critical and commercial success with eight Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Actor.

Director: David Lynch
Stars: Anthony Hopkins-John Hurt-Anne Bancroft-Sir John Gielgud-Wendy Hiller
124 min

Monday, July 14:
Black Venus (2010):The story of Saartjes Baartman, a Black domestic who, in 1808, left Southern Africa, then ruled by Dutch settlers, for Europe, following her boss Hendrick Caesar , hoping to find fame and fortune there.

Director: Abdallah Kechiche
Writer: Abdellatif Kechiche
Stars: Yahima Torres, Andre Jacobs, Olivier Gourmet
166 min

Monday, July 21:
– Nadi Lekol Nass and Metro Al Madina present – A Flood in Baath Country:
The documentary explores the implications of Baath Party policies in Syria. Without commentary or criticism, Amiralay’s film exposes Baath party propaganda and its debilitating effects on the people of al-Mashi village, 400 kilometers (250 mi) northeast of Damascus. The film moves slowly from students to teachers to government officials, with everyone reciting exactly the same praise for the president and slogans glorifying the Baath party. The film is a harsh indictment of the regime, portraying the devastating effects of 35 years of rigid Baath party rule on Syrian society.

Director: Omar Amiralay
61 minutes