A Vanishing World & A Young Boy’s Choice 🌙🎬 Experience Sleepless City at the Amman International Film Festival
Making its Jordanian Premiere, Sleepless City is a powerful Spanish drama that follows 15-year-old Toni, a Roma boy growing up in Europe’s largest illegal settlement on the outskirts of Madrid. As demolition threatens the only home he has ever known, Toni faces a difficult choice between holding on to his roots and searching for a new future.
Directed by Guillermo Galoe, the film offers an intimate look at family, identity, and life in a community rarely represented on screen.
Event Details
📅 Screening Date: July 30, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Where: Taj Cinemas, Hall 3
🎬 Duration: 97 minutes + Q&A
🔞 Age Rating: 18+
🗣️ Languages: Spanish, French
🔤 Subtitles: English
💬 Q&A: Available
What to Expect
🌙 A Story of Identity and Belonging
Follow Toni as he navigates family traditions, friendship, and the uncertainty of losing the place he calls home.
🏙️ A Rare Look at a Hidden Community
Discover the realities of life in a marginalized community through a deeply human story about resilience and connection.
🇪🇸 Jordanian Premiere
Experience this acclaimed Spanish feature for the first time in Jordan as part of the Non-Arab Competition at the Amman International Film Festival.
🏆 International Recognition
Winner of the SACD Award at Cannes Critics’ Week, the Best Narrative Award at Doha International Film Festival, and the Golden Punt Jury Award at Cambridge International Film Festival.
💬 Live Q&A Session
Stay after the screening for a Q&A and explore the film’s themes, filmmaking approach, and the story behind Toni’s journey.
🎟️ Booking Information
Seats are limited for both screenings. If a screening reaches full capacity, standby waiting lines will be available for any last-minute seats. Early booking is recommended.