Brazilian Film Festival 2018, Oct. 9, 13, 16 & 23, 2018 @ Michael Joseph Centre – Safaricom House and Alliance Française Auditorium


Dates: October 9, 13, 16 & 23, 2018
Venue: Michael Joseph Centre – Safaricom House and Alliance Française (auditorium)

Brazilian Film Festival 2018
The Embassy of Brazil In Nairobi is pleased to invite you to the following programme

9 Oct | 18:00 – ARABY (2017)
Andre is a young boy that lives in an industrial neighborhood in Ouro Preto, Brazil, near an old aluminum factory. One day he finds a notebook from one of the factory workers. A film by João Dumans and Affonso Uchoa.
Michael Joseph Centre (Safaricom House)

13 Oct | 16:00 – GABRIEL AND THE MOUNTAIN (2017)
Before entering a prestigious American university, Gabriel Buchmann decided to travel the world for one year, his backpack full of dreams. After ten months on the road, he arrived in Kenya determined to discover the African continent. Until he reached the top of Mount Mulanje, Malawi, his final destination. A film by Fellipe Barbosa. Followed by a debate, with the presence of the director.
Alliance Française (auditorium)

16 Oct | 18:00 – NISE: THE HEART OF MADNESS (2015)
Based on the true story of Dr. Nise da Silveira, a psychiatrist in Brazil who treated her patients through art instead of electroshock therapy. A film by Roberto Berliner.
Michael Joseph Centre (Safaricom House)

23 Oct | 18:00 – BOY AND THE WORLD (2013)
A little boy goes on an adventurous quest in search of his father. A film by Alê Abreu.
Michael Joseph Centre (Safaricom House)

Charity Concert: Butterfly Trust Concert, Oct. 7 2018 @ Kenton College


An afternoon of musical entertainment aimed at raising funds for the Butterfly Trust whose mission is to provide support to individuals and their families that are affected by serious illness or injury

Date: 7th October from 2.30pm
Venue: Kenton College
Tickets (available at the door): 1,500 KSH regular or 1,000 Ksh senior citizens

All proceeds go to the Butterfly Trust.

European Film Festival Screening: Iqbal Farouk and the Secret Recipe & the Perfect Strangers, Sept. 28 2018 @ the German School


Date: September 28, 2018
Venue: the German School, Nairobi
Time: 2 pm and 6.30 pm, respectively
Entry: Prior RSVP (ines.chabbi@germanschool.co.ke)

DESCRIPTION
The European Film Festival + and the German School Nairobi invite you to the screening of two films, Iqbal Farouk and the Secret Recipe, a children’s comedy which will be showing from 2:00 p.m followed by a series of short films and the Perfect Strangers, an Italian comedy intended for an adult audience, which will start at 6:30 p.m.

Please RSVP ines.chabbi@germanschool.co.ke for the evening film.

Check out the short synopsis of both films from the European Film Festival’s Facebook page

Presented by European Union Delegation in Kenya and The Deutche Schule Nairobi

Meditation for Healthy Living with Monk John from Thailand, Oct. 6-7 2018 @ Acacia Yoga Studios


Dates: October 6-7, 2018
Venue: Acacia Yoga Studios
Time: October 6, 2018 – 5 to 7 pm and October 7, 2018 – 1.30-3.30 pm
Advance Season Pass kes 2,000/- and Drop in kes 2,400/-

About
We partner with World Peace Initiative to bring you a weekend session of meditation education. Venerable Monk Luang Phi (LP) John from Thailand teaches meditation to people from all walks of life to help them discover the inner peace within and he has also created an online self-development program that serves over 120,000 people around the globe.

You’re invited to this interactive session where you’ll learn more about meditation and get some useful techniques to bring about self-awareness and help you combat the stresses of modern living.

Dress code: modest comfortable. Please bring a cushion or mat to sit on and a notepad to jot down some useful notes.