Film Screening: Roshmia

The film screening will take place on Monday, 20 November at 7:00 pm.

In Roshmia, the last natural valley in Haifa, an elderly Palestinian couple prepares a final standoff with the local authorities to maintain their way of life.

Yousef and Amna are both around 80. For more than 50 years, they’ve been living in a decaying house made of corrugated iron and canvas in the Roshmia Valley in Haifa. Now that the city is expanding, the quiet is frequently broken by the rumble of a passing truck. A new road is being built, so the authorities are forcing the elderly couple to move out. They have no children and they get few visitors – except for the now constant stream of journalists who question them about their situation. Meanwhile, demolition day is drawing ever closer, and the tension is mounting.

About the director

Salim Abu Jabal, born in the Occupied Golan Heights, studied theatre and Arabic literature at the University of Haifa. He began his career as a journalist and film critic before moving to TV and cinema. In 2005, he founded the 'Films from behind the wall' festival, focusing on Palestinian cinema from the West Bank and Gaza. In 2013, he established a CineClub promoting arthouse and independent cinema in Haifa, Ramallah, Gaza, Bethlehem, and Jenin. His acclaimed feature 'Roshmia' (2015) received 13 international awards, including the "Special Jury Prize" at the Dubai Int'l Film Festival and the "Golden Oasis" at the Gabes Int'l Arab Film Festival.

Attention!

The screenings are open to everyone, but please note that our library has limited seats and we work on a first-come, first-served basis. Our doors open at 6:30PM and the screening starts at 7:00 PM or earlier in case the space reaches its full capacity. Thank you for understanding and see you on Monday!