A Play Before The Bombs
Synopsis
Set in the al-Mishal Cultural Center in Gaza before it was destroyed by an Israeli air strike on August 9, 2018, A Play Before The Bombs is a story that unfolds over a 4 year period. The film follows Abeer Ahmed, a young woman growing up in the Jabaliya Refugee Camp, the largest refugee camp in Gaza, as she and the other members of her cast and crew prepare to put on a play that focuses on a Palestinian woman’s right to receive inheritance. While the content of the play is tailored towards fostering a cultural discussion among Palestinians, neither the play nor the playhouse can escape the omnipresence of the Israeli siege on Gaza. A siege that shatters literal buildings as well as the hopes and dreams of the performers and community members who take refuge within the walls of al-Mishal in search of artistic fulfillment.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Hill
- Original Score
- Eli Manos
- Original Title
- A Play Before The Bombs
- Country of Origin
- Palestinian Territory
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 13m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Hill
Eli Manos
Anne Paq
Roger Hill
Nitin Sawhney
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Hill
Director
Anne Paq
Director of Photography
Roger Hill
Editor
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What is A Play Before The Bombs about?
Set in the al-Mishal Cultural Center in Gaza before it was destroyed by an Israeli air strike on August 9, 2018, A Play Before The Bombs is a story that unfolds over a 4 year period. The film follows Abeer Ahmed, a young woman growing up in the Jabaliya Refugee Camp, the largest refugee camp in Gaza, as she and the other members of her cast and crew prepare to put on a play that focuses on a Palestinian woman’s right to receive inheritance. While the content of the play is tailored towards fostering a cultural discussion among Palestinians, neither the play nor the playhouse can escape the omnipresence of the Israeli siege on Gaza. A siege that shatters literal buildings as well as the hopes and dreams of the performers and community members who take refuge within the walls of al-Mishal in search of artistic fulfillment.
Who directed A Play Before The Bombs?
A Play Before The Bombs was directed by Roger Hill.
Who stars in A Play Before The Bombs?
The principal cast of A Play Before The Bombs includes Abeer Ahmed.
When was A Play Before The Bombs released and how long is it?
A Play Before The Bombs was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 13m.
Who composed the musical score for A Play Before The Bombs?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Play Before The Bombs was composed by Eli Manos.