On Tuesday 22 December 2009 at 12.30 The Freedom Theatre is organising an Arts Festival in Jenin Camp, presenting the results of its work during the past year. The programme includes photography, film and theatre… The festival is supported by UNFPA.

Photography Exhibition

The photography exhibition is a summary of the photography workshops carried out for children and youth in 2009. The photographs deal with women’s issues, children’s rights and the struggle against oppression.

Film Screenings

The Freedom Theatre will screen four short films made by youth and filmmaking trainers.

1. Small Father

Directed by: Buthaina Abu Ateyah

Camera: Manar Abu Gharrah

Idea and Script: Suha Lahlouh

Editing: Iman Aldamaj

Coordination: Minas Tubasee, Najdat Qurainy

The film tells the story of Shadi who, instead of playing with his friends, is helping his father to support the family during his summer vacation.

2. Honour

Directed by: Mustafa Staiti

Camera: Mustafa Staiti and Jacob Gough

Editing: Jenny Nyman

The film tells the story of three women who were subjected to violence after being accused of dishonouring their families.

3. Majd

Directed by: Ahmad Al-Araj and Tareq Al-Khaldi

Camera: Ahmad Al-Araj and Tareq Al-Khaldi

Editing: Ahmad Al-Araj and Tareq Al-Khaldi

The film tells the story of Majd who lost a brother during the Intifada. Majd decides to become an actor in order to continue the struggle of her brother against the occupation, but she discovers that the way to the stage has many obstacles.

4. Road to Ajja

Directed by: Mohammad Haj Ibrahim

Camera: Mohammad Haj Ibrahim

Editing: Mohammad Haj Ibrahim

The film tells the story of three young women studying filmmaking at The Freedom Theatre, facing strong opposition in the society to their choices in life.

All films are supported by UNFPA, AFAC, Skoll Foundation and Annenberg Foundation.

Theatre Presentation: Buffoons in Jenin

The Freedom Theatre Acting School students stage a summary of their recent work, presenting the strange and unusual characters of buffoons.

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