Come and celebrate the opening of the 20th Annual Arab Film Festival with the US Premiere of CLASH

It's been 20 years since the Arab Film Festival first opened its doors, and as a generation has grown with it, the festival has also grown in importance and scope. This year, the festival will celebrate its 20th anniversary by screening acclaimed Egyptian film “Clash” on October 7th at the Castro Theatre.

CLASH
Directed by Mohamed Diab
US Premiere
Opening and Film at 7:30pm

Parking at Everett Middle School (450 Church Street)

EGYPT's entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 2017 Academy Awards

Synopsis: Cairo, summer of 2013 - two years after the Egyptian revolution. In the wake of the ouster of Islamist president Morsi, a police truck full of detained demonstrators of divergent political and religious backgrounds roams through violent protests. Can the detainees overcome their differences to stand a chance of survival?

VIP Ticket and Pass includes special invitation to the VIP Reception before the film screening, and the After Party at the Mercer (10pm- 255 Rhode Island Street, SF).

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You can also buy your All-Access Festival Pass!

Best way to enjoy the festival is selecting a pass package. Want access to all the films including Opening Night? With the Festival Pass you’ll get that access. Want to join us for the parties and special screenings? Then the VIP Festival Pass is the one. There is no wrong option, it’s going to be a great festival.

Festival Pass
The Festival Pass gives you access to all the films, in all the cities including Opening and Closing nights. $150

VIP Festival Pass
Get the VIP treatment. The VIP Festival Pass is more than just about the films. Get access to all the after party, reception and special screenings. $200