Narratives of Resistance is an independent group of passionate individuals who primarily seek to raise funds for Palestine and Lebanon. With branches in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Athens, Melbourne, London, and Nottingham, we seek to hold screenings and guided discussions in each city. These guided discussions will help audience members to engage deeply with the themes and issues presented in the short films. Alongside our philanthropic efforts, we seek to enable deeper learning and appreciation of Palestine and Lebanon’s history. Our group, will host a miniature film festival showcasing altogether 6 short films and documentaries from Palestine Film Institute’s Provoked Narratives program. Each day will hold three screenings with the following themes: childhood in the resistance, Palestine and Lebanon’s long history, and the iron-willed hope that Palestinians still hold. A skilled moderator will guide discussions after each screening and ensure that they will not stray from its educational purpose.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Dec 7-8 @ 2pm (both days)
Hong Kong, China: Dec 8 @ 2pm, Dec 9 @ 7:30pm
London, UK: Dec 14-15 @ 2pm (both days)
Nottingham, UK: Dec 14-15 @ 2pm (both days)
Blown by the Wind
Jacques Madvo, 1971, 18′
In Arabic with French and English subtitles
Palestine, the homeland etched into children’s memories, is rendered in colourful tones and folk singing. It is contrasted with the harsh sounds of warfare and dark scribbles that record violence lived and remembered, these naïve images reflect children wise beyond their years. The wind is understood to be a messenger to beloved lands left behind.
One Hundred Faces for a Single Day
Christian Gaza, 1972, 64′
In Arabic with French and English subtitles
Through disjointed plots and overlapping storylines is a critique on the apathetic and hypocritical Lebanese bourgeoisie, who celebrate militant sacrifices. It explores faulty technology, intersectionality, and the harsh environment in times of crisis.
Revolution Until Victory: We are the Palestinian People
Pacific Newsreel, 1973, 52′
In Arabic with French and English subtitles
The film distinguishes Jews and Zionism, and connects the Palestinian struggle with international anti-imperialism. After understanding the complex history, the film gives a new image to Palestinians – instead of as helpless victims, they are shown with more agency.
Children without Childhood
Khadijeh Habashneh, 1980, 21′
In Arabic with French and English subtitles
Produced by the Palestine Cinema Institute and the General Union of Palestinian Women, the film shows the lives of children orphaned during the Tel al-Zaatar massacre in 1976. It reflects their daily lives in diaspora
and under Israeli occupation, with one child saying, “My duty is not to die”. It highlights the contradiction between the International Declaration of Child Rights and their reality.
South Lebanon: Story of a Village Under Siege
Jocelyne Saab, 1977, 14′
In Arabic with French and English subtitles
By actively avoiding to film the Palestinian resistance, the film focusses on military dynamics between the Lebanese political parties and the Israeli army. It shows that the Israeli army does not only target Palestinians, but also knowingly destroys Lebanese villages.
To my father
Abdel Salam Shehada, 2008, 52′
In Arabic with French and English subtitles
Filmed in the Rafah refugee camp, the film journeys through the past 50 years of Palestinian history, told by its photography. It delves through childhood memories, innocence and hope amidst adversity. It reflects upon what it means to be human and to have hope for a better tomorrow
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