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MFAH Films received the 2008 Outstanding Award for Film Programming from the Houston Film Critics Society.

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Enjoy dinner and a movie at the MFAH and receive a special discount. Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday film night, purchase your movie tickets at the box office starting at 5:30 p.m. and receive a voucher for 10% off an individual meal that weekend at the museum location of Cafe Express.

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Contemporary World Cinema

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Explore the world through cinema with these critically acclaimed international films.

Contemporary World Cinema "Amreeka"
2009, English and Arabic

Directed by Cherien Dabis

Introduced by director Cherien Dabis

Amreeka chronicles the adventures of Muna, a single mother who leaves the ...

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Saturday, September 12 6:00 PM

Manhattan Short Film Festival
2008

Directed by Various

For mature audiences

Join the international "jury" and vote for your favorite short in the museum´s annual ...

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Tuesday, September 22 7:00 PM

Contemporary World Cinema: "The Glass House"
Introduced by director Hamid Rahmanian and writer/producer Melissa Hibbard
2009, English/Farsi with English subtitles

Directed by Hamid Rahmanian

The fringes of Iranian society can be a lonely place, especially if you are a teenage ...

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Monday, November 2 7:00 PM

Contemporary World Cinema: "35 rhums"
35 Shots of Rum
2008, French with English subtitles

Directed by Claire Denis

"Claire Denis has created a sensual and contemplative body of films over the years, but nothing ...

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Sunday, November 22 5:00 PM

Be sure to check back for additional screenings or changes in the Films schedule. You can also contact us with questions about future films at film@mfah.org.