The foreign film series is dedicated to spotlighting the diverse and dynamic work of filmmakers from the Middle East and North Africa. From intimate dramas to daring experimental shorts, the MENA Collection celebrates the artistry of a region rich with history and vibrant with creativity. The events premiere screening of "A State of Passion" is a personal look at reconstructive surgeon Dr. Ghassan Abu Sittah after 43 straight days of working in Gaza's hospitals.