April 21, 2005
Palestinian Film Festival
http://wwww.palestinefilm.org
The London Palestine Film Festival runs from April 22nd to May 6th at London’s Barbican Centre and the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS).
The 2005 festival will showcase the finest in films on the subject of Palestine, with particular focus on films made by Palestinians. Incorporating both documentary and fiction work, the festival provides a unique forum for the exhibition of a broad range of work by both new and established directors, writers and producers. In addition to screenings at quality London venues, the festival provides unique opportunities for the discussion of Palestine-related film and video work, bringing together key film makers, actors and writers from around the world.
This year’s festival will see more than 30 films screened, with highlights ranging from rarely seen experimental works by Jean Luc Godard to the latest work of a new generation of Palestinian and Israeli animators. With half a dozen premieres and some unique opportunities to meet film makers in attendance, the festival will be Europe’s most comprehensive celebration of film and video work on the subject of Palestine to date. The festival will be opened on April 22nd at the Barbican Centre with an opening address by prize-winning author Ahdaf Soueif. Tickets, advance bookings and further information is available through the festival website and the Barbican box office (www.palestinefilm.org).
All profits from the festival are donated to selected benevolent Palestinian educational and cultural projects. For further information about the 2005 festival and the activities of the Foundation, please visit the website."
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