Hosted by Jessica Green
In-person
When
Mar 20, 7:00 PM GMT
Where
Good Shepherd Studios
15A Davies Lane, London, England, E11 3DR
Price
Free Screening
About the event
we are honoured to host the first screening in Leytonstone of Where the Olive Trees Weep to raise funds to support the displaced and for innocent communities of Palestine.
About the film
Where Olive Trees Weep offers a searing window into the struggles and resilience of the Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. It explores themes of loss, trauma, and the quest for justice.We follow, among others, Palestinian journalist and therapist Ashira Darwish, grassroots activist Ahed Tamimi, and Israeli journalist Amira Hass. We witness Dr. Gabor Maté offering trauma-healing work for a group of women who have been tortured in Israeli prisons. Ancient landscapes bear deep scars, having witnessed the brutal reality of ancestral land confiscation, expulsions, imprisonment, home demolitions, water deprivation, and denial of basic human rights. Yet, through the veil of oppression, we catch a glimpse of resilience—deep roots that have carried the Palestinian people through decades of darkness and shattered lives.This emotional journey bares the humanity of the oppressed while grappling with the question: what makes the oppressor so ruthlessly blind to its own cruelty?
Genre
Documentary
Runtime
1h 44m
Released
2024
Director
Zaya Benazzo, Maurizio Benazzo
Producer
Zaya Benazzo, Maurizio Benazzo, Finley MacNeil
Executive Producer
Ashira Darwish
Crew
Caroline Campbell, Maral Quttieneh, Nickoloz Kachibaia, Yasen Stoev
About the space
Join us at Good Shepherd Studios that stands in heart of the creative community of Leytonstone with its accessible ground floor small screen, gorgeous café/bar, breath taking auditorium and wild gardens. We recommend using public transport and not driving as parking is limited.
Community Center
Wheelchair accessible
Bring your own food
Indoor Event