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. Cinematically beautiful, but also full of pain and the constant struggle for freedom and a life worth living. 
Join your hosts, Crystal Palace Friends of Palestine, as we show this exquisite new film in the comfort of the privately hired screen at Catford Mews. There will be time afterwards for discussion. Doors open 7pm, film starts 8pm. Venue closes at 10pm. 
*We make no profit from this important screening, but 45% of all ticket fees goes directly to the film makers; the rest only covers our costs. 
NOTE that this ticket vendor- Kinema-  is the preferred one used by the film creators; as it’s American it charges for tickets in dollars ($13). This equates to around £10. Some banks may charge a minimal currency conversion of around 30p. 
Our website: 

https://www.crystalpalacefriendsofpalestine.org/


Food, drinks and pizza are available to buy from the friendly community venue at Catford Mews. 

Crystal Palace Friends of Palestine

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

Fully accessible community venue with comfortable cinema seats. We have two wheelchair spaces in the screen venue. 
Do contact us if you would like to check availability for the wheelchair spaces. 
Parking available at the shopping centre nearby. 
Film not suitable for children under 16. 
Soft drinks and alcohol can be purchased from the venue, as can delicious fresh pizza and bar snacks.  

Nearest stations, Catford or Catford Bridge- 3 mins walk. 