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In A Thousand Silences

In A Thousand Silences

In A Thousand Silences is a virtual reality experience celebrating Palestinian cultural resistance whilst highlighting the brutal censorship of artists. Using the latest digital technology, audiences are immersed in locations across Palestine, from the desert to the mountains, Jenin Refugee Camp and theatres, both ancient and new. Combining dance, music, poetry، and storytelling with performances from some of Palestine's most renowned artists, including actor Mohammad Bakri, musician Suhail Khoury, and poet Dareen Tatour.

Coming Home (Slot 2)

Coming Home (Slot 2)

Synopsis

Coming Home follows Freedom Dabka Group - a collective of Palestinian-American dancers, living in Bay Ridge (Brooklyn) who use Dabka as a way to connect to their community and homeland. Shot on 16mm under the unique constraints of 2020-21, featuring archive photography from The Palestinian Museum.

USA
10 minutes

2021
English and Arabic
 

Written and Directed by Naim Naif and Margot Bowman

Silence of the Mole

Synopsis

Throughout the 1970s, journalist Elías Barahona, a.k.a. “The Mole”, infiltrated the heart of one of the most repressive governments in Guatemala. In seeking to uncover the story of this secretive and unique individual, The Silence of the Mole, captures the moments when the revelations from the past probes the cracks in the walls of silence that surround this country’s hidden history.

91 minutes

Mariner of the Mountains

Mariner of the Mountains

Synopsis

Filmmaker Karim Aïnouz decides to take a boat, cross the Mediterranean, and embark on his first journey to Algeria. Accompanied by the memory of his mother, Iracema, and his camera, Aïnouz gives a detailed account of the journey to his father’s homeland, interweaving present, past, and future.

Beirut: Eye of the Storm

Synopsis

It’s October 2019, and four young women artists are documenting the uprising in Beirut. They are journalist Hanine, Iraqi camera woman Lujain, and Noel and Michelle, two artist sisters whose often-ironic songs have made them a voice for their generation. The prevailing mood is one of hope and change. But a few months later, Covid-19 has locked down the city, and all optimism seems to have evaporated.

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