At least their film has a strong trailer opportunity, if distributor warners can persuade cinemas to run the get santa clip at paddington screenings. Organising a screening can be as simple as a local community event or as large as a screening at a local film theatre, conference or festival. Open bethlehem, at the royal geographical society in kensington. Open bethlehem is a story of a homecoming to the worlds most famous little town. Community screenings of open bethlehem can be booked at bullfrog communities. On december 12th, aai will host a screening of open bethlehem, a film that aims to bring the story of bethlehem to millions around the world, including the reality of living under israeli military occupation. We are now screening the film, jeremy hardy versus the israeli army, in honour of the great. Open bethlehem is an international campaign that works to promote global engagement with bethlehem as a. Get your swag on with discounted movies to stream at home, exclusive movie gear, access to advanced screenings and discounts galore. Screening of the acclaimed film open bethlehem 90 mins, followed by a discussion between palestinian film maker leila sansour and the dean of kings college london, revd canon prof.
Warnings of the last days from god christian short film the days of noah have come duration. All names, trademarks, and images are of their respective owners. Open bethlehems vision is to see bethlehem without the israeli wall stifling its population. At times funny, always passionate, this film paints the portrait of bthlehem as it has never been seen before. The film draws from 700 hours of original footage and some rare archive material. As the summer winds down, indulge in the world of film, from exploring intriguing and eclectic independent films at the 11th year of eastons movies at the mill to area screenings. Please get in touch if you think you can organize your own screening. Open bethlehem is a deeply personal film the story of a homecoming that spans seven momentous years in the. Salt lake city a free screening of the documentary open bethlehem by leila sansour will show local audiences the plight of the city of bethlehem, located in palestine but under israeli military rule. Little did she anticipate that as an adult, she would move back to the middle east to film a documentary over a span of more than half a decade. The tragedy of the palestinians encapsulated in the life of one town bethlehem. The screening will be followed by a reception with light refreshments and. At sutton quaker meeting house, cedar road, sutton sm2 5da.
Open bethlehem will be touring north america for a period of one year to gain at least 10,000 new ambassadors for bethlehem. She is the founder and ceo of open bethlehem, an organisation that exists to advocate and proactively promote support for a free and flourishing bethlehem city within a vibrant and sovereign palestine, through the use of digital multimedia strategies alongside targeted audience outreach programs. A documentary feature by leila sansour open bethlehem is a story of a homecoming to the worlds most famous little town. Open bethlehem a big film about a small town sutton.
Discussion guide pdf the open bethlehem project invites us to learn more about the situation of the ancient and iconic town of bethlehem, and to work to make bethlehem an open city. On december 12th, open bethlehem, will be screened on capitol hill. Tell your members of congress to attend open bethlehem screening send my email on december 12th, aai will host a screening of open bethlehem, a film that aims to bring the story of bethlehem to millions around the world, including the reality of bethlehem s christian community and the challenges they face to stay in their hometown. One of the most remarkable and moving documentaries i have seen. If your local group or cinema would like to screen the film then please get in touch. Yet, how much do we know about contemporary bethlehem. This event is being supported by quakers in britain. As part of its commitment to presenting dynamic arts and educational experiences, artsquest presents occasional free film screenings of awardwinning films and documentaries for students at the frank banko alehouse cinemas. The film spans seven momentous years in the life of bethlehem, revealing a city of astonishing beauty and political strife under occupation.
A documentary feature by leila sansour open bethlehem is a story of a homecoming to the worlds most. Leila sansour is an acclaimed filmmaker with an unconventional portfolio. On december 12th, aai will host a screening of open bethlehem, a film that aims to bring the story of bethlehem to millions around the world, including the reality of bethlehems christian community and the challenges they face to stay in their hometown. On december 12th, aai will host a screening of open bethlehem, a film that aims to bring the story of bethlehem to millions around the world, including the.
Open bethlehem is a deeply personal film that has been 10 years in the making. This discussion guide was created by development and peace to inspire discussion during screenings of the documentary film open bethlehem. Capitol hill screening 12 december 2017 ask your representatives to attend the screening of open bethlehem on december 12th, open bethlehem, will be screened on capitol hill. The film was shown earlier this year at a special screening at the royal geographical society, hosted by broadcaster melvyn bragg. It is the organisers responsibility to return any film media provided to open bethlehem as soon as possible after the screening. Bethlehem is a vibrant city, comprising christian and muslim communities that have contributed to its spiritual life for centuries. Open bethlehem follows palestinian director leila sansours extraordinary journey to the legendary city. The documentary over the next two years, open bethlehem will focus on the distribution of a documentary that chronicles events from the last decade of life in the city, creating a portrait of bethlehem as it has never been seen before. Open bethlehem is now released in the cinema in the uk. Open bethlehem film screening palestine solidarity.
Once you have confirmed all the details, to book a screening please click here. A special screening of the highly acclaimed film open bethlehem will be held on monday, nov. Join the arab american institute and churches for middle east peace for a special film screening and discussion of open bethlehem on tuesday, december 12 from 2. Bethlehem is an ancient town with a fascinating and diverse history and culture. Filmmaker leila sansour returns to bethlehem to make a film about her hometown but, finding it in crisis and about to be. Her most recent work is the film and awareness campaign open bethlehem. In 2000, the israeli government built a separation wall around bethlehem that cuts it off from its sister city, jerusalem.
We will be joined by the filmmaker, leila sansour, for the discussion. Oxford festival unlocks breadth of palestinian culture. The awardwinning film open bethlehem will be screened at friends house, euston on the evening of tuesday 12 september. We are now screening the film, jeremy hardy versus the israeli army, in honour of the great comedian and activist, and our friend, jeremy hardy. Highlights include a performance by ramallahs ashtar theatre, film screenings of open bethlehem, when i saw you and five broken cameras with appearances from filmmakers leila sansour and eyad burnat, discussions of medical care in gaza with mads gilbert and mohammed maqadma, and distribution of fairtrade palestinian dates for ramadan. The film spans five momentous years in the life of bethlehem, revealing a city of astonishing beauty and political strife under occupation. To find out more about the film and the project, visit open bethlehem in pictures. Urge your senators and your representative to attend the screening on capitol hill, and the following discussion featuring a resident of the city.
Open bethlehem film screening palestine solidarity network. Open bethlehem is a film that aims to bring the story of bethlehem to millions around the world, including the reality of bethlehems christian community and the challenges they face to stay in their hometown. Iambic dream films is thrilled to present a film that jon snow calls. The film screenings will be accompanied by an audience outreach. Leila sansour is an acclaimed film maker with an unconventional portfolio.
Tell your members of congress to attend open bethlehem. Open bethlehem screening on the hill arab american. See the film and meet the director of open bethlehem 90 minutes, a film by leila sansour who will present the film and answer questions. Open bethlehem a big film about a small town a documentary feature by leila sansour come and discover the presentday social and political landscape of the worlds most famous small town. Sutton for peace and justice is pleased to present a screening of open bethlehem. Jeremy hardy vs the israeli army screening trailer. Screenings of jeremy hardy versus the israeli army. Following this, executive producer wael kabbani discussed the film with. To learn more about the town of our saviours birth, join us on monday, sept. The campaign also works to develop a network of passionate ambassadors for the city through the bethlehem passport program. We encounter bethlehem every year in the christmas story as we reflect on the birth and the promise of the christchild. Open bethlehem, a new film from palestinian director leila sansour, goes on general release in the uk on 5 december. Open bethlehem is a film that aims to bring the story of bethlehem to millions around the world, including the reality of bethlehem s christian community and the.
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