 Announcement The continuing crisis in Occupied Palestine is heartbreaking. Our thoughts, prayers and love are with the innocent and vulnerable people caught up in this latest war. This is not the time to hold a film festival. It is time to mourn the dead, pay our respects to those suffering and work together to bring an immediate end to the ongoing atrocities against innocent civilians. It is for these reasons, we have decided to postpone the 2023 Palestinian Film Festival Australia. In an effort to promote an increased understanding of what is happening in Occupied Palestine, the Palestinian Film Festival Australia is making two documentaries, 1948: Creation & Catastrophe and Gaza, screened at previous Palestinian film festivals freely available for all Australians to see. 1948: Creation and Catastrophe by Andy Trimlett and Ahlam Muhtaseb. Through moving personal recollections of both Palestinians and Israelis, 1948: Creation and Catastrophe reveals the shocking events of the most pivotal year in the most controversial conflict in the world. WATCH 1948 Gaza by Garry Keane and Andrew McConnell. A portrait of a people attempting to lead meaningful lives against the rubble of perennial conflict and going beyond the reach of television news reports to reveal a world rich with eloquent and resilient characters. WATCH GAZA About us The Palestinian Film Festival Australia is a social impact initiative promoting Palestinian life, art and culture. Showcasing a diverse and innovative selection of Palestinian films from around the world, the festival is a cinematic journey of creative, thought-provoking storytelling. 2023 marks the 12th edition of the festival in Australia, and is proudly produced by Cultural Media.   Acknowledgement of CountryCultural Media acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which the Festival takes place. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and recognise the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities.  Copyright (C) 2023 Cultural Media. |
