This was our fourth festival, in which we extended our programme, thanks to collaborations with new partners, Films at Heart and Screen Seven. These enabled us to show more films than ever. Our range of films attracted new audiences, from embroiders, footballers, people interested in the history of Palestine and people who like a darn good film! We had some fascinated Q&A sessions after many of our films and we also had our first ‘Women in Focus’ series – with films by or about exceptional women. Special thanks to Leeds Inspired for helping with this series. If you missed our films, this trailer gives you a flavour of the festival.
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Some highlights:
Free screening at the Carriageworks Newly released, ‘Naila and the Uprising’, a truly inspiring film unveiling the hidden role of women during the first intifada.
‘Wajib’ an immersive road movie of sorts and family drama by award-winning Palestinian Director, Annemarie Jacir.
‘Disturbing the Peace’ a brave peace initiative by Israeli and Palestinian fighters who turn against violence.
‘Roadmap to Apartheid’ a fascinating look at the apartheid analogy often used about Israel.
