Open Bethlehem + Q&A PG
Travelling in a family car that’s seen better days, director Leila Sansour returns to her hometown which is about to be encircled by a wall. Open Bethlehem is a story of a homecoming to the world’s most famous little town. The film spans seven momentous years in the life of Bethlehem, revealing a city of astonishing beauty and political strife under occupation. The film draws from 700 hours of original footage and some rare archive material.
Plus Q+A with director Leila Sansour
EYE OPENERS
See any of our Eye Openers for just a fiver - download the Now Then Magazine discounts app from Google Play or the Apple Store and show it at the Box Office when you come to get your ticket.
- Director
- Leila Sansour
- Country
- Palestine
- Year
- 2013
- Duration
- 90 mins
Explore
It Happened One Night: a Valentine’s classic celebrates 90 years
Zone of Interest review
Women’s History Month: f-rated films at Showroom this March
True Stories: narrative, music, and neurodiversity
LGBTQ+ History Month 2024 at Showroom Cinema
Beyond LGBTQ+ History Month at Showroom Cinema