Hosted by St James Scottish Episcopal Church
In-person
When
Oct 25, 6:30 PM BST
Where
11a John's Pl
11a John's Place, Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH6 7EL
Price
Free Screening
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About the event
'Where Olive Trees Weep' offers a moving and personal window into the struggles and resilience of the Palestinian people under occupation. It explores themes of loss and trauma, but also - importantly - the shared quest for justice, hope and peace. We will be joined by speaker Suha Kholoud, and the film will be followed by a Q&A. Proceeds from this event will be donated to humanitarian relief and support in Palestine.
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
Our church hall community venue is a friendly, welcoming and accessible space, with parking nearby. We will start with food - snacks and soft drinks will be made available, but if you would like something more substantial please bring some food with you, for eating yourself or for sharing.
Community Center
Bring your own food
Wheelchair accessible
Indoor Event