SAFAR BARLEK (THE EXILE) 1967

SUN OCT 12, 4.30pm

For one exclusive night, the legendary Rahbani Brothers’ classic Safar Barlek (The Exile) returns to the big screen. Presented by Kalid Hosni, author of Brushstrokes of Arab Cinema.

In war-torn Lebanon in 1914, Adla (Fairuz) is devastated when her fiance, Abdo, is seized by Ottoman forces for forced labor and disappears without a trace. As famine grips the land and oppression deepens, she defies her village’s warnings and embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the truth—risking everything in a test of love, resilience, and sacrifice.

A powerful story of resistance, Safar Barlek showcases the beauty of Lebanese culture and hospitality against the majestic snowy mountains, and features unforgettable treasures like “Ya Tair (Oh Bird)” and “Allamouni (They Taught Me).”