This story explores the untold experiences of the Palestinian residents of Jenin Refugee Camp, where 16,000 people live in one square kilometer under harsh circumstances. It reveals the daily struggles, fears and dreams of the community as they strive for a dignified life, but constantly disrupted by military attacks. Through joy and sorrow, the film sheds light on what the world rarely sees: the resilience of a people determined to survive despite the odds. Without sugarcoating reality, it captures the raw, emotional journey of life in Jenin—a powerful story of endurance and hope amidst unimaginable challenges. After the movie screening we will have a conversation with filmmaker Ehab Ghafri and the audience.
About Ehab Ghafri
Ghafri is a filmmaker, psychologist, and activist, engaged in social, political, and environmental causes. His films are driven by a commitment to truth, resisting to the control and dominance of producers over cinema. He believes that films should be made for people, not for awards. In Palestine, he has worked extensively in the psychological field with various groups, particularly women and displaced children in the Palestinian community. As a theatre artist, he uses storytelling to explore psychological trauma, raising questions in search of solutions. Throughout his career, he has been involved in a wide range of artistic endeavors, from theatre and cinema to street performances. Along the way, he decided to focus on filmmaking, using it as a medium to tell the stories of ordinary people and indivuduals. He holds the belief that “those who aren’t killed by war will be killed by memory.”
