Following on from previous cultural events, YPCE in collaboration with the Showroom Cinema, was proud to present the first cinemaPalestino in Sheffield: a short season of films exploring issues that affect us all - falling in love, making a home, caring for family and freedom - but under the shadow of military occupation that distorts all aspects of daily life for the people of Palestine. cinemaPalestino is a celebration of Palestinian culture through drama and documentary film - despite 60 years of unimaginable oppression, Palestinians have retained a vital, creative and powerful identity. See below for 2009 Film details. Haim talked of how the suppression of the Palestinian story must be stopped and how film can play a role in giving voice to this story. These films, produced in awful conditions, at a phenomenal rate and of high quality, are ambassadors of Palestinian culture. See YouTube video below of full talk.http://www.showroom.org.uk/shapeimage_4_link_0
FILM season 2009

cinema

FILM season 2009
FILM season 2009
FILM season 2009
FILM season 2009

Palestino

 
The USA vs Al-ArianThe_USA_vs_Arian.html
Cinema palestino shortsPalestinian_shorts.html
Thursday 7th may 2009 - 8.30pm
On freedom of speech and political persecution... ”USA vs AL-ARIAN” is an intimate family portrait that documents the American-Muslim family Al-Arian's desperate attempt to fight terrorism charges leveled by the US Government. Read more...The_USA_vs_Arian.htmlshapeimage_17_link_0
Thursday 21st may 2009 - 6.25pmPalestinian_shorts.html
Four short films by Palestinian film makers: The Shooter, Closed Zone, Make a Wish and Tunnel Trade. Read more...Palestinian_shorts.htmlshapeimage_19_link_0
Tale Of The Three Jewels is notable as the first feature film shot entirely in Gaza, with production completed shortly before the Israeli Army began to withdraw under the agreement on Palestinian self-rule.... Read more...Tale_of_the_three_jewels.htmlshapeimage_20_link_0
Rana's WeddingRanas_Wedding.html
Thursday 4th june 2009 - 8.30pm
When the abnormality of barriers and occupation becomes an everyday reality, love and marriage turn into fiction. Read more...Ranas_Wedding.htmlshapeimage_26_link_0
Tale Of The Three JewelsTale_of_the_three_jewels.html
Thursday 28th may 2009 - 6.10pmTale_of_the_three_jewels.html
The documentary takes the viewer on a journey exposing Israel’s policy to gain possession of the city. It also touches on the future of the city: Jerusalem is the key to peace; without Jerusalem, there is no peace for anyone ... Read more...Jerusalem.htmlshapeimage_30_link_0
Jerusalem East Side StoryJerusalem.html
the opening event - palestinian film: Cultural resistance at workOpening_event.html
Thursday 7th may 2009 - 7pm - free
Talk by Haim Bresheeth - film maker, photographer, and eminent thinker in the realm of film and cultural studies. He has written extensively on the role of culture in the Palestinian resistance movement. Long a critic of Israeli racism and a supporter of the academic boycott..... Read more...Opening_event.htmlOpening_event.htmlshapeimage_34_link_0

For all five parts of Haim’s talk and other YPCE & SPSC produced films see our YouTube channel here

FILM season 2009 listings

Listen below to an interview with Haim

on Sheffield Live

Community Radio Station

Thursday 14th may 2009 - 6.20pmJerusalem.html