Part of the 2026 Palestine Film Festival

Monday April 27

Location: Wang Center Main Theater

Evening Session: Start Time 7pm (total running time approx. 2 hours)

1. It's Bisan From Gaza and I'm Still Alive (2023) dir. Bisan Owda

Bisan Owda, journalist and influencer collaborator of the media AJ+, is at the forefront of reporting, reporting, by filming with her phone, the daily life of Palestinians to the world since October 7, 2023, the start of the war and devastation from Gaza. Owda's storytelling style and resilience have captured international attention, with his work widely covered by international media. She received an Emmy Award in 2024 for her outstanding coverage of the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

2. Shaheeq (2024) dir. Mohanad Smama

The film “Shaheeq” is a visual journey that follows the Palestinian dancer Mohanad Smama through the streets of Gaza, where his body interacts with the sound of war and loss. The film explores how pain and heavy memories are transformed into kinetic energy, leading him to the sea his only refuge where he confronts his past through dance. Through every movement, the film reflects the suffering of the Palestinian people and their desire for freedom and hope.

3. Palestine ‘36 (2025) dir. Annemarie Jacir

In 1936, as Palestinian villages revolt against British colonial rule, Yusuf navigates between Jerusalem and his rural home, amidst escalating unrest and a pivotal moment for the British Empire.

***THIS IS A FREE EVENT DONATIONS ARE NOT REQUIRED**

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