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Mariam Zaqout
Mariam is a PhD researcher at the University of Leeds. She comes from Palestine, Gaza. Her focus is the political economy challenges related to delivering public services to the poor. Mariam is always keen to talk about the unusual, determined and varied lives of the people of Gaza.
We Refuse To Be Enemies
3 new short films focusing on creative resistance in Palestine
It’s easy to hate, the journey for justice will continue with faith, with hope, with love
Daoud Nassar
Wednesday 22 September 2021 7pm
Seven Arts LS7 3PD
Tickets: £5.00
Book on https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/sevenleeds or available on the door
Followed by a Q&A
We Resist In Our Music
A special double-bill film & food event
in partnership with Leeds Black Film Club
Thursday 7 October 6-10pm
New Moorside Social Club, Holborn Approach, Woodhouse, LS6 2PD (entrance on Midgley Terrace)
Tickets £8 – includes pizza (£6 students & low income) – Buy Tickets
The films will be followed by a Q&A with DJ
Naila and the Uprising
A free, women-only event In partnership with Shantona Women’s & Family Centre
What happens when women take the lead in struggles for rights and justice?
Wednesday 29th September 6-8pm
Bangladeshi Centre
Roundhay Road LS8 5AN
A rare chance to see a film that tells the remarkable story of Naila Ayesh and a strong community of women at the
Sally Azzam
Sally Azzam is a Palestinian social activist who has worked for many years in human rights and women’s organisations in her home town of Nazareth, the largest Palestinian community in Israel.
She is married to a British journalist, Jonathan Cook, she met in Nazareth in the early stages of the second intifada. They have two daughters, and recently moved to
Interview with Annemarie Jacir
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We love the subtlety of Annemarie Jacir’s films, and we are thrilled that she is taking time from a busy schedule to join us from Palestine for an
Leeds Palestinian Film Festival goes International for Its Sixth Year
Tickets are now on sale for Leeds Palestinian Film Festival’s first globally accessible online programme, taking place between 14th – 28th November.
Leeds Palestinian Film Festival’s sixth edition will be available online for the first time, providing local, national and international audiences an even more accessible way to support and engage with Palestinian art, culture, history and politics through the medium of film.
Jews Step Forward – Panel Discussion
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A partnership event with Pax Christi and Justice & Peace (Leeds Diocese)
THE PANEL
John Battle (Chair) is the former MP for Leeds West and Chair of
Conversation About Annemarie Jacir
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Saeed Taji Farouky in conversation with Catriona Mahmoud
We are delighted to be celebrating the work of the acclaimed Palestinian director Annemarie Jacir this year.
Deepen your
Through The Eyes Of Others – Launch Event
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A warm welcome to get you into Festival mood from:
Mariam Zaqout, on behalf of the Festival team and
Councillor Judith Blake, the leader of Leeds City Council
Ticketing Information
Festival Pass
£25 / £30 / £40
This pass is available to viewers in the United Kingdom only, and is available to purchase throughout the festival.
It is your best option if you want to watch a lot of films, giving you unlimited access to all films for the duration of the festival.
You decide what to pay
Palestine Underground / Made in Palestine / Colors of Resistance
Palestine Underground Director: Jessica Kelly Release year: 2018 Length: 27 mins Available: Worldwide
The Palestinian music scene, including techno DJs, hip hop producers and rappers, refuses to dwindle.
Explore the flourishing underground music scene in Occupied Palestinian Territory, the West Bank. These Palestinian artists are blossoming in their creativity despite enforced constraints from the Israeli government, restrictions on their movements
