International Festival Signs of the Night - Paris
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THEME #2

PALESTINE TODAY


October 7th 2022 - 4 pm
Maison du Porugal - Cité universitaire
7, Bd Jourdan, 75014 Paris


Al Amari, temporary residence

 

Kristýna Koprivová
Czech Republic / 2021 / 0:42:44


The issue of searching one´s own identity and responsibility through prism of Palestinian refugee camp Al Amari, Ramallah. Al Amari was established after their inhabitants were expelled from their original homes with the promise that the situation is just for a week. This “provisional” has become permanent and has lasted for 70 years. The past has transformed into everyday reality and appears in any aspects of the camp environment. Protagonists Hannan, Jaafar and Shams have their own rituals: how to get out from the camp for a moment and how to deal with their “refugee” identity, also written in their ID´s. People's solidarity in this ghetto built from concrete cubes almost transforms into eternal rubbernecking and uptight rules. It questions why the people are there and why they don´t do anything with their life situation on a personal as well as wider level.


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