A Play Before The Bombs (2021)

A Play Before The Bombs (2021) poster

Set in the al-Mishal Cultural Center in Gaza before it was destroyed by an Israeli air strike on August 9, 2018, A Play Before The Bombs is a story that unfolds over a 4 year period. The film follows Abeer Ahmed, a young woman growing up in the Jabaliya Refugee Camp, the largest refugee camp in Gaza, as she and the other members of her cast and crew prepare to put on a play that focuses on a Palestinian woman’s right to receive inheritance. While the content of the play is tailored towards fostering a cultural discussion among Palestinians, neither the play nor the playhouse can escape the omnipresence of the Israeli siege on Gaza. A siege that shatters literal buildings as well as the hopes and dreams of the performers and community members who take refuge within the walls of al-Mishal in search of artistic fulfillment.

Director: Roger Hill
Genre: Documentary, War
Runtime: 13 min
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Cast

Music: Eli Manos
Cinematography: Anne Paq
Editing: Roger Hill
Country: Palestinian Territory
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar

Keywords

palestine

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Play Before The Bombs about?
Set in the al-Mishal Cultural Center in Gaza before it was destroyed by an Israeli air strike on August 9, 2018, A Play Before The Bombs is a story that unfolds over a 4 year period. The film follows Abeer Ahmed, a young woman growing up in the Jabaliya Refugee Camp, the largest refugee camp in Gaza, as she and the other members of her cast and crew prepare to put on a play that focuses on a Palestinian woman’s right to receive inheritance. While the content of the play is tailored towards fostering a cultural discussion among Palestinians, neither the play nor the playhouse can escape the omnipresence of the Israeli siege on Gaza. A siege that shatters literal buildings as well as the hopes and dreams of the performers and community members who take refuge within the walls of al-Mishal in search of artistic fulfillment.
Who directed A Play Before The Bombs?
A Play Before The Bombs was directed by Roger Hill.
Who stars in A Play Before The Bombs?
A Play Before The Bombs stars Abeer Ahmed.
How long is A Play Before The Bombs?
A Play Before The Bombs has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
What genre is A Play Before The Bombs?
A Play Before The Bombs is a Documentary, War film.
Where was A Play Before The Bombs produced?
A Play Before The Bombs was produced in Palestinian Territory.