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?
UK Screening 30 June 2024 at 4.30pm Ramsgate community cinema
Selected Documentary at the 16th edition of River Film Festival Padua, Italy
"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 girl from gaza (2022)
A film by Nicolas Aujula Featuring Mariam Al-Muzainy and Bara'ah Abu Rass 20 minutes/short documentary
“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 and genocide 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 occupation, 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
Vasteras, sweden 20-28 Aug 2022
shimla, india 26-28 Aug 2022
Castellabate, italy 26-30 sep 2022
New haven, usa 13-23 Oct 2022
Bandarban, Bangladesh 26-28 Dec 2022
goa, india oct 2022
dhaka, bangladesh 23-26 Dec 2022
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