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Screening will start at 12:00 Noon US EDT; 18:00 Palestine, 17:00 Europe, UK 16:00; Running Time 60 minutes, 2024, English subtitles. The film screening will be followed by discussions with the film director Mohammad Bakri
Mohammad Bakri
Mohammad Bakri, born in 1953 in Bi'ina, Palestine, is a renowned Palestinian actor and film director. He completed his secondary education in Akko and pursued acting and Arabic literature at Tel Aviv University, graduating in 1976. Bakri is married to Leila and is a father to six children, including actors Adam, Ziad, and Saleh Bakri.
His acting career began with notable theaters in Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Ramallah, leading to performances in both Hebrew and Arabic. Bakri's film career spans various international projects, including French, Belgian, Dutch, Danish, Canadian, and Italian films. He is also recognized as a director, notably for the documentary "Jenin, Jenin."
About the Film
After twenty-one years, the shadows of Israeli pursuits continue to relentlessly chase Palestinian director Mohammed Bakri for his documentary "Jenin... Jenin." Originally filmed after the brutal Israeli invasion of the Jenin refugee camp in 2002, the documentary served as a vivid testament to the devastation and oppression experienced by its people. The film became a point of legal contention, with Israeli authorities accusing Bakri of distorting the truth and damaging the image of the Israeli army. Courts ruled to ban the film's screening and confiscate all copies. Now, in 2023, with history repeating itself, the Israeli military has launched another destructive assault on the Jenin camp. Bakri, once again armed with his camera, returns to document the aftermath of this devastation.
This documentary is targeted at audiences interested in political documentaries, human rights activism, and those who are deeply concerned with the Palestinian struggle. It is also suited for academic circles, researchers, and anyone interested in Middle Eastern politics, conflict studies, and history.
