the girl from gaza
The ongoing occupation in Palestine has wrought havoc
on Mariam’s life, who with her mother Bara'ah in Gaza is constantly
'fighting for her future against Israeli occupation, bombs and
patriarchal rules' while feeling like life is spiralling out of control.
Despite living in an open air prison, Mariam finds focus through
Taekwondo and education. Many girls in Gaza get the opportunity to study
abroad yet the majority never make it out - will Mariam's dream of a
scholarship be her ticket to freedom?
WORLD PREMIERE
Selected Documentary at the
16th edition of River Film Festival
Padua, Italy
www.riverfilmfestival.org
in the media
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World Exclusive Interview
SHORT DOCUMENTARY AWARD WINNER 2022
Honorable mention: short Documentary
Honorable mention: Short Documentary
"When
you witness bombs from an early age, hear screams of children dying,
can't sleep at night and are constantly changing apartments to be
safe, you think it's normal but it should never be normal for a child
to be growing up surrounded by the fear of death and destruction, but
this is the reality for everybody in Gaza."
- Mariam Al-Muzainy
“The majority of us will never meet people from Gaza who
despite their traumas and daily difficulties have great strength,
resilience and a sense of humour that it is imperative to tell their
stories. It is vital to keep conversations going regarding the
catastrophe facing the Palestinian people, which is a defining global
justice issue of our time.
Mariam’s bravery and strength of character serve as an inspiration to people
affected by war, patriarchal control, and loss of innocence – and
are sure to resonate strongly with audiences from all walks of life"
film maker, Nicolas AUJULA
International Film Festival Sreenings
Barcelona, Spain
6-10 sep 2022
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20-28 Aug 2022
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Castellabate, italy
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goa, india
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dhaka, bangladesh
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