. 🗓️ Sunday, January 18, 2026 ⏰ 2:00 PM 📍 Mission Library | 33247 2nd Avenue, Mission 🎟️ Free | Registration Link in bio 🎬 THE PRESENT (2020) Join us for a meaningful afternoon as we journey to Palestine through film, discussion, and community. This Oscar-nominated Palestinian short film follows a father and his daughter navigating Israeli checkpoints in the West Bank on his wedding anniversary as they try to buy a gift. The film highlights daily life, resistance, and the realities of occupation through powerful visuals and emotional storytelling. ✨ The event will include a speaker, a song, and refreshments. 📚 Open to all. Bring a friend and take part in the conversation. Director: Farah Nabulsi Cast: Saleh Bakri, Mariam Kanj, Mariam Basha Country of Origin: Palestine Year: 2020 Language: Arabic with English subtitles 🕓 24 min 🎭 Drama Content Warning: Mild Profanity, Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking, Frightening & Intense Scenes #vancouverarabevents #vancouverarabs #VancouverArabFilms