Selfie Zein

2019 | Narrative Short | 11 min
by Amira Diab
SYNOPSIS

Zein, a young Palestinian woman from Bethlehem, is determined to pray in the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem after Trump’s announcement recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

SUMMARY

Zein, a young Palestinian woman from Bethlehem, is determined to pray in the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem after Trump’s announcement recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. It’s only 8.8 KM from her hometown, but the obstacles en route are endless. The disruptive journey forces Zein to use her creativity to transform herself.

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