NEWFEST 2020 Program

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Opening & Closing Night

Closing Night Film (Virtual)

NO HARD FEELINGS Dir. Faraz Shariat, Germany, 2020, 92 mins

An exhilarating and balanced look at the challenges of young immigrants and the importance of community, this gorgeous drama captured the top prize at the 2020 Teddy Awards. Writer-director Faraz Shariat's astoundingly confident debut follows Parvis, a second-generation Iranian-German working at a refugee center, as he gets entangled in the fast-paced lives of dreamy Amon and his spirited sister Banafshe. Tired of his conservative family and empty Grindr hook-ups, he immerses himself in his newly blooming queer social life, only to discover that one of his new friends will soon be deported. With gorgeous cinematography and stunning performances across the board, NO HARD FEELINGS is both an incredibly specific critique of modern xenophobia and a timeless story of romance and friendship. Writers: Faraz Shariat, Paulina Lorenz Cast: Benjamin Radjaipour, Eidin Jalali, Banafshe Hourmazdi

Premieres closing night Tuesday October 27 at 8PM EST and will be available for virtual on-demand screening through 10/30

Spotlight Film

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