US PREMIERE Following acclaimed Syrian clarinetist Kinan Azmeh as he travels from Beirut to Amsterdam to NYC, Half Moon examines the role of art in times of crisis. As Syria’s devastating displacement looms in the background, Kinan collaborates with fellow musicians and mentors, reflecting on exile, identity, and music theory. Featuring stunning performances and intimate moments with his family, this moving portrait captures the resilience of creativity in the face of loss and upheaval. – Karen McMullen
The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with film protagonist Kinan Azmeh.
All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.
Accessibility alert for November 16 screening of Half Moon: We have been recently informed by Village East Cinemas that the room where this screening takes place is currently only accessible via a short flight of eight stairs. We apologize for the inconvenience. However, the film is available to view at home as part of DOC NYC’s online festival. Please reach out to ticketing@docnyc.net with any questions.
Director: Frank Scheffer
Producer: Niek Koppen, Jan de Ruiter
Executive Producer: Jia Zhao
Cinematographer: Benito Strangio, Talal Khoury, Melle van Essen (NSC), Roel van ‘t Hoff, Frank Scheffer
Editor: Ruben van der Hammen, Frank Scheffer
Composer: Kinan Azmeh
Language: Arabic, English
Year: 2025
Accessibility: Sound-Amplification Headphones upon request
