Palestine short films - Echoes of Tomorrow
This programme is presented by the Bethlehem Culture Festival in partnership with Dar Al-Kalima.
Restricted, Tamer Shawamrih - a young runner aspirations to travel and enter competitions (7:41)
Born a Celebrity, Luay Awwad - Feeling confined in his small Palestinian town and close-knit community, Kamel, a young man, embarks on a journey to discover his personal freedom and privacy, 13 mins)
10 Minutes Younger, Nisreen Yaseen - two teenagers escape and go on an adventure in nature (15 mins)
15 minute comfort break
Halebiya, Rana Abushkaidem - memories of a grandmother in Hebron (19:55)
Shattered Memory, Haya Labban - memories of the photographer Abu Turk (14:49)
Cinema Al-Amal - Rana Abushkaidem - memories of cinemas in Bethlehem. (11:21)
Total 47 minutes
Bethlehem Cultural Festival (BCF) is an independent, annual festival providing a platform for artists & cultural practitioners from Palestine and its diaspora to interact globally through music, theatre, film, dance, visual arts & discussion. The festival was established in 2020 and provides collaborative and partnership opportunities between the UK and Palestine.
Founded in 2006, Dar Al-Kalima University (DAK) in Bethlehem is an accredited institution dedicated to the arts and cultural heritage, offering diplomas and degrees to foster youth engagement in Palestinian society. DAK students have gained international recognition, with their films featured at festivals such as Cannes, Locarno, and Busan, underscoring the university's role in fostering a vibrant cultural landscape.
