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Episode 3: Ameen Nayfeh on '200 Metres'.
Ameen Nayfeh is a Palestinian filmmaker from Tulkarem who wrote and directed 200 Metres, based on his experiences growing up in the occupied West Bank.
Logline: “The Israeli separation wall sits between Mustafa and his family. Denied entry on a technicality, Mustafa will stop at nothing to reach his injured son on the other side.”
The film starring Ali Suleiman premiered at the Venice International Film Festival in 2020 and has won multiple awards worldwide. It is available to watch now on Netflix. Series One : Palestinian Cinema.Produced, presented and edited by Sarah Agha.Poster designs by Romin Miremadi.Music composed by Mina Samy.This episode also includes a short section from the film's soundtrack composed by Faraj Suleiman .
On June 30th 2024, The Arab Film Club returned to the Southbank Centre for a special event for Refugee Week around the theme, 'Home'.
The screening was followed by a Q&A hosted by curator Sarah Agha with the filmmakers in person. This bonus episode is a recording of the Q&A which took...
Published 08/01/24
Episode 5: Farah Nabulsi on 'The Teacher'
Farah Nabulsi is a multi award winning Palestinian British filmmaker and human rights advocate. Her short 'The Present' won a BAFTA Award for Best British Short Film and an Academy Award Nomination for Best Live Action Short at the Oscars (2021). It is...
Published 06/26/24