San Diego Arab Film Festival
The Yemeni film 10 Days Before the Wedding is the first commercial film in modern Yemeni history and that country’s first submission to the Oscars. Filming under extremely difficult circumstances and with a miniscule budget, director Amr Gamal produced a film that has been greeted enthusiastically by audiences in Yemen and internationally. Offering 3 screenings at the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park and 7 at the AMC 20 complex at Westfield Mission Valley. Taken together, this year’s offerings represent the Festival’s broadest and highest quality line up yet. Individual tickets are $12 General and $7 Student. Package tickets at a reduced cost are also available. This is a two weekend event. Seven more films will be screened April 13 and 14 at AMC Mission Valley.