Hosted by Bronnie Wilde
In-person
When
Jun 23, 7:00 PM NZST
Where
Vogelmorn Bowling Club
93 Mornington Road, Wellington, Wellington, 6021
Price
Free Screening
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Where Olive Trees Weep - Screening at Vogelmorn
Join us at Vogelmorn to be part of the international screening of "Where Olive Trees Weep", a documentary that 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 also witness Dr. Gabor Maté offer trauma-healing work to a group of women who were tortured in Israeli prisons.
As usual, Vogelmorn UPSTAIRS will be offering a selection of local drinks. Plus you can grab some delicious kai (vegan options available) from Smoked and Pickled.Koha entry | All proceeds from tickets and drinks go to supporting the Palestinian cause
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
Please note that Vogelmorn Bowling Club is not a wheelchair accessible building, however there is a ramp which can be used with assistance and there is an accessible bathroom in the space.If you have any accessibility questions or require tailored support, while onsite or in the lead-up to your visit, don't hesitate to contact us: vogelmornbc@gmail.com
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