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PALESTINIAN CINEMA
7-17
MAR 2024
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The very best of Palestinian cinema from around the globe, the Palestinian Film Festival Australia presents a unique opportunity to connect with and get to know Palestine and Palestinians through film
ALAM
Alam is the story of Tamer, a Palestinian teen who undergoes a political awakening sparked by a pretty, outspoken girl from his high school.
Bye Bye Tiberias
Filmmaker Lina Soualem travels back in time and place to capture the stories passed on by four generations of daring Palestinian women in her family.
Gaza Mon Amour
A sweet dramatic comedy inspired by a true story that took place in Gaza in 2014.
Gaza Surf Club
Gaza Surf Club explores the transformative power of the ocean and the resilience it fosters for a vibrant community of surfers in Gaza.
Lyd
This sci-fi documentary shares multiple pasts, presents, and futures of the city of Lyd in Palestine/Israel. From the perspective of the city herself, the viewer is guided through the lifespan of a five-thousand-year-old city and its residents.
Resistance Climbing
American writer and climber Andrew Bisharat visits Palestine to explore his own roots and the power of climbing to transform lives.
ZOO
Wandering through the ‘worst Zoo in the world’, a boy is looking for his football when he encounters a little tiger who follows him on his quest to find a safe place to play.
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
The Palestinian Film Festival Australia is a social impact initiative dedicated to building intercultural understanding and promoting Palestinian life, art and culture. Showcasing a diverse and innovative selection of Palestinian films from around the world, the festival is a cinematic journey of creative, thought-provoking storytelling.
The festival is part of a thriving Palestinian film industry working to facilitate Palestinian cultural output while strengthening social and economic ties between Palestine and Australia, and other parts of the world.
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