Date: Thursday, 17 April 2025
Time: 4 pm – 7 pm
Location: Museum of Islamic Art - Auditorium

Film Screening: Hansel and Gretel

Join us for an immersive film experience as Ajyal Film Club presents a screening of ‘Hansel and Gretel’ by Len Talan.

Year: 1987
Film Type: Feature Narrative
Director: Len Talan
Runtime: 86 min
Languages: English with Arabic Subtitles

Synopsis:
Brother and sister Hansel and Gretel are sent to gather berries after upsetting their struggling mother by wasting food. Lost in the woods, they discover a magical gingerbread cottage and are welcomed by a seemingly kind old woman named Griselda. However, Griselda reveals her true identity as a witch and imprisons the children with plans to eat them. The siblings must rely on their wits to escape.

The screening will be followed by an engaging Q&A session, moderated by Mohaq member Anhua Huang.

Workshop: “From You to Who?” with Nour Hassan

In this fun and engaging 45-minute theatre workshop, participants will explore the exciting world of character-building in drama! Through interactive games and creative exercises, they’ll learn how to use body language, facial expressions, voice, and quirks to bring characters to life. This session is designed to build confidence, spark creativity, and develop performance skills in a playful, supportive environment.