Focus on Palestinian Narratives
Last year, Palestinian cinema was given special focus at the festival. Due to Israel’s ongoing war crimes and possible genocide, we believed it was especially important to acknowledge the Palestinian narrative. It feels unreal that we are still witnessing the atrocities committed by Israel in Gaza and the West Bank.
Palestinian culture is at risk of being erased, and that makes it more important than ever to highlight the powerful human stories from the region. We continue our commitment to cultural diversity and freedom of expression by showcasing Palestinian films at Arab Film Days – also at this year’s festival.
This is not just about watching films; it’s about immersing yourself in a rich cultural heritage through gripping storytelling. So take the unique opportunity to experience Palestinian cinema at Arab Film Days.
This year’s program features six Palestinian feature films, a selection of animated Palestinian short films, and the short film program FROM GROUND ZERO, created by filmmakers in Gaza during the Israeli bombings. We will also welcome two Palestinian filmmakers, and Hilde Henriksen Waage will give a short lecture ahead of the screening of 200 METERS.
On the same day the festival opens – April 2nd – we encourage you to start your day with «Amnestyfrokost: Folkemordet fortsetter – Kan Norge gjøre en forskjell?» at Kulturhuset at 8:30 AM.
Sign Amnesty's campaign «END ISRAEL'S GENOCIDE» here.
Read more about the films and events below.
200 Meters
Palestine, Jordan, Qatar, Italy 2020, Ameen Nayfeh, 1h 36m
From Ground Zero (Part 1)
Palestine, France, Qatar, De forente arabiske emirater, Switzerland, Denmark 2024, Reema Mahmoud, Muhammad Al Sharif, Ahmed Hassouna, Islam Al Zeriei, Mustafa Kolab, Nidal Damo, Khamis Masharawi, Bashar Al Balbisi, Tamer Nijim, Ahmed Al Danaf, Alaa Islam Ayoub, 57m
From Ground Zero (Part 2)
Palestine, France, Qatar, De forente arabiske emirater, Switzerland, Denmark 2024, Karim Satoum, Alaa Damo, Aws Al Banna, Rabab Khamis, Etimad Washah, Mustafa Al Nabih, Hana Eleiwa, Wissam Moussa, Basel El Maqousi, Neda'a Abu Hasna, Mahdi Kreirah, 57m
Happy Holidays
Palestine, Germany, France, Italy, Qatar 2024, Scandar Copti, 2h 3m
I Shall Not Hate
Canada, France 2024, Tal Barda, 1h 35m
Thank You for Banking with Us
Palestine, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt 2024, Laila Abbas, 1h 32m
The Reports on Sarah and Saleem
Palestine, Germany, The Netherlands, Mexico 2018, Muayad Alayan, 2h 7m
To a Land Unknown
Palestine, Greece, UK, Denmark, The Netherlands, France, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Qatar 2024, Mahdi Fleifel, 1h 45m
Mini-lecture | Why Has the Palestinians Lost the Struggle for the…
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