News

We Remember: 1948-2018
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In commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Nakba, we have curated a program of films.

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Olio Culinary Collective Will Hold Benefit for BPFF May 7
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Submit your family recipe for Intifooda: A Liberation Kitchen to Benefit BPFF.

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Tickets Now on Sale for Annemarie Jacir’s Wajib
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A limited engagement of the Palestinian drama that’s sweeping the international festival circuit by storm…

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Palestinians, Live! Returns Jan 28 – Tickets Now on Sale
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An evening of true and compelling stories told by Palestinians at OBERON January 28, 2018.

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Tell Your Story at the Next ‘Palestinians, Live!’ Show in 2018
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Want to be a part of this popular live storytelling event?

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2017 Audience Awards Announced
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The Boston Palestine Film Festival has announced the winners of its 2017 Audience Awards.

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Exhibit of Embroidery by Clotilde Abudi to Continue Thru Nov. 4
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Come view the Boston Palestine Film Festival Banner!

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Deema Azar: “We Wanted to tell a Story of That Fateful Year, 1948”
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We reached out to Deema Azar, producer of THE PARROT, to learn more about this awardwinning drama short.

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Alaa Ashkar: “I Wanted to Tackle the Heritage of Fear from One Generation to Another and Its Consequences”
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We spoke with filmmaker Alaa Ashkar about how his experiences growing up as a Palestinian in the Galilee motivated him to make his film, YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOW.

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Wafa Ghnaim: “Tatreez is Home, Voice, Connection”
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We spoke with Wafa Ghnaim of Tatreez & Tea about the many shades of meaning of Palestinian embroidery (tatreez) as she prepares to come to Boston for BPFF’s Closing Celebration on 10/28.

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Mohamed Jabaly: “My Main Focus in AMBULANCE is…How to Live a Life Under These Circumstances”
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We spoke with Mohamed Jalaby about the making of his film Ambulance, a first-person documentary about Israel’s 2014 war on Gaza.

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Noora Husseini of Taita Leila: “Timeless Fashionable Culture”
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BPFF sat down with Taita Leila founder Noora Husseini recently to chat about the art of Palestinian embroidery.

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Clotilde Abudi: “I Hope My Embroidery and the Exhibit Will Bring Some Understanding to Others about the Long and Rich Heritage and Traditions of the Palestinian People”
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We reached out to Palestinian embroidery artist Clotilde Abudi to learn more about her embroidery art and particularly the special BPFF banner she has hand-stitched and given as a gift to the festival.

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Zena Agha: “I Came to See the Andala Café as Sami Herbawi’s Microcosmic Jerusalem until His Jerusalem is Returned to Him”
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We spoke with Zena Agha to learn what inspired her to make her new documentary short LITTLE JERUSALEM, which profiles the much-beloved Andala Café in Cambridge and its owner, Jerusalemite Sami Herbawi.

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Berber Verpoest: “We Called the Film HOME Because It’s About Three Palestinian Jerusalemites Who Want to Feel at Home, But They Cannot”
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We spoke with Berber Verpoest about his documentary short Home, which explores the challenging realities facing Palestinians who live in East Jerusalem through the eyes of three individual characters.

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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.