[MES Forum] Upcoming Movies

[McClimans, Melinda]

Dear MES Forum,

There are three movies coming up that you won’t want to miss, starting this coming Saturday. Locations in the films  include Israel/Palestine, Iran and Syria. Please note that on April 3rd you will have the opportunity to speak with Amr Alazm who is a central figure in the documentary “Artifact War.<https://mesc.osu.edu/events/artifact-war>” We look forward to seeing you!

Screening of "LYD"

January 25, 2025
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Wexner Center for the Arts

Join us for a screening of the film, “LYD,” <https://wexarts.org/film-video/lyd> this coming Saturday, hosted by the Wexner Center for the Arts. This event is open to the public. Parking is available at the Ohio Union South Garage.
About “LYD”

This film by Sarah Ema Friedland, Rami Younis, and Eyas Salman tells the story of the city that connected Palestine to the rest of the world. The film depicts what the city once was and what it looks like today. Watch the trailer on the Icarus films site<https://icarusfilms.com/if-lyd>.



Screening of "Sealed Soil"

February 23, 2025

4:00PM - 6:00PM

Wexner Center for the Arts

Join us for a screening of the film, “Sealed Soil,” at the Wexner Center for the Arts<https://mesc.osu.edu/events/screening-sealed-soil>. This event is open to the public. Parking is available at the Ohio Union South Garage. Check the Wexner’s website<https://wexarts.org/film-video> for ticket information and further details.

About “Sealed Soil”

This film by Marva Nabili follows the life of a young woman growing up in pre-revolution Iran. She continues to rebel against Iranian traditions and the Iranian government creating disputes with her family. Watch the trailer here on the Mubi website<https://mubi.com/en/us/films/the-sealed-soil>.



Artifact War

April 3, 2025

4:00PM - 8:00PM

Thompson Library, Room 165

Join us for a screening of the documentary, “Artifact War<https://mesc.osu.edu/events/artifact-war>,” followed by a panel discussion featuring Amr Al-‘azm. This event is free and open to the public.
About “Artifact War”
An archaeology professor and his students go undercover to stop ISIS from trafficking Syrian antiquities, only to uncover a web of terror, corporate corruption and the sale of illegal artifacts in the most shocking places. Watch the trailer on Youtube<https://youtu.be/a7NIOMvV_xc?si=JEGy30rUnQl-icKl>.
Co-sponsored with University Libraries.



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