Co-presented by <a href="https://www.canadianarabinstitute.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Canadian Arab Institute</a> and <a href="http://www.faculty4palestine.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Faculty 4 Palestine</a><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/eventive-static/72fffaa5762f6787c1d6b3074061d5ec.png" width="443">

Experimental / Short - Palestine&nbsp; On June 9, 1967, Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser appeared on television and radio to inform the Egyptian citizens of their country’s defeat, and announced his resignation. For many, Nasser's speech was the first hint of loss and disillusionment with the pan-Arab vision he led. The video reconstruct Nasser's historic speech by weaving together clips of the speech found in Egyptian films and television series produced from 1972-2016. The project spotlights the challenges of addressing a historical-political event through artistic action. Usually associated with the work of the historian who sets out to produce knowledge and interpretation, these practices examine the complex process of creating and emptying meanings in visual systems of representation. Past Festivals2020 DOBRA - Int’l Experimental Film Festival, Official Selection (BR)2020 Paris Festival for Different and Experimental Cinema, Official Selection (FR)2020 Madrid Film Awards, Official Selection (ES)2020 Toronto Arab Film Festival, Official Selection (CA)2020 Haifa Independent Film Festival, Official Selection (PS)2020 Festival Cinematográfico de Mérida, Official Selection (MX)2020 Lisbon Film Rendezvous, Official Selection (PT)2019 Independent Shorts Awards, Award for Best Editing (US)And More <a href="https://www.essagrayeb.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Learn More</a>

Return of Osiris

Documentary - United States of America, United Kingdom , Palestine Municipal politics are challenging – especially for a city under occupation. Musa Hadid, the mayor of Ramallah, is on a mission to improve the lives of his citizens in the face of overwhelming odds. Whether he is addressing everyday concerns such as fixing sidewalks and planning Christmas celebrations, to pursuing of his ultimate goal of ending the occupation of Palestine, Mayor Hadid approaches his work with dignity, determination and care for the city he loves. The documentary is a close-up view of city life in occupied Ramallah. Past FestivalsTRUE/FALSE FILM FESTCPH:DOX (Winner, NEXT:WAVE Prize)FULL FRAME (Winner, Grand Jury Prize)SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVALHOT DOCSMARYLAND FILM FESTIVALNANTUCKET FILM FESTIVALWOODS HOLE FILM FESTIVALNEW ZEALAND FILM FESTIVAL <a href="http://www.davidosit.com/mayor/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Learn More</a>

Toronto Palestine Film Festival

Mayor w/ Return of Osiris