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EPISODE 010: Translations of Memory: The Films of Palestinian Cinema (Part One)

Understanding the history of Palestinian cinema begins with an understanding of its positioning in survival through decades of war and the diaspora of its culture. The events of the "Nakba", which sought the displacement and dispossession of an entire Palestinian nation, in 1948 set a paradigm of violence against Palestinians and the sovereignty of their land. Many of these tragic events, and those that took place leading, were captured by filmmakers alongside the birth of celluloid film technology, however, many of these films remain either lost or destroyed to this day. Film historians, and many Palestinian filmmakers, can identify Palestinian cinema through its four periods that are divided by significant markers of social change. 

In Part One of Episode 010: Translations of Memory: The Films of Palestinian Cinema, we look into the signifying factors that shifted the first and second waves of Palestinian Cinema. Palestinian cinema is most recognized for its resistance to settler occupational forces that debilitated decades of independent productions, while its nation of people struggled to crystallize its unity and cultural homogeny, as much of its historical films were lost, and thus only exist today through memory and re-distributed by oral storytelling. 

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Curfew is the story of a Palestinian family living in a refugee camp in the year 1993. At the start of the film, the Israeli army announces a curfew which will last until further notice. Abu Raji’s family has just received a letter from one son studying in Germany when they are interrupted by the news. Streets empty, doors shut, and stores close. But even in such strange times, family drama continues just like always. The story captures 24 hours within the life of one household, representing the drama of a people that has lasted for decades.  

The debut feature by director Rashid Masharawi, Curfew is also the first feature film by a director from Gaza. It premiered at the 17th Cairo International Film Festival, where it was awarded the Golden Pyramid for Best Film.

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‘Film Was the Best Way to Convey Our Art Amid the Suffering in Gaza’

A still from the short film ‘Sorry Cinema’ by Ahmed Hassouna, part of a film project produced by Palestinian director Rashid Masharawi. (Courtesy of Rashid Masharawi) Shunned by the Cannes Festival, Palestinian director Rashid Masharawi organized a protest screening of short films made by Gazans during the war. 2 Jul 2024 – Gaza was defiantly present at the 77th Cannes Film Festival in May,…

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Il regista palestinese che vuole creare un'"immagine diversa" di Gaza

AGI – Il regista palestinese Rashid Masharawi vuole “esportare un’immagine cinematografica diversa di Gaza”, ora devastata dalla guerra, mentre presiede la giuria dell’ottavo Festival internazionale del cinema femminile di Assuan, dedicato al “cinema della resistenza”. Sullo sfondo della guerra nella Striscia, si è deciso di proiettare durante l’evento sei cortometraggi palestinesi nel concorso…

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Yes, I’m going to get married. Latifeh, on Mount Carmel in Haifa. She’s coming from Beirut to Haifa. We’ll meet there, in Haifa. It will be the most beautiful wedding. Latifeh is waiting for me. She promised to wait.

Haifa - 1996 - dir. Rashid Masharawi

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Purim פּוּרִים   Jewish holiday on the 14th of Adar(March 25-26 2021) commemorating the events recorded in the biblical book of Esther...a holiday to reflect on the ambiguous masks of identity and personal/collective response to the ambiguity of ‘good’ and ‘evil’

Laila’s Birthday dir. Rashid Masharawi | Kedma dir. Amos Gitai

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‘Filistinli sinemacılar için film yapmak, hayatta kalmak demek’

‘Filistinli sinemacılar için film yapmak, hayatta kalmak demek’

‘Filistinli sinemacılar için film yapmak, hayatta kalmak demek’

Malatya Büyükşehir Belediyesi tarafından, T.C Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı Sinema Genel Müdürlüğü ve Malatya Valiliği’nin katkılarıyla 9-15 Kasım 2018 tarihinde düzenlenen 8. Malatya Uluslararası Film Festivali, film gösterimleri ve paralel etkinliklerle devam ediyor.

Bugün festivalin yan etkinliklerinden ‘Filistin Sineması Paneli’ Mal…

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PICASSO IN PALESTINA | Luigi Territo S.I.

Si è chiusa il 30 settembre 2020 la mostra Palestinian Art: Resilience and Inspiration, un’esposizione collettiva dove Khaled Hourani, insieme ad altri quattro artisti palestinesi, ha esposto le sue opere sulla resistenza del popolo palestinese. 

Cosa vuol dire portare un’opera d’arte in zone di guerra? È ciò che si chiede Hourani nell’ultima esposizione della Zawyeh Gallery di Dubai, una tra le più interessanti gallerie d’arte della capitale degli Emirati arabi. Grazie alla collaborazione tra l’International Academy of Art Palestine, di cui Hourani è direttore artistico, e il Van Abbemuseum di Eindhoven, l’artista è riuscito a portare a Ramallah Buste de Femme (1943) di Pablo Picasso.

Il progetto non era esclusivamente finalizzato a esporre l’opera di Picasso in Cisgiordania, ma voleva mostrare il complicato percorso che un’opera d’arte deve affrontare per essere trasportata in zone di guerra. Dopo due anni di intenso lavoro, il dipinto è stato esposto per un mese in una sala spoglia ed essenziale, continuamente presidiata da due poliziotti dell’autorità palestinese armati di Kalashnikov. Superate le interminabili operazioni di controllo al checkpoint, l’opera, il 24 giugno del 2011, è stata finalmente accolta nella prima galleria ufficiale palestinese dall’occupazione del 1967. In occasione del trasporto, il regista Rashid Masharawi ha realizzato un docufilm per documentare passo dopo passo le infinite difficoltà burocratiche, politiche e organizzative che hanno coinvolto decine di persone tra militari, esperti d’arte e semplici lavoratori. Il regista ha scelto un’estetica low fi al fine di raccontare le peripezie di un itinerario solo apparentemente ordinario.

Ecco perché Hourani nei suoi quadri ritrae il dipinto del famoso pittore spagnolo tra i poliziotti chiamati a presidiare il prezioso manufatto. Hourani dipinge uno scatto fotografico, ridefinendo un ipotetico spazio di libertà all’interno di un luogo rigidamente definito dall’oppressione militare. Un solo quadro, uno spazio informale, un contesto inospitale, migliaia di persone in fila per trovare ispirazione tra i colori e le forme del più importante artista europeo del Novecento. Non sono venuti esclusivamente per vedere il Busto de femme, ma per scorgere ciò che si intravvede oltre il dipinto.

Picasso in Palestina mostra la possibilità di sognare spazi di libertà, luoghi di normalità, dove uomini e donne possano gustare il profumo della contemporaneità, sentendosi protagonisti di un tempo presente ancora sulla soglia, ancora, e sempre, in divenire.

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Palestine's Rashid Masharawi heading for Tehran with “<b>Writing</b> on Snow”

TEHRAN – Palestinian director Rashid Masharawi to attend the Fajr International Film Festival to promote his latest movie “Writing on Snow”, the organizers said on Monday. The film portrays ideological, political, and geographic divisions in Palestine and the Arab world. The film will be screened in the ... https://ift.tt/2qdRL7x

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‘Film Was the Best Way to Convey Our Art Amid the Suffering in Gaza’

A still from the short film ‘Sorry Cinema’ by Ahmed Hassouna, part of a film project produced by Palestinian director Rashid Masharawi. (Courtesy of Rashid Masharawi) Shunned by the Cannes Festival, Palestinian director Rashid Masharawi organized a protest screening of short films made by Gazans during the war. 2 Jul 2024 – Gaza was defiantly present at the 77th Cannes Film Festival in May,…

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Profile: Rashid Masharawi: The director who restored Palestinian peoples’ humanity - Daily News Egypt

Profile: Rashid Masharawi: The director who restored Palestinian peoples’ humanity – Daily News Egypt

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Palestinian director, Rashid Masharawi, was born in the Gaza Strip, and grew up in Al-Shati refugee camp. As a self-taught filmmaker, he made his first films at the age of 18, followed by his first real short, Travel Document, in 1987.

Masharawi started his journey with film when the PFLP (The Palestinian Front for The Liberation of…

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The Scoop On El Gouna Film Festival Second Edition

Last Tuesday, El Gouna Film Festival held the press conference for its second edition at the Magenta Ballroom at Fairmont Nile Towers. The venue was packed with esteemed guests and representatives from local and international media, quickly filling up the ballroom. Attendees included GFF director Intishal Al Tamimi, CEO and Co-Founder Amr Mansi, COO and Co-Founder Bushra Abdalla Rozza, Orascom Development Chairman Samih Sawires, GFF Founder Naguib Sawiris and the Minister of Tourism Rania Al-Mashat, all of whom made brief speeches to be followed by a Q&A session and then media interviews. Here are the announcement highlights.

This year, there are 15 films participating in the Feature Narrative Competition, 12 films in the Feature Documentary Competition, 23 films in the Short Film Competition and 5 films in GFF’s special retrospectives program. The festival will also be screening 25 films Out of Competition, which brings the total count to 80 titles – 10 additional films than the first edition. Most of the films will be subtitled and most screenings will be accompanied by discussions with the said filmmakers and cast members.

The GFF Creative Achievement Award will be granted to iconic Egyptian director Daoud Abdel Sayed and Tunisian producer Dora Bouchoucha. Moreover, this years jury is impressively diverse as it includes actor Ali Suliman, Egyptian film star Mona Zaki, Moroccan director Ahmed Al Maanouni, Berlinale director Carlo Chatrian, Croatian producer Cedomir Kolar, Palestinian director Rashid Masharawi, film programmers Ally Derks and Mike Pandey, Georgian director Ana Urushadze, Jordanian actress Saba Mubarak, Austrian programmer Doris Bauer and Palestinian actor Kamel El Basha.

“We have 25k participants and attendees in this edition of the festival from celebrities to filmmakers to business men to young filmmakers and media in addition to viewers from Egypt, the region and the world. GFF aims to create a cultural movement that also touches upon tourism in Egypt. This year we have participants from 50 countries and in 12 languages,” said Amr Mansi.

For the big reveal, Bushra Rozza announced, “We’ve received 140 applicant projects for CineGouna and El Gouna Film Festival Springboard with an increased total awards of 175k USD. Patrick Dempsey is among the international stars attending GFF18 and the teaser trailer for his new series will be showcased during the festival.”

About GFF’s role in Egypt’s tourism enhancement, Rania El Mashat said, “GFF aims to build bridges of understanding and acceptance between cultures and that comes in line with the ministry of tourism’s agenda and our upcoming tourism campaign which is entitled “People to People”.

Regarding GFF’s itinerary, Intishal Al Tamimi said, “We have a very rich and diversified program, which will include showcasing internationally acclaimed and award winning films, in addition to receiving 50 participation requests to the official competition.”

During the Q&A session, Naguib Sawiris explained, “GFF didn’t benefit from the recent cabinet decision to support Egyptian festivals financially, however, we continue to appreciate the strong logistical support that the government offers to ensure the success of the festival.”

By Sarah Guirguis

The Scoop On El Gouna Film Festival Second Edition was originally published on FLAIR MAGAZINE

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Rashid Masharawi talks "Palestine Stereo" at Tiff '13 (par BeyondCinemaMagazine)

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Khaled Hourani, Rashid Masharawi

Picasso in Palestine  2009-11  Kassel, Germany (Documenta 13)  video, 52 min.