My Neighbourhood
Synopsis
Mohammed El Kurd is a Palestinian boy growing up in the neighbourhood of Sheikh Jarrah in the heart of East Jerusalem. When Mohammed turns 11, his family is forced to give up part of their home to Israeli settlers, who are leading a campaign of court-sanctioned evictions to guarantee Jewish control of the area. Shortly after their displacement, Mohammed’s family and other residents begin peacefully protesting against the evictions, determined not to lose their homes for good. In a surprising turn, they are quickly joined by scores of Israeli supporters who are horrified to see what is being done in their name. Among them is Jewish West Jerusalem resident Zvi Benninga and his sister Sara, who develop a strong relationship with Mohammed and his family as they take on a leading role in organizing the protests.
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My Neighbourhood - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-03-15
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Streaming Window: 335 DaysWarsaw Jewish Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 31, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 1, 2013
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julia Bacha, Rebekah Wingert-Jabi
- Screenplay & Story
- Rebekah Wingert-Jabi
- Original Score
- Kareem Roustom
- Original Title
- My Neighbourhood
- Country of Origin
- Israel, Palestinian Territory, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English, Hebrew
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- Just Vision, Doc Society
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julia Bacha, Rebekah Wingert-Jabi
Rebekah Wingert-Jabi
Kareem Roustom
Rebekah Wingert-Jabi, Geeta Gandbhir
Julia Bacha, Rebekah Wingert-Jabi, Ronit Avni
Department Leadership Roster
Julia Bacha
Producer
Rebekah Wingert-Jabi
Producer
Rebekah Wingert-Jabi
Writer
Rebekah Wingert-Jabi
Editor
Julia Bacha
Director
Rebekah Wingert-Jabi
Director
Kareem Roustom
Original Music Composer
Geeta Gandbhir
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Neighbourhood
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What is My Neighbourhood about?
Mohammed El Kurd is a Palestinian boy growing up in the neighbourhood of Sheikh Jarrah in the heart of East Jerusalem. When Mohammed turns 11, his family is forced to give up part of their home to Israeli settlers, who are leading a campaign of court-sanctioned evictions to guarantee Jewish control of the area. Shortly after their displacement, Mohammed’s family and other residents begin peacefully protesting against the evictions, determined not to lose their homes for good. In a surprising turn, they are quickly joined by scores of Israeli supporters who are horrified to see what is being done in their name. Among them is Jewish West Jerusalem resident Zvi Benninga and his sister Sara, who develop a strong relationship with Mohammed and his family as they take on a leading role in organizing the protests.
Who directed My Neighbourhood?
My Neighbourhood was directed by Julia Bacha, Rebekah Wingert-Jabi.
Who stars in My Neighbourhood?
The principal cast of My Neighbourhood includes Mohammed El Kurd, Zvi Benninga, Rifka El Kurd, Yonatan Yosef, Maher Hanoun.
When was My Neighbourhood released and how long is it?
My Neighbourhood was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 25m.
Who composed the musical score for My Neighbourhood?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Neighbourhood was composed by Kareem Roustom.