Photo courtesy of the Palestinian Film Festival
Directed by Christian Ghazi
Screening Palestine Series: Resistance, Why? (1971)
FRI 26 JULY 6.30-7.30PM
DOORS OPEN: 6:00PM
RUNTIME 55 MIN
UNCLASSIFIED 15+
GENERAL ADMISSION: $10+
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This film contains discussions and depictions of violence in the West Bank, Occupied Palestine. Some viewers may find the content of this film distressing.
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RESISTANCE, WHY? is a recently restored documentary by Christian Ghazi that captures a crucial cross-section of the Palestinian resistance in Lebanon in 1970, including never before seen footage of Ghassan Kanafani. In 1970, at the initiative of Soraya Antonius (Fifth of June Society), Christian Ghazi and Noureddine Chatti met with Arab political figures, including Palestinian leaders living in Lebanon.
In the documentary produced, Ghassan Kanafani, Sadiq Jalal El-Azm, Nabil Shaath and others share their vision of the Palestinian revolution, tracing its history back to the early 20th century. These testimonies describe the numerous strikes and protests that took place in Palestine under the Ottoman occupation, followed by the British colonisation and the settlement of the Jewish state in 1948. They highlight the objectives of the struggle, emphasising the fundamental need for a free and democratic Palestine.
This event is presented at Platform Arts in partnership with the Palestinian Film Festival
Proceeds will be donated to the Palestinian Film Festival and Olive Kids.
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The Palestinian Film Festival Australia is a social impact initiative dedicated to promoting Palestinian life, art and culture.
Showcasing a diverse and innovative selection of Palestinian films from around the world, the festival is a cinematic journey of creative, thought-provoking storytelling.
The festival is part of a thriving Palestinian film industry working to facilitate Palestinian cultural output while strengthening social and economic ties between Palestine and Australia, and other parts of the world. For more information and to book tickets, visit www.palestinianfilmfestival.com.au
