Under the common themes of loss, belonging, heritage, and national identity, this retrospective of Larissa Sansour's work explores different aspects of Palestinian memory and the nation. Including her captivating, science-fiction trilogy and In Vitro her newest work of narrative liberation, this collection of films comes from one of Palestine's most skilled artists and filmmakers.
After viewing her films, make time to watch the prerecorded discussion with Sansour, which took place just days before the start of the AFFC.
A Space Exodus, 2008
Nation Estate, 2012
In the Future They Ate From the Finest Porcelain, 2015
In Vitro, 2019
In Vitro is set in the aftermath of an eco-disaster. An abandoned nuclear reactor under the biblical town of Bethlehem has been converted into an enormous orchard. Using heirloom seeds collected in the final days before the apocalypse, a group of scientists are preparing to replant the soil above. In the hospital wing of the underground compound, the orchard’s ailing founder, 70-year-old Dunia is lying on her deathbed, and 30-year-old Alia comes to visit her. Alia was born underground as part of a comprehensive cloning program and has never seen the town she’s destined to rebuild.
About the Filmmakers
Larissa Sansour is a Palestinian artist/director. Central to her work is the tug and pull between fiction and reality. In her recent works, she uses science fiction to address social and political issues. Working mainly with film, Sansour also produces installations, photos, and sculptures. Sansour’s work is shown in film festivals and museums worldwide. In 2019, she represents Denmark at the 58th Venice Biennial. She has shown her work at Tate Modern, MoMA, Centre Pompidou, and the Istanbul Biennial as well as the Berlinale, Rotterdam International Film Festival, and BFI London Film Festival. Recent solo exhibitions include Bluecoat in Liverpool, Dar El-Nimer in Beirut, and Nikolaj Kunsthal in Copenhagen. Sansour lives and works in London.
Søren Lind is a Danish author, director and scriptwriter. With a background in philosophy, Lind wrote books on mind and understanding before turning to film and fiction. He has published novels, short story collections, and several children’s books. Lind screens and exhibits his films at museums, galleries, and film festivals worldwide. Recent venues and festivals include the 58th Venice Bienniale, MoMA, Barbican, Nikolaj Kunsthal, Berlinale, and the International Film Festival Rotterdam.
- Year2019
- Runtime28 minutes
- LanguageArabic
- CountryPalestine, Denmark, UK
- DirectorLarissa Sansour, Søren Lind
- ScreenwriterSøren Lind
- ProducerAli Roche
- CastHiam Abbass, Maisa Abd Elhadi, Marah Abu Srour
- CinematographerAnna Valdez Hanks
- MusicNiklas Schak
Under the common themes of loss, belonging, heritage, and national identity, this retrospective of Larissa Sansour's work explores different aspects of Palestinian memory and the nation. Including her captivating, science-fiction trilogy and In Vitro her newest work of narrative liberation, this collection of films comes from one of Palestine's most skilled artists and filmmakers.
After viewing her films, make time to watch the prerecorded discussion with Sansour, which took place just days before the start of the AFFC.
A Space Exodus, 2008
Nation Estate, 2012
In the Future They Ate From the Finest Porcelain, 2015
In Vitro, 2019
In Vitro is set in the aftermath of an eco-disaster. An abandoned nuclear reactor under the biblical town of Bethlehem has been converted into an enormous orchard. Using heirloom seeds collected in the final days before the apocalypse, a group of scientists are preparing to replant the soil above. In the hospital wing of the underground compound, the orchard’s ailing founder, 70-year-old Dunia is lying on her deathbed, and 30-year-old Alia comes to visit her. Alia was born underground as part of a comprehensive cloning program and has never seen the town she’s destined to rebuild.
About the Filmmakers
Larissa Sansour is a Palestinian artist/director. Central to her work is the tug and pull between fiction and reality. In her recent works, she uses science fiction to address social and political issues. Working mainly with film, Sansour also produces installations, photos, and sculptures. Sansour’s work is shown in film festivals and museums worldwide. In 2019, she represents Denmark at the 58th Venice Biennial. She has shown her work at Tate Modern, MoMA, Centre Pompidou, and the Istanbul Biennial as well as the Berlinale, Rotterdam International Film Festival, and BFI London Film Festival. Recent solo exhibitions include Bluecoat in Liverpool, Dar El-Nimer in Beirut, and Nikolaj Kunsthal in Copenhagen. Sansour lives and works in London.
Søren Lind is a Danish author, director and scriptwriter. With a background in philosophy, Lind wrote books on mind and understanding before turning to film and fiction. He has published novels, short story collections, and several children’s books. Lind screens and exhibits his films at museums, galleries, and film festivals worldwide. Recent venues and festivals include the 58th Venice Bienniale, MoMA, Barbican, Nikolaj Kunsthal, Berlinale, and the International Film Festival Rotterdam.
- Year2019
- Runtime28 minutes
- LanguageArabic
- CountryPalestine, Denmark, UK
- DirectorLarissa Sansour, Søren Lind
- ScreenwriterSøren Lind
- ProducerAli Roche
- CastHiam Abbass, Maisa Abd Elhadi, Marah Abu Srour
- CinematographerAnna Valdez Hanks
- MusicNiklas Schak