‘Once Upon a Time in Gaza’ by Nasser brothers to screen four times at Cannes 2025
The film is an international co-production between France, Palestine, Germany, Portugal, Qatar and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
The film is an international co-production between France, Palestine, Germany, Portugal, Qatar and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
The annual festival will showcase a lineup of eight feature films and documentaries, alongside 13 short films divided into two programmes.
Palestinian cinema and culture are the dominant themes of CIFF's 45th edition, with numerous events dedicated to narratives highlighting Palestinian resilience.
The film chronicles Palestinian filmmaker and journalist Bisan Atef Owda's family’s forced evacuation of their home in Beit Hanoun.
The anthology showcases 22 stories by Gaza-based filmmakers, created under the challenging conditions of ongoing bombings, with filmmakers risking their lives to bring these narratives to the screen.
Accreditation for the festival is available across five categories, catering to different interests and roles within the film industry.
Egyptian Director Ayten Amin’s film 'Souad' will premiere at Safar Film Festival in London’s Barbican cultural centre.
In addition to the streaming of his films, there will also be a live talk with the director on May 30 at Arab Film and Media Institute.