📍Panora Bio & ABF

⏰ Friday 20th: 17:00 — 21:30 — ABF 

⏰ Saturday 21st: 14:00—19:00 — Panora Bio

PROGRAM

Day 1: 20 March – ABF Malmö

17:00 Intro

Block 1 – 17:05 – 19:00

I am not afraid

Director: Ilana Alazzeh

Country: United States.

Language: Arabic, English.

Runtime: 4 minutes 47 seconds

Year: 2025

Synopsis: Music video for song “I am not afraid”

EveryDay in Gaza

Director: Omar Rammal

Country: State of Palestine, Italy

Language: Arabic (English subtitles)

Runtime: 16 minutes 16 seconds

Year: 2025

Sinopsis: EveryDay in Gaza offers an intimate portrait of life in the Gaza Strip through the daily struggles of the Farra family and Wafa, a woman caring for vulnerable children. Without narration, the film captures dignity and resilience in the face of impossible challenges.

No Time to Play

Director: Mostafa Ebrahimi

Country: 

Language: Arabic (English subtitles)

Runtime: 15 minutes

Year: 2025

Sinopsis: “No Time to Play” follows Mohammad, a thirteen-year-old boy navigating life in the Rafah refugee camp without his parents. Since October 2023, he has shouldered the responsibility of caring for his siblings — most tenderly his six-month-old sister. Over the course of a year, his quiet resilience becomes a testament to childhood interrupted and the fragile strength born from loss.

Khaled and Nema

Director: Sohail Dahdal

Country:  State of Palestine.

Language: Arabic (English subtitles)

Runtime: 17 minutes 41 seconds

Year: 2024

Sinopsis: Khaled, a 10-year-old Bedouin boy, and his trusted goat Nema embark on a mission to bring Abu Mariam’s memory back. Abu Mariam who lost his memory to Alzheimer’s is the only one with the power to save their village from demolition by the Israeli army.

in a MOMENT

Director: Asil Majed Alwadiya

Country:  State of Palestine.

Language: Arabic (English subtitles)

Runtime: 5 minutes 25 seconds

Year: 2024

Sinopsis: Dreams in Gaza are being shattered just like homes, with only a moment separating us from death. One blade threatens everyone, and one hand reaches out to save the family.

Poetry readings

Block 2 – 19:00 – 21:00

Holidays in Palestine

Director: Maxime Lindon

Country:  State of Palestine, France, Qatar.

Language: Arabic (English subtitles)

Runtime: 60 minutes 11 seconds

Year: 2024

Sinopsis: Shadi (30), a Palestinian activist turned French citizen, returns to Wadi Rahal, near Bethlehem in occupied Palestine. The reunion is emotionally charged, and Shadi even dreams of a permanent return. Six years later, he still reminisces about these holidays and shares his story with us…

Palestinian folk music and mingle

Day 2 – 21 March – Panora Bio

Block 1 – 14:00-15:40 – Panora

14:00 Intro & Palestinian National Anthem

Palestine Comedy Club

Director: Alaa Aliabdallah

Country: State of Palestine, United Kingdom

Language: Arabic, English.

Runtime: 1 hour 35 minutes

Year: 2024

Sinopsis: When six Palestinian comedians hit the road to tour a stand-up show across Palestine and Israel, their search for humour amidst the injustice of everyday Palestinian life becomes a plea for humanity in the face of brutal war.

15-20 min Break

Block 2 – 16:00-17:30 – Panora

Land of Canaan

Director: Maggie Lemere

Country: State of Palestine, United States

Language: Arabic, English.

Runtime: 1 hour 27 minutes 20 seconds

Year: 2025

Sinopsis: As Palestinian culture and land are threatened with systematic destruction, this documentary feature film presents a rare and intimate view of Palestinian farmers and their ancient olive trees – symbols of resilience, heritage, and home. Olive trees have been integral to Palestinian culture and well-being for thousands of years.

15 min Break

Block 3 – 17:40-19:00 – Panora

Palestinian on the road

Director: Ismail Mohamed Alhabbash

Country: State of Palestine

Language: Arabic (English subtitles)

Runtime: 1 hour 22 minutes 49 seconds

Year: 2025

Sinopsis: Ismail, a Palestinian filmmaker long deprived of the freedom to move within his own land, finally sets out on a journey following the path that Jesus once walked — from Nazareth to Jerusalem.

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