57 min
Mohammed Alatar
Documentary
2008 - Palestine
Canadian Premiere
“The air above Jerusalem is filled with prayers and dreams, Like air above cities with heavy industry, Hard to breathe From time to time a new shipment of history arrives.”
Yehuda Amichai
The latest shipment of history is the Israeli occupation. In 1948, the western part of the Jerusalem fell under Israeli control, and in 1967, the eastern part fell under Israeli occupation. Since then, Israel has pursued a policy of Judaizing the city, aiming to achieve "Jewish demographic superiority." Part of this policy is to drive Palestinian Muslims and Christians out of the city and at the same time deny their presence, history, and ties to the land. The film also touches upon the future of the city: without peace in Jerusalem, there is no peace for anyone.
Special Festival Award, 9th Cairo Television Film Festival, Egypt 2008
Co-presented by Images Festival
Screened with Sedition & A World Apart Within 15 Minutes