Houston Cinema Arts Festival Screening: Omen
By Houston Cinema Arts Society
The screening of Omen is in partnership with Compassionate Houston and Alta Arts.
Omen
The movie "Omen" directed by Baloji is a thought-provoking film that explores various themes through a captivating storyline. It tells the story of a young Congolese man who returns to his home country after many years of living abroad. As he navigates the complexities of his past and present, he finds himself caught up in a world of political turmoil, cultural clashes, and personal introspection.
Through stunning visuals, compelling performances, and a mix of different cinematic styles, "Omen" takes viewers on a journey that delves into issues such as identity, colonialism, and the impact of globalization on African societies. It is a narrative about displacement, belonging and resilience. It beautifully combines elements of drama, documentary, and magical realism to create a unique and immersive cinematic experience.
Omen
Omen debuted in the Un Certain Regard sidebar at Cannes 2023 where it won the New Voice Prize and is Belgium's official submission for Best International Picture at the 2024 Oscars.
Houston Cinema Arts FestivaL and Ticket Sales
The screening of Omen, in collaboration with Alta Arts and Compassionate Houston, is part of the Houston Cinema Arts Festival (HCAF), featuring a wide variety of curated feature films with a focus on the diverse cultural community of Houston, Texas.
The entire Festival is scheduled from November 9-19, single tickets are $15. All Access Passes and Bundles are available. Check out the welcome page on their website here for everything you need to know about the film festival.
We’ve got a discounT!
Exciting news! Tickets to watch Omen are now $5 with discount code: compassionate-omen! for Compassionate Houston’s supporters and Compassion Week participants.
And we received a discount code for 20% off an all access pass: compassionate-pass!
So, what are you waiting for? :-)