Saturday, October 5 – 12:30pm – UNCSA ACE Theatre Complex
Directed by Reem Morsi
Canada / 2023 / Arabic/English / 99 minutes / Narrative Feature
Following the death of his mother, a 17-year-old Egyptian teenager, Nabil, relocates to Toronto to live with his estranged father, Iskander, an eminent architect. In his exploration of the city, he meets Malibu, a trans elder, fighting alone against the possible demolition of her haven, Mandy’s, a drag nightclub. Nabil is reminded of his mother, a seamstress and fashion designer, when he learns that Malibu sews all her outfits, and asks Malibu to teach him his mother’s craft.