The screening of 'Gaza Mon Amour' serves as a testament to the film's cultural impact and its ability to shed light on the human experiences in Gaza.
In solidarity with Palestine, the Friendly Stranger Film Fund is set to screen the acclaimed Palestinian film Gaza Mon Amour by the Nasser brothers. This screening aims to amplify Palestinian voices and underscore the influential role of cinema in promoting awareness and understanding. The event is scheduled to take place on February 12, 2024, at 08:00 pm at Cobble Hill Cinemas in Brooklyn.
Gaza Mon Amour, a drama film directed by Tarzan Nasser and Arab Nasser, was released in 2020 as a collaborative effort involving production companies from Palestine, France, Germany, Portugal, California, and Qatar.
Having premiered at the 2020 Venice Film Festival, the film garnered further recognition at the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival, where it was honoured with the NETPAC Award for the best Asian film. While also selected as the Palestinian entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 93rd Academy Awards, it did not secure a nomination.
The storyline revolves around Issa, a 60-year-old fisherman in Gaza, who has never found the courage to confess his love to Siham. The narrative takes an intriguing turn when he discovers a phallic sculpture of the Greek god Apollo in his fishing net, leading him to believe that his luck may have finally changed.
