Hosted by Crystal Palace Friends of Palestine
In-person
When
Jul 25, 8:00 PM BST
Where
Catford Mews
32 Winslade Way, London , England, SE6 4JU
Price
$13.00 USD per person
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About the event
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. 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.
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
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. https://www.catford-mews.co.uk/homepage
Nearest stations, Catford or Catford Bridge- 3 mins walk.
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Wheelchair accessible
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