Filmmaker Colette Ghunim collages her parents’ histories of their homes in Mexico and Palestine. Ghunim’s camera intricately meditates the generational trauma and grief that bounds her family. TRACES OF HOME functions as a reminder that while "home" as a physical site may be eroded by geopolitical shifts or the passage of time, its essence persists and reconstructs within the daily rituals, emotional landscapes, and oral histories of the diaspora. A knockout debut feature that's as much an external quest as an internal one.
Languages: English, Spanish, Arabic; with English subtitles
Centerpiece Film Red Carpet from 6:30-7:45pm.
Q&A to follow screening with Colette Ghunim, director and Fred, subject.
Centerpiece Party at St. John Studios from 9:30pm - 12am for all pre-sale attendees. Claim your comp ticket when purchasing a pre-sales ticket online.
The mission of the Austin Asian American Film Festival (AAAFF) is to tell Asian and Asian American stories via media arts and help Asian Americans explore opportunities in cinema. We do this by showcasing the best in new Asian and Asian American cinema at our annual film festival, and through year-round screenings and special events. AAAFF is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.