This important documentary about the resilience of Palestinians in the face of the brutal and illegal occupation of their homeland by Israel demands to be seen. 
Filmed in the West Bank in 2022, 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. 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?

Post-film reflections and discussion will follow the screening. 

Due to the heavy nature of the topic, we recommend this event for ages 16+ with parental attendance.

 It is being hosted by West Street Peace Vigil and Ashburton Quakers.
There is an option to book to share a delicious home-cooked meal beforehand (book a meal ticket on ashburtonarts.org.uk) to raise funds for Combatants for Peace and The Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (EAPPI). 
You will need to book a meal ticket via ashburtonarts.org.uk

6pm Doors open. Bar open.
6:30pm food starts to be served (buffet style)
7:15pm Introduction to the work of Combatants for Peace and EAPPI

7:30 to 9:30pm Film Screening of " Where Olive Trees Weep"
NB: we plan to start promptly

9:30 to 10:00pm Discussion around the film's themes

Ashburton Quakers & West Street Peace Vigil

Where Olive Trees Weep

Maral Quttieneh

Zaya Benazzo

Maurizio Benazzo

Ashira Darwish

Finley MacNeil

Caroline Campbell

Nickoloz Kachibaia

Yasen Stoev

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?

Documentary

Ashburton Arts Centre is a vibrant community space created by repurposing an old Methodist Chapel. There is nearby parking in the main town carpark.  