Film festival diritti umani lugano recommended for you. Together with mickey yamine little bridge pictures he has been pursuing gaza surf club since 2012. A portrait of life in gaza through the eyes of a group of young palestinian surfers who find freedom in riding the waves off the coast of this troubled territory. Gaza surf club premiered at the 2016 toronto international film festival. Philip gnadt, mickey yamine 2016 crammed into a dilapidated car, a group of young men with surfboards drive to the coast through the bombedout streets of gaza city. May 31, 2017 but in gaza surf club 2016 there is little mention of the blockade or the occupation. How young palestinians find a break in times of war. As a young child living in the gaza strip, she garnered media attention for her formidable skills on a surfboard, but now that shes an adolescent, she is no longer allowed to surf. But gaza is also bordered by the mediterranean, and the seas majestic white caps are drawing a new generation to the countrys. Sep 27, 2012 their surfboards are new and modern, courtesy of surfing 4 peace and gaza surf relief, two international efforts launched in 2007 to support the gaza surfers with equipment and persontoperson outreach.
One of the things we hear in toronto was that weve managed to humanize people. Ever since, he has been producing numerous films and tv commercials in cairo and berlin. Gaza surf club 2016 the resilience of gaza s population is revealed through this documentary, which focuses on the world of the strips surfing enthusiasts. He founded the production company substanz film in 2003 while also working as a freelance director for corporate and documentary films. Their surfboards are new and modern, courtesy of surfing 4 peace and gaza surf relief, two international efforts launched in 2007 to support the gaza surfers with equipment and persontoperson outreach. Using rough, homemade boards and precious professional ones brought in by groups such as surfing 4 peace, these determined nonconformists find relief from the hopelessness of their situation in the waves. Gazas surfer girl hangs up her board and not by choice npr. Arafat, mohammed abu jayab, sabah abu ghanem, matthew olsen. It premiered in 2016 in germany, and features ibrahim arafat, youssef abu ghanen, sabah abu ghanem, ali erheem, mathew olsen, moody alryashi, rajab abu ghanem, ahmed abu hassira, and mohammad abu jayab. Nov 06, 2016 a day later, back at the beach, members of the gaza surf club gather within view of abu ghanims house. The films release in germany in early 2017 is likely to prefigure a wider international. A documentary on surfers in gaza by philipp gnadt director. His latest productions include the last compartment 2016, gaza surf club 2016 and print the legend pre production.
Oct 15, 2017 gaza surf club gaza surf club directed by philip gnadt, mickey yamine. Gaza surf club is a wavecentric window into life in the gaza strip. Trapped in the worlds largest openair prison and ruled by war, a new generation is. The documentary gaza surf club is a necessary reminder to. His graduation film zwolf seiten earned him the award at the independent days karlsruhe 2010. Focusing on the bourgeoning surfing culture in the gaza strip, the film follows three interconnected individuals. But gaza is also bordered by the mediterranean, and the seas majestic white caps are drawing a new generation to the countrys coastline. Directed by philip gnadt and mickey yamine, this documentary arose from an interest in documenting the youth culture of gaza, evolving to focus on a specific subculture who has found an interesting nic. Documentary germany a little bridge pictures, westdeutscher rundfunk production. Weary of the daily state of emergency they seek meaning and perspective to their lives through surfing. His latest productions include the last compartment 2016, gaza surf club 2016 and print the legend preproduction.
Gaza surf club directors say aleppo is the new gaza. Apr 19, 2017 the new documentary gaza surf club highlights how the simplest human right, freedom, is a luxury for these teens and others living in gaza, who attempt to enjoy water sports while living in a. In 2010, he completed his graduation film tropic of bear, which won an. In a state where surfing equipment is contraband, one young man dreams of crafting his own boards, while a teen girl resists. Gaza surf club amateur sports team facebook 411 photos. Gaza surf club the sea is the psyco therapist for 2 million people duration.
Based on true cases, the film places viewers in olgas shoes with subtle lowfrequency vibrations and noir imagery. The toronto international film festival has nearly completed its slate announcement this year expect a few stragglers to be announced in the coming days, but this is about the size of it. Sick of occupation and political gridlock, they find their own personal freedom in the waves of the mediterranean they are the surfers of gaza. Gaza surf club 2016 nr hd 1 hour 27 minutes documentaries trapped in the worlds largest openair prison and ruled by war, a new generation is drawn to the beaches. Gaza surf clubs earnest cast, inspiring story, and gorgeous cinematography makes it worthy of a spot on your watchlist. Aug 09, 2016 published on aug 9, 2016 this handsome and heartfelt documentary takes us into the world of the gaza strips surfing enthusiasts, and reveals a formidable resilience pulsing within a beleaguered. Trapped in the worlds largest openair prison and ruled by war, a new generation is drawn to the beaches. World premiere toronto international film festival, canada 2016 best of fests, idfa, netherlands european premiere 2016 hawaii iff, usa 2016. See also edit god went surfing with the devil, a related documentary film. His latest productions include the last compartment 2016, gaza surf club 2016. Gaza surf club became a documentary film directed by philip gnat and mickey yamine. Trapped between israel and egypt and ruled by the hamas, a young generation is drawn to the beaches.
Ibrahim arafat, a young man in his twenties with two day jobs, would like to make surf boards in gaza, but materials are scarce. Tiff docsdirectors philip gnadt and mickey yamine have ridden the big wave with this superb documentary about the efforts to create a surfing community in the gaza strip. Nov 10, 2016 video archive for the film gaza surf club, which has a domestic theatrical release in the year of 2016. In a country locked between egypt and israel, gaza s youth are drawn to their beaches.
Long before gnadt and yamine began shooting their documentary, photographer alice martins had already begun her own photographic documentation of the same group of surfers. Documentary gaza surf club 2016 will be screened by the royal film commission jordan on their facebook page on thursday 15 may at 4pm cairo time. Gaza surf club 2016 stream and watch online moviefone. Dec 15, 2016 gaza surf club premiered at the 2016 toronto international film festival. Gaza surf club gaza surf club directed by philip gnadt, mickey yamine. Video archive for the film gaza surf club, which has a domestic theatrical release in the year of 2016. Since 2016, reel palestine has partnered with cinema akil, an independent cinema platform that brings quality films from across the world to the audiences in the uae, as programmatic partners. Some of their boards and wetsuits have been donated. Sick of occupation and political gridlock, they find their own personal freedom in the waves of the. Gaza surf club to screen at goethe institute egypt today. World premiere toronto international film festival, canada 2016 best of fests, idfa, netherlands european premiere 2016 hawaii iff, usa 2016 calgary underground ff, canada 2016 honolulu surf film festival, usa 2016 dubai iff, u.
Gaza surf club lets the disparity between the hawaiian islands bluegreen paradise and the gray ruins of ibrahims hometown speak for itself. The directing duo of philip gnadt and mickey yamine have done an. It was screened in the documentaries section at the 2016. Germany, palestine, usa 2016 87 mins arabic, english color.
It was screened in the documentaries section at the 2016 toronto international film festival. One of the things we hear in toronto was that weve managed to humanize people that are often thought of as less than. Balanced, soft, curious and critical this beautifully shot and scored film is an educational experience, but never judgmental. Consider sabah, the 15yearold girl whos easily the most compelling subject in philip gnadt and mickey yamines gaza surf club. Focusing on the story of two individuals, gaza surf club tells the story. While it is a niche sport getting surfboards in is a struggle surfing in the mediterranean is a fantastic contrast to gaza s intolerable conditions, and the subject has made for an exhilarating film. Wedged between israel and egypt, it is isolated from the outside world and, as a result of israels ongoing occupation, the areas 26 miles of coastline no longer services ships. Directed by philip gnadt and mickey yamine, this documentary arose from an interest in documenting the youth culture of gaza, evolving to focus on a specific subculture who has found an interesting niche, enabling them some sense of freedom in. The resilience of gaza s population is revealed through the strips surfing enthusiasts.
While it is a niche sport getting surfboards in is a struggle surfing in the mediterranean is a fantastic contrast to gazas intolerable conditions, and the subject has made for an exhilarating film. Its a poignant picture that shows palestinian youth trying against the odds to do something with their lives. Away from the rubble left by a decade of airstrikes, young palestinians find new freedom surfing the gaza strips 26mile coastline. Whether its admirable wishfulfillment or just plain dishonest, mickey yamine and phillip gnadts gaza surf club is a feelgood documentary that wants to beand is about beingdistracted from injustice. Abu ghanim is featured in a german documentary called gaza surf club thats making the rounds at film festivals this year. While the young people of gaza lack job prospects and suffer the indignities of. He founded the berlinbased production company little bridge pictures in 20, together with fellows andreas schaap and benny theisen. See an exclusive clip from the new documentary gaza surf club, which explores the world of surfers on the gaza strip.
Reviewed at dubai film festival arabian nights, dec. Gaza surf club lets the disparity between the hawaiian island s bluegreen paradise and the gray ruins of ibrahims hometown speak for itself. But in gaza surf club 2016 there is little mention of the blockade or the occupation. In 2010, he completed his graduation film tropic of bear, which won an honourable mention at festival del film in locarno and was aired on german tv. Mar 29, 2017 focusing on the story of two individuals, gaza surf club tells the story of 23yearold ibrahim arafat and 15yearold sabah abu ghanem. The 2016 germanarabic documentary gaza surf club will be screening at the goethe institute in cairo on april 15. There is currently one video available for the film, of which one and only one is a trailer, as listed below. The young man dreams of escaping wartorn palestine to work amongst the surfers in surfings homeland, hawaii. Gaza surf club is a 2016 german documentary film directed by philip gnadt and mickey yamine. Gaza surf club 2016 in a country locked between egypt and israel, gazas youth are drawn to their beaches. Oct 17, 2016 gaza surf club the sea is the psyco therapist for 2 million people duration. Gaza surf club tells its stories through some appealing characters. Though it made its debut at the 2016 toronto film festival, gaza surf club isnt the first time that the resilience of these men and women has been captured on film.
Surf programming and equipment distribution in gaza is run by explore corps, the u. Philip gnadt and mickey yamine documentary 87 mins 2016 palestine germany arabic with english subtitles minnesota premiere. Netherlands 17 november 2016 international documentary festival amsterdam united arab emirates december 2016. The film s release in germany in early 2017 is likely to prefigure a wider international. As a young child living in the gaza strip, she garnered media attention for her formidable skills on a surfboard, but now that shes an adolescent, she is no longer allowed to surf in public. Published on aug 9, 2016 this handsome and heartfelt documentary takes us into the world of the gaza strips surfing enthusiasts, and reveals a formidable resilience pulsing within a.
Gaza is a small strip of land with a population of 1. Documentary completed 2016 trapped in the worlds largest openair prison and ruled by war, a new generation is drawn to the beaches. Where did you get the idea to make a film about gaza and the surfers scene over there. In 2019, with the official opening of their cinema in alserkal avenue, the cinema akil space has become reel palestines home. Tutti film completi trovati su youtube buona visione. Mar 30, 2017 gaza surf club, a new documentary by philip gnadt and mickey yamine premiering today on sundance now and set in the embattled sliver of territory known as the gaza strip, revels in its juxtapositions.
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