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19 February

Sumud / Life endures: Three Stories from Palestine - I'm Migrant Film Festival

Running time: 128 mins

Sumud / Life Endures: Three Stories from Palestine

As far as modern tragedies go, sadly Palestine stands out as one of the biggest injustices of our time. Yet the resilience of its people is unmatched. These three films tell stories of struggle, identity and hope through the eyes of Nakba survivors, exiled Palestinians and genocide survivors.

Featuring:

Adas Falasteen (Dir. Hamdi Khalil Elhusseini and Samar Taher Lulu)
Adas Falasteen or "Palestine Lentils" is a documentary film that tells the story of a Palestinian chef and his role in using his hobby as a shield against the famine caused by the war on Gaza, preserving the spirit of resilience and hope within his community.

Holidays in Palestine (Dir. Maxime Lindon)
Shadi, 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… Still haunted by these memories, he leads a peaceful life, far from the suffering of his homeland. Does he see and consider his exile as a surrender or as an accomplishment?

Eyes of the Forgotten (Dir. Khaled Askar)
Journey through 9 Palestinian & Syrian refugee camps in Lebanon, experiencing the raw emotions and lives of those forever impacted by destruction, displacement, and death as they navigate life under siege, yet again. Hear their stories dating all the way back to the Nakba in 1948 to the recent Israeli bombardment of Lebanon in 2024, with their pride never wavering as history continues to repeat itself.

I’m Migrant Film Festival is a month-long programme of screenings and events bringing together established filmmakers from across the SWANA Region alongside emerging filmmakers from the Arab World and platforming the most promising new talent from young directors.

Film Festival

GOAT

Running time: 100 mins

Will, a small goat with big dreams, gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros and play roarball – a high-intensity, co-ed, full-contact sport dominated by the fastest, fiercest animals in the world. Will's new teammates aren't thrilled about having a little goat on their roster, but Will is determined to revolutionize the sport and prove once and for all that "smalls can ball!" He has to do something he has never done before.

Hamnet

Running time: 126 mins

From Academy Award-winning writer-director Chloe Zhao, Hamnet tells the powerful love story that inspired the creation of Shakespeare's timeless masterpiece, Hamlet. Nominated for 7 Oscars including Best Picture and 11 Baftas including Best Film

It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley

Running time: 106 mins

This revelatory documentary offers rare glimpses into the life and artistry of Jeff Buckley, featuring never-before-seen footage, exclusive voice messages, and candid reflections from those closest to him. A stunning portrait of an artist whose only album became a legacy.

Looney Tunes: The Day The World Blew Up

Running time: 91 mins

Porky Pig and Daffy Duck are a little down on their luck after a mysterious flying object rips through their roof. With no funds available for repair, our lifelong friends are in danger of losing their childhood home!

Luckily, the two meet Petunia Pig and she comes to the rescue by securing them a job at the local bubble gum factory where she works as a flavour scientist. Everything is great, until Daffy notices something strange. The new bubble gum flavour being sold & chewed worldwide is has been contaminated by a mysterious, gloopy, neon green slime!

Daffy tries to warn everyone, but he only succeeds in getting fired from the factory and thrown into jail. Determined to prove his suspicions, Daffy seeks the help of Porky and Petunia. It isn’t long before they realise that, not only is the gum contaminated, it’s turning everyone into zombies as part of an evil alien’s plot to blow up the Earth!

No Other Choice

Running time: 139 mins

After being laid off and humiliated by a ruthless job market, a veteran paper mill manager descends into violence in a desperate bid to reclaim his dignity.

Wuthering Heights

Running time: 137 mins

A passionate and tumultuous love story set against the backdrop of the Yorkshire moors, exploring the intense and destructive relationship between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw.

Zootropolis 2

Running time: 108 mins

In Walt Disney Animation Studios' Zootropolis 2, detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who arrives in Zootopia and turns the mammal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town, where their growing partnership is tested like never before. Nominated for 1 Oscar and 2 Baftas.

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