LOS ANGELES KURDISH FILM FESTIVAL | MARCH 21 - 22 - 23

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LOS ANGELES KURDISH FILM FESTIVAL | MARCH 21 - 22 - 23 〰️

Friday March 21 - Opening Night Film

The Virgin And Child — The Virgin and Child

Avesta, a young Kurdish-Yazidi woman and ISIS survivor, winds up in Brussels to wreak vengeance upon the man who enslaved her. Between a struggle for justice that sees her revisit her darkest hours, and having to mother an unwelcome child, Avesta fights to be heard whatever it takes.
Director: **Binevsa Berivan**

Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAC2X6MvmDU

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Saturday March 22 - Film Program

Jinwar — JINWAR

**March 22 - 12.30pm**
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Mother Love

**March 22 - 1.10pm**
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Winners

by Soleen Yusef
**March 22 - 2.00pm**
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Legerin, in search of Alina

**March 22 - 4.30pm**
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When the seedlings grow - LAKFF — When the seedlings grow

by Reger Azad Kaya
**March 22 - 7.00pm**
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Hasim Aydemir — Cinema as Resistance: Filmmaking in Kurdistan with Haşim Aydemir

**March 22 - 8.30pm**
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Oy'una Geldik - LAKFF — We’ve been fooled

by Kazim Oz
**March 22 - 9.30pm**
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Sunday March 23 Film Program

Daughters of the Sun

**March 23 - 12.30pm**
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Parvin - LAKFF — **Parvin**

by Mirabbas khosravinezhad
**March 23 - 2.00pm**
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A happy day - Hisham Zaman — A Happy Day

**March 23 - 4.30pm**
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When the walnut leaves turn yellow - LAKFF — **When the walnut leaves turn yellow**

by Mehmet Ali Konar
March 23 - 7.00pm
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The blind Spot - LAKFF — The Blind Spot

by Ayse Polat
March 23 - 9.30pm
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LAKFF Producing Partner Creating Creators

**Creating Creators** is an innovative program dedicated to **empowering emerging filmmakers, storytellers, and creative minds** by providing them with the tools, mentorship, and opportunities to bring their visions to life. Rooted in the belief that **storytelling has the power to inspire change**, the program nurtures young talent by bridging education with hands-on industry experience.
Through a combination of **workshops, mentorship programs, and real-world collaborations**, Creating Creators fosters **diverse voices** and encourages new perspectives in filmmaking. The initiative has played a crucial role in shaping the next generation of creatives, ensuring that underrepresented stories find their place on screen.

Cultural Community Partner

At the heart of The Frida Cinema’s mission is the belief that film has the power to connect, educate, and inspire—whether through groundbreaking independent cinema, international films, or retrospective screenings of cinema classics. As a cherished institution, The Frida Cinema continues to be an integral part of the local film community, offering a welcoming space for diverse and inclusive storytelling.