Palestinian Film Festival
1-11 May 2025
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Orange from Jaffa

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About
The Film

An Orange From Jaffa, directed by Mohammed Almughanni, won the International Grand Prix at the 2024 Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival. The film follows Mohammed, a Palestinian man trying to cross an Israeli checkpoint to reach his mother. Tension builds as his taxi driver, Farouk, discovers Mohammed has already failed to pass.

With standout performances from Samer Bisharat as Mohammed and Kamel El Basha as Farouk, the film explores the fear, uncertainty, and racial discrimination Palestinians face under occupation. Almughanni’s minimalist storytelling and Maciej Edelman’s intimate cinematography immerse viewers in the tense, urgent journey.

CLASSIFICATION

Unclassified 15+

RUNTIME

27

DIRECTOR

Mohammed Almugganni,

Showing
With

Thanks for Banking with us

Thank You for Banking with Us, is a compelling story of two sisters fighting to claim their inheritance amidst patriarchal laws and political tensions under occupation. Blending dark humor with feminist themes, the film highlights their journey of resilience and solidarity, offering a poignant exploration of systemic injustice and the enduring power of sisterly determination.