Traces of Home

Doors open at 8:30 PM | Movie starts at 9:00 pm

Film Details: 92 minutes | Directed by Colette Ghunim | Documentary | 2026 | United States | Canadian Premiere |

Synopsis: From filmmaker Colette Ghunim comes an extraordinary journey of self-discovery, as she undertakes a quest to reunite her parents with the ancestral homes they were forced to flee as children in Palestine and Mexico. Filmed over five years and featuring evocative animation and archival footage, Traces of Home is a meditation on memory and an unflinching look at what it takes to find our way back home to ourselves.

Awards: 

• DOC NYC (2025): Won the Grand Jury Prize for U.S. Competition. 
• San Diego Latino Film Festival (2026): Won the Premio Corazón for Best Documentary Feature.
• Salem Film Fest (2026): Nominated for the Special Jury Award.

 

ADMISSION: PAY WHAT YOU CAN

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Admission to our 2026 screenings is offered on a Pay What You Can basis. Choose the amount that works for you — including $0.

Advance reservation is required as seating at Globe Cinema is limited.

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  $0 – Community Access Ticket
  $5 – Supporter Ticket
$10 – Supporter Ticket
$15 – Festival Supporter Ticket

 

This Opening Night and screening are part of the Calgary Culture Days, and funded by the City of Calgary.

 

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