WAJIB
Step inside Hyperreal Film Club for an intimate, road-trip-style journey through family, memory, and the meaning of “duty” with a special screening of WAJIB, presented by Watermelon Film Club.
After years of building a new life in Italy, Shadi returns to his hometown of Nazareth for a task that is anything but glamorous: helping his father hand-deliver wedding invitations for his sister. What should be a simple cultural custom—their shared "wajib" or obligation—turns into a rolling confessional as father and son crawl through traffic, old neighborhoods, and buried history.
Stuck together in a car, they trade jokes, jabs, and long-simmering grievances. The film gently peels back the layers of their relationship, revealing how distance, politics, and generational change can pull people apart even when love and loyalty still run deep. Tender, tense, and often very funny, WAJIB captures the awkward, bittersweet beauty of coming home when home has changed—and so have you.
- Doors open at 7:00 PM, giving you time to settle in, grab a seat, and soak up the film-club vibes.
- The screening of WAJIB starts at 7:30 PM, so don’t be late—this is a slow-burn family saga you’ll want to experience from the very first scene.
- Expect a cozy, communal watch-party feel, perfect for cinephiles, world cinema fans, and anyone who loves character-driven stories with heart and humor.
If you’ve ever argued with your parents in a parked car, wondered what “duty” really means, or tried to straddle two different worlds at once, this film night will hit close to home—in the best possible way.
The Venue
Step into the cinematic wonderland of Hyperreal Film Club where movies come alive in the most thrilling ways!
This isn't your average theater—it's a pop-up paradise specializing in unique, immersive movie-watching experiences in thoughtful environments that transport you right into the story. They amplify local artists and host a whirlwind of events, from cult classics like Beverly Hills Cop and Nosferatu with live scores to fresh indie gems, short film showcases, filmmaker Q&As, and wild nights like soundtrack karaoke or music video parties.
- Catch screenings Monday through Friday packed with surprises!
- Discover zones featuring hidden treasures like Kamikaze Hearts or City Wide Fever.
- Join special series highlighting Black women directors, trans stories, or Hong Kong heartbreak melodramas.
- Tonight's vibe? A music video party or best-of shorts—pure Austin film magic!
Skip the multiplex and dive into cinema for the people—your next favorite film adventure awaits at Hyperreal!