Surrey Palestine Film Festival

A brand-new film festival celebrating Palestinian film, arts, and culture.

This is a full day event with a carefully chosen programme of features, shorts and documentary films from a variety of critically acclaimed filmmakers. In addition, you will be able to taste the cuisine of Palestine through a selection of delicious finger foods and be entertained by live Middle Eastern instrumental music. Linking the story of Christmas to its origins in Palestine, we will also have stalls showcasing artisanal, handcrafted, and fine food products offering you a wide array of unique gifts for your loved ones.

The films are heartwarming, thought provoking and offer a glimpse into the multi-faceted nature of Palestine, its culture, and its people.

A day for film enthusiasts, those who know, or want to learn about this little understood part of the Middle East, Christmas shoppers looking for unique gifts and families & friends who want an immersive experience of Palestinian culture.

Be a part of the first ever Surrey Palestine Film Festival – the perfect way to start off your holiday season!

Programme for the day:

10:30 – 12:00: Documentary film – Gaza

12:00 – 13.00: Lunch – Browse our stalls, taste Palestinian cuisine and find unique gifts for your loved ones.

13.00 – 14.40: A collection of short film screenings –  Maradona’s Legs, Wall Piano, The Present, Ave Maria, The Boy and The Soldier – Imagine.

14:40 – 15.00: Browse our stalls, taste delicious Palestinian finger food and find unique gifts for your loved ones.

15.00 – 16.40: Feature film – The Idol

16.40 – 17.20: Browse our stalls, taste delicious Palestinian finger food and find unique gifts for your loved ones.

17:20 – 19.00: Spoken Word Poetry by Yomn al Kaisi  and Live Traditional Music by Oud player Rihab Azar. Q&A panel discussion with film maker Maya Sanbar, poet Yomn al Kaisi and Palestian ambassador Dr. Husam Zomlot.

19:00 – 20:40: Feature film – Wajib

Click here for detailed programme and movie trailers

Ticket Price Information:

Entrance tickets allow you to come and go throughout the day, and watch one film or all the films – as you like
Entrance ticket cost £20 or £15 for under 25s, free for children under 12:

Food, Drinks and Merchandise:
Eat, drink, do your Christmas shopping – our lunchtime offerings are available to all and are not included with the entrance ticket.

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