Weapons of Destruction by Assia Lakhlif (USA, 2004, 2 min, Mini DV) U.S. Premiere

Synopsis:

A hopeless man constructs his weapon, afraid to sleep unarmed. Equipped with stones, the man is convinced he can create a greater weapon for defense.

Followed by In Casablanca Angels Don't Fly and Bahlam Beek

Post-screening panel discussion with filmmaker Assia Lakhlif and Habiba Boumlik (International School of Brooklyn)

Filmmaker's Bio:

Assia Lakhlif was born in Morocco and immigrated to New York City at age seven with her family. A college senior at the Cooper Union School of Art, Assia addresses many issues dealing with the Middle Eastern politics, culture, history and current events. These themes, ideas and messages are created by performances through the visual arts, including photography and painting, as well as film and video. Through her films, Assia hopes to create a powerful moment, a universal truth, a visual metaphor, and deliver a message. She wishes to tell a story of a place, a feeling, a memory, an action, or experience from her visions.

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Assia Lakhlif
Email: assia.l@juno.com