In a poignant tribute to the resilience, resistance and hope of the Palestinian people, Doha Film Institute's (DFI) Ajyal 2024, will present the next installment of its ‘Voices from Palestine’ programme.
Standing in solidarity with Palestinians, the programme is a depiction of Palestine in times of profound collective mourning and reflection.
In a statement, DFI CEO and festival director Fatma Hassan Alremaihi said: "These films are a call across the world for recognition, justice and empathy. We are creating a space to promote the values of empathy and compassion and believe these stories will resonate far and wide to inspire and ignite bonds of solidarity with our Palestinian brothers and sisters”.
One of the highlights of the programme is From Ground Zero (Palestine, France, Qatar, Jordan, UAE/2024), an anthology of 22 short films created by filmmakers from Gaza, curated by renowned Palestinian filmmaker Rashid Masharawi. Set against the backdrop of the 2023 attacks, each film, ranging from 3-6 minutes, offers a unique and personal lens into life in Gaza under siege.
Set against the backdrop of the 2023 attacks, each film, ranging from 3-6 minutes, offers a unique and personal lens into life in Gaza under siege.
