Announcing the 18th

Twin Cities Arab Film Festival

As Mizna marks twenty-five years, the 18th Twin Cities Arab Film Festival returns to The Main Cinema in Minneapolis from September 25–29, 2024 with a closing day of special films and programs at the Walker Art Center.

Anchored by stories from Palestine and Sudan, the 2024 festival brings programming that responds to the catastrophic situations in these two regions, conditions that are impacting much of Southwest Asia and North Africa (SWANA). This year’s Twin Cities Arab Film Festival will provide audiences and community members a space to engage with critical and stimulating ideas, histories, and aesthetics.

During the festival, Mizna will also highlight a special edition of our print journal, Mizna, the Cinema Issue, which delves into the framework of fragmentation through a collection of many printed surprises, including a film poster, letterpress film tickets, and more goodies. Guest editor Saeed Taji Farouky will be present for screenings, discussions, and interactive programs pulled from this special issue.

Select titles will be available to watch online through our virtual platform.