Gaza + Discussion (Cinema Palestino) 15

It’s hard to imagine anybody living a normal life in the Gaza Strip. Frequently labelled asthe world’s largest open-air prison, it makes an appearance on news reports every time a confrontation erupts between Israel and Hamas. From TV sets thousands of miles away, this tiny piece of land has been reduced to an image of violence, chaos, and destruction. So what do the people do when they’re not under siege?

The Gaza which is seldom seen is ordinary, everyday Gaza, a coastal strip which measures just twenty-five miles by six and which is home to an eclectic mix of almost two million people. 

Gaza will introduce the audience to the surprising and the unexpected, the unfamiliar stories that portray its true face. It takes an atypical approach to finding out what makes this remarkable place tick as it introduces to the world extraordinary stories of everyday characters leading ordinary lives. 

Sheffield's Cinema Palestino started in 2009 with screenings around the 29th November, The UN International Day of solidarity with the Palestinian people. Cinema Palestino is now an annual feature at Showroom Cinema. With the key purpose to ensure a showing in the North of England of a Palestinian film, with less than 3% of films in the UK coming from the global south. 

This screening will be followed by an open discussion with the Sheffield Palestine Solidarity Campaign and members of the local Palestinian community, discussing their experiences and questions raised by the film.