EuroAsia Shorts proudly presents a free annual week of short films from Europe, Asia, and the United States, presented by embassies and cultural centers based in Washington, D.C. Every program includes a series of shorts followed by cultural Q&A and discussion. Some nights include special content or events! Join an international cinematic dialogue that is uniquely Washingtonian. The 2022 festival is a mixed format, with some programs streaming online and some in-person at unique embassy venues.
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This year Italy is paired with Oman. We are presenting the following shorts at the beautiful Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center:
The Merchant of Time by Ruqyia AL Wadahi
Oman, 2016, 13 min.
An elderly man living in isolation trades time with strangers.
Al Darooj by Hamid bin Saeed Al Ameri
Oman, 2022, 7 min.
In her daily life, a young widow faces societal pressures.
And They Have Life by Buthaina Al kindi
Oman, 2020, 5 min.
An oral testimonial of one woman’s family history in Nizwa.
Cuore by Pierpaolo De Mejo
Italy, 15 min.
Pietro is 70 years old and a bicycle addict with a heart condition. His country ride hits a bump, and he reflects on his estranged family. Should he pick up and ride again?
Myosotis by Pierdomenico Minafra
Italy, 9 min.
An old man in a big, empty house lives his days to the rhythm of his habits: always the same, regardless of the time of day. Something will change as soon as he decides to shake things up, hoping for a reunion.
All films in their respective languages with English subtitles
LOCATION
Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center
1100 16th Street NW
Washington, DC 20036
2022 Theme: The Art of Life
The theme for EuroAsia Shorts 2022 is The Art of Life. Life, like progress, definitely does not proceed in a straight line. The never-ending challenge of balancing, enjoying, and dealing with life is an art form, both universal and futile in our attempts to master it. There is no perfect path, partner, or recipe, and yet we seek and celebrate them in life just the same, against all odds and no matter the hardship. This year’s EuroAsia Shorts is about the inseparability of the good, the bad, and the ugly in life, and how every life lived well can be its own masterpiece.
About the Festival
Now in its 16th year (2022), EuroAsia Shorts (originally the Asian-European Short Film Showcase) remains a collaboration between a small group of Washington, D.C. embassies and cultural centers. Since 2006, the festival has presented more than 300 short films, including many award-winning shorts making their U.S. debut. Each year a broad variety of films and styles are presented, connected by a single theme. With post-film cultural Q&A’s and discussions with experts each night, EuroAsia Shorts offers an international cinematic dialogue that is uniquely Washingtonian.
The 2022 festival represents 10 countries. Check out the links below for more on each partner organization and our many cultural programs beyond EAS.
Partner Organizations / Countries
- Alliance Française de Washington
- Cultural Office, Embassy of Spain
- DC Shorts Film Festival
- Goethe-Institut Washington
- Italian Cultural Institute, Embassy of Italy
- Japan Information and Culture Center, Embassy of Japan
- Korean Cultural Center, Embassy of the Republic of Korea
- Austrian Cultural Forum Washington
- Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia
- The Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center
