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FEATURE FILMS
Drapchi, Tibet. 86 minutes, India, drama, by Arvind Iyer
Film Information http://www.filmfestivals.com/film/drapchitibet 
Modern Tibet is a political hotbed where present-day is at war with traditional-past and an uncertain future awaits casualties who raise their voice in protest. Tibetan opera singer 'Yiga Gyalnang' is abducted and thrown into 'Drapchi,' one of the most dreaded prisons in occupied Tibet, for what the Chinese government see as rebellion through her songs of freedom and expression. After years of isolation and torture, she breaks free and escapes to Nepal and then the West, taking with her an unbroken soul, tremendous strength and her voice that could never be silenced.
Best Film on Human Rights Warsaw International Film Festival
http://www.drapchithefilm.com/
Les Fameux Gars, The Notorious Guys, 85 minutes, Comedy, Luxembourg, by Adolf El Assal
Film Information http://www.filmfestivals.com/film/les_fameux_gars
The notorious guys tells the story of Steven, a 23-year old pupil attending a special needs class in Luxembourg. He is overjoyed to hear that his school has won a trip to visit Portugal. As soon as Steven arrives on location, he decides to discover his homeland on his own with his friends. But things lead that they are on the Most Wanted List for money counterfeiting. That's when Steven's best friend, Guy-Désiré (who had to stay at home because of bad grades) is about to come to their rescue.
Behind Closed Doors, (Derrière Les Portes Fermées), 102 minutes, Morocco by Mohammed Ben Souda
Film Informationhttp://www.filmfestivals.com/fr/film/behind_closed_doors
The struggle of a woman victim of sexual harassment from her boss at her work place in contemporary Moroccan society. The film, openly militant for the rights of Moroccan women, describes her fight and her victory. Winner Remi Award Houston WorldFest 2013
http://www.behindcloseddoors-themovie.com/
SHORT FILMS
Ensemble (17 minutes) by Mohamed Fekrane
Film Information http://www.filmfestivals.com/film/ensemble
Paris, 1942, Isaac a Jewish child, escapes the Nazis, he finds refuge in the Mosquée of Paris where Ahmed, (Si Kaddour Benghabrit 1830 -1962) the Imam in charge, takes him under his protection. Ahmed then started to save as many children as he could, preventing them from a certain death… Until he was arrested…
A poignant story based on true events, though it is still impossible to evaluate the exact number of lives saved through these extraordinary acts of bravery, the estimates range between 600 and 1500. Winner Cannes Short Film Corner Banlieuz'Art, Houston WorldFest 2013, Amal...