A Palestinian family settles in a new exile in Lebanon after fleeing Kuwait during the Gulf War. The children raised with the epic tales of thier grandfather’s heroism in the defense of Palestine, finally meet him but only for one day, before he dies. The young brothers try to transcend their predicament as refugees by [...]
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Lemonade
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Childhood In The Midst Of Mines
“We’re deprived from playing because of the landmines, and our families are not able to cultivate the land.” (Doha, 12-years old, from Aiyta el Shaab) Young Filmmakers: Shahrazad Berri, Mohammad Samhat, Morshid Kazan, Mohammed Bezzi Direction & Editing: Hicham Kayed Language: Arabic with English subtitles Duration: 20 minutes Production: AL-JANA & Save The children Sweden [...]
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Our Dreams…When?!
The young writers of the scenario enter the film as a group of friends whose day dreams become a reality. Mohammed, the journalist, covers the young photo-journalists’s exhibit in the camp, Rabab flies across all borders, Muna becomes a doctor, Walid finally sings on stage and Zeinab directs the film. Scenario by the young Filmmakers: [...]
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God Forbid!
The reality of life in the refugee camps blocks the dreams of children and becomes a nightmare for Halim. He is thinking of leaving school to support his family, while his friends spend the vacation acting as fortune-tellers. Scenario by the young Filmmakers: Ahmed Al-Shouli, Bachir Hussein, Jamal Mohamad, Mohamed Halimeh Direction & Editing: Hicham [...]
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