Cineolio’s Cinenights

Founded by Emirati filmmaker and curator Nawaf Al Janahi in 2020, Cineolio‘s mission is focused on promoting short films and expanding their audience reach internationally. Its Cinenights screening series presents a diverse selection of short films on the big screen, celebrating cinematic togetherness and promoting intellectual and cultural exchange.

The screenings tonight will be followed by a discussion led by Nawaf Al Janahi. The films:

32 Abo El Mahasein El-Shazly dir May Ziady (2023, Egypt: 12 min)

Force them to leave their old house and move to a new one, director May Ziady and her aunt reflect on their memories of family members …

Aspis dir Antonio Romagnoli (2025, Italy: 15 min)

Every year, a viper awakens from hibernation and resumes its life cycle. But this year something changes …

Cinema Al Dunia dir Amro Ali (2024, Syria: 15 min)

A short documentary that turns its lens on a storied Damascus movie house, exploring its present condition and uncertain future.

Tempest dir Bridget Sutherland (2024, New Zealand: 10 min)

A portrait of the New Zealand artist Peter Roche, highlighting works that speak to the dangers of the Nuclear Age and its psychological impact.