In-person Arts & Culture

Running on Sand

Tuesday, May 21, 2024
7:00pm to 9:00pm

Part of: Edmonton Jewish Film Festival

Garneau Theatre
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May
21

Welcome to the 28th annual Edmonton Jewish Film Festival (EJFF) where Jewish perspectives come to life.

Aumari, a young Eritrean refugee living in Israel, is about to be deported back to his home country. After a spontaneous escape attempt at the airport, he is mistaken for a Nigerian soccer star who is supposed to arrive the same day. Aumari seizes the opportunity to change his identity and pose as the new key acquisition for team ‘Maccabi Netanya’. Despite his lack of soccer talent, Aumari is able to cover-up and heal the divisions of his struggling team, while building a tender romantic bond with the charmingly unconventional daughter of the team's owner. Though funny and light-hearted, the film delivers a heartfelt message about the importance of treating people with respect and dignity, no matter where they come from.


Garneau Theatre

8712 109 Street NW
Edmonton, AB, T6G 1E9


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