Where Olive Trees Weep
Hosted by Radius Art
In-person
When
Jun 23, 5:00 PM AEST
Where
Radius Art
76 Main Road, Hepburn Springs, VIC, 3461
Price
$10.00 USD per person
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About the event
On the winter solstice weekend, join us at Radius Art for a premiere screening of Where Olive Trees Weep. This film screening is a joint venture by Radius Art and Yandoit Cultural. This is a non-partisan event - an opportunity to better understand the background to current hostilities in the holy land.
There will be a simple Palestinian meal available by donation from 5:00pm, with the film starting at 6:00pm. After the film, you are welcome to stay for a cuppa and debrief.
Our portion of the funds raised by the event, as well as all meal donations, will go towards supporting Palestinian refugees and relief programs in Gaza.
Watch the trailer and learn more about the film here.
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Note: If $ is an issue for you, reach out and let us know. We are hoping to raise money and cover our costs. If you can afford more please chip in to the donate section and we will make a free ticket available for someone pay it forward style. To ensure we don’t have too many people tickets might not be available on the night if we sell out online. If you want to pre purchase using cash come down to Radius on Friday or Saturday between 10-4pm and we can reserve your spot if there are still spaces.
*** Ticket prices are in USD, the AUD equivalent is $15 ***
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
Radius is an art gallery and community space, with a great projector, screen and sound system set up for film screenings. Seating is a first in basis. There are a variety of chairs but if you need something specific, please reach out and we will try to accommodate your needs. There will also be bean bags up front and stools at the back. Due to venue size, we are limited to 40 people per screening, so booking ahead is recommend. There is heating in the building, but we recommend bringing a blanket for extra comfort! Further questions? Get in touch at: radius@designscope.com.au
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Wheelchair accessible
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