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“The Arrangement” is a cinematic milestone.
Experience a historic first for Navajo cinema. Set against the sweeping vistas of the high desert, “The Arrangement” is the first romantic comedy ever produced primarily in Diné Bizaad, where old traditions meets modern romance. This landmark film brings a refreshing, lighthearted look into the old Navajo cultural practice of arranged marriage. While the story honors the heritage and language of the Navajo people, its core is a universal journey of humor, mishaps, and the discovery of an unexpected connection.
The Arrangement was written, produced, & directed by Shonie De La Rosa (Navajo) and features an all Navajo cast, crew, & shot entirely on the Navajo Nation. The Arrangement is the very first Navajo feature film produced primarily in the Dine’ (Navajo) language. Subtitled in English. Soundtrack by Navajo musical artists: Sunburnt Stone, Irv Wauneka, Levi Platero, & Coalition.
Awards & Official Selections
* Santa Fe Film Festival – Best Native Cinema
* Gallup Film Festival – Best Language Preservation Film
* Gallup Film Festival – Audience Choice
*Latino & Native American Film Festival – Best Feature Film
*International Multicultural Film Festival – Best Feature Drama Film
*Best Director in a Feature Film – Oki Corral Film Festival
*Best Female Actress (Jocelyn Billy Upshaw): Oki Corral Film Festival
Stockholm City Film Festival – Official Selection
Europa Film Festival – Official Selection
Cinematic European Film Festival – Official Selection
London Visionary Festival – Official Selection
Nunavut International Film Festival – Official Selection
Ethereal Cinematic Triangle – Official Selection
Fort Smith International Film Festival – Official Selection
Pathways Indigenous Arts Festival – Film Festival – Official Selection
NatiVisions Film Festival – Official Selection
RNCI Red Nation International Film Festival – Official Selection
2nd Annual Navajo Nation Film Festival – Official Selection
Four Corners Film Festival – Official Selection
International Multicultural Film Festival – Official Selection
AlterNative Film Festival – Official Selection
ANGAELICA Film Festival – Official Selection
Highbulb Cultural Center Film Festival – Official Selection
By The River Film Festival – Official Selection
Oki Corral Film Festival – Official Selection