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Update on This Year’s Film Festival
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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…

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Standing in Solidarity – A Message from BPFF
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BPFF’s statement on our commitment to anti-racism.

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Our Call for Entries is Now Open for 2020
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Submissions for 2020 are now open.

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Palestinians, Live! Returns for a Fifth Year – Tickets Now on Sale
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An evening of true and compelling stories told by Palestinians at OBERON January 19, 2020.

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

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Mats Grorud: “Certain Stories were Told and Retold and Became Collective… That Sparked My Idea to Make This Film”
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We spoke with director Mats Grorud in advance of Sunday’s screening of his film The Tower, the festival Closing Film.

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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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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.

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

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

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BPFF Announces Program for Its Thirteenth Season
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And the Opening Film is…

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13th Annual Boston Palestine Film Festival Opens Next Month
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BPFF returns for a 13th season.

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Arab Film Week Returns With an Expanded Edition June 7-16
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This year’s festival features 8 films from 7 countries.

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Fourth Annual Arab Film Week Takes Place June 7-16, 2019
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The dates for this year’s Arab Film Week are announced.

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Our Call for Entries is Now Open for 2019
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Submissions for 2019 are now open.

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BPFF Presents Amal Murkus: Voice of Palestine March 9
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BPFF proudly presents an evening of exceptional Palestinian music at the Berklee Performance Center March 9, 2019.

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TIPS ON VIEWING THIS YEAR’S VIRTUAL FESTIVAL

Which films screen on which days?

All films offered virtually can be viewed any time during the 10 days.

Can I view films virtually even if I live outside the Boston area?

Yes. Please be advised that some films have georestrictions set by the filmmaker or distributor. Each film’s georestriction is specified in its listing.

I have a ticket, now how do I view the film?

Once the festival opens, on October 13 at 6 pm, the ticket unlocks the film and makes it available for viewing. You’ll be able to watch all virtual screenings via Apple TV, Roku, and Android TV as well as screencasting from your PC or mobile device.

After I’ve started a film, can I pause it or will I lose access?

Yes, you can pause the film.

How long do I have to view the film?

From the moment you unlock a film, you have 48 hours to finish viewing it.

Where can I get support if problems arise?

On the BPFF Virtual Festival page, click on the Need Help? button in the top right-hand corner. Click to see FAQs and launch live help via Chat.

Can I use my 3 Film Pass or Full Festival Pass to attend a live screening?

No, live screenings require purchase of a separate ticket.

 

Still have questions?

Email us at info@bostonpalestinefilmfest.org.