We invite you to join us at the Highfields Centre for the screening of "Where Olive Trees Weep." This poignant documentary delves into the harsh realities faced by Palestinians under Israeli occupation, highlighting their struggles and resilience. 

After the screening, we will host a discussion to delve deeper into the themes of the film and explore ways we can support Palestinian causes. 

UPDATE - FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE EVENT:

Thank you for booking your place for the screening of "Where Olive Trees Weep" at the Highfields Centre. We are thrilled to announce that all the tickets were claimed within

 of promoting the event, which shows the incredible interest and support in the community!

We want to extend a special thanks to the generous individuals who donated to make this event free for everyone. Their support has been invaluable in bringing this powerful documentary to you. If you find that you are unable to attend, please let us know by using this link https://forms.gle/SKRrG7WSMu9mR1Vp8 so we can offer your place to someone else.

As mentioned, the screening is free thanks to the donations from our community. We want to ensure that this collective effort does not go to waste and that everyone who wants to attend has the opportunity to do so - let us know if you can no longer attend.

Thank you once again for your support. We look forward to seeing you at the event.

Nabillah Ismail

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?