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Farah Nabulsi:“I Felt Compelled to Tell the Story of Those Who Live this Absurd, Exhausting, Humiliating Reality Every Day”

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October 3, 2020

We caught up with Farah Nabulsi, writer and director of THE PRESENT, part of our shorts series, Against All Odds.

The Program for Our 14th Annual Season is Now Out!

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September 28, 2020

BPFF 2020 is here! Pre-order your tickets today to view films from Opening (October 16 at 6 pm EST) through Closing (October 25.

Update on This Year’s Film Festival

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August 23, 2020

Despite these unprecedented times brought on by covid-19, the Boston Palestine Film Festival remains committed to our core mission of showcasing the extraordinary narrative of Palestinians through cinema and art. We’ve been quiet…

Standing in Solidarity – A Message from BPFF

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June 12, 2020

BPFF’s statement on our commitment to anti-racism.

Our Call for Entries is Now Open for 2020

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March 1, 2020

Submissions for 2020 are now open.

Palestinians, Live! Returns for a Fifth Year – Tickets Now on Sale

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December 19, 2019

An evening of true and compelling stories told by Palestinians at OBERON January 19, 2020.

2019 Audience Award Winners Announced

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November 2, 2019

The Boston Palestine Film Festival has announced the winners of its 2019 Audience Awards.

Mats Grorud: “Certain Stories were Told and Retold and Became Collective… That Sparked My Idea to Make This Film”

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October 26, 2019

We spoke with director Mats Grorud in advance of Sunday’s screening of his film The Tower, the festival Closing Film.

Mariam Dwedar: “I Wanted to Make a Film About This Amazing Factory Where… They Continue to Produce This Hugely Iconic Palestinian Symbol”

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October 25, 2019

One visit to the Hirbawi factory in Hebron where the iconic, authentic Palestinian kuffiyeh scarves are made convinced Mariam Dwedar to return one day and make a film about it.

Ahmed Mansour: “This Is an American Story, and It Took Someone Coming From Gaza to Tell It”

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October 21, 2019

We spoke with Ahmed Mansour, Palestinian filmmaker from Gaza, to learn the back story of his work following Father Khader El-Yaateem’s campaign for NY City Council to make his film, Brooklyn, Inshallah.

Amal Ramsis: “I wanted to convey that Arabs Also Went to in Europe to Fight Fascism During the Spanish Civil War”

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October 20, 2019

We spoke with Egyptian filmmaker Amal Ramsis ahead of Sunday’s screening of her film, You Come From Far Away.

BPFF Announces Program for Its Thirteenth Season

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September 12, 2019

And the Opening Film is…

13th Annual Boston Palestine Film Festival Opens Next Month

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September 9, 2019

BPFF returns for a 13th season.

Arab Film Week Returns With an Expanded Edition June 7-16

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May 13, 2019

This year’s festival features 8 films from 7 countries.

Fourth Annual Arab Film Week Takes Place June 7-16, 2019

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May 4, 2019

The dates for this year’s Arab Film Week are announced.

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