Vibrations from Gaza
This film offers an insight into the experiences of deaf children in the colonized and confined coastal territory of Gaza, Palestine, particularly the violence to which they are subjected by Israeli military operations. Born and raised under the frequent onslaught of the occupying forces, children Amani, Musa, Israa and others recite vivid memories of their experiences of bombardment and the constant presence of military drones in their skies. The children describe their perceptions of missile flames through vibrations in the air, the trembling of the ground and the resonance of collapsing buildings. The film also asks whether the children's deafness is natural or a consequence of Israel's use of sonic weapons.
| Directors | Rehab Nazzal, Rehab Nazzal |
| Actors | Plein(s) Écran(s), Plein(s) Écran(s) |
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Recipient of the Iris Award for Best Documentary Short at the latest Gala Québec Cinéma, this work by Rehab Nazzal exemplifies one of the greatest strengths of short films: their ability to reflect the immediate state of our fractured world. Vibrations from Gaza invites viewers to feel and understand Gaza in a new way. The film's approach goes beyond merely introducing the audience to deaf Palestinian children; it captures the soul of a region devastated by conflict while highlighting the resilience of its people, offering an intimate and authentic perspective on Gaza, its inhabitants, and their daily struggles.
Born out of the urgency to tell a story too often reduced to numbers, Vibrations from Gaza delves into the scars left by Israeli apartheid, the invisible wounds, and the enduring hopes of a territory that, despite isolation and oppression, continues to resonate with the vitality of its residents. By amplifying the voices of the unheard, sharing individual stories, and showcasing the collective resilience of a population yearning for freedom, this film is both profoundly moving and urgently relevant in the current context of genocide. Through this project, Rehab Nazzal does more than document a reality; she amplifies Gaza’s voice into a universal echo, a call for peace and human solidarity. Will this call finally be heard?
Ariane Roy-Poirier
General Manager and Artistic Director
Plein(s) Écran(s)
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Français
17 mn
Language: Français -
English
17 mn
Language: English
- Année 2023
- Pays Quebec
- Durée 17
- Producteur Rehab Nazzal
- Langue Palestinian Sign Language
- Sous-titres English, French
- Résumé court This film explores the experiences of deaf children in Gaza, marked by bombardments, drones and Israeli military operations.
- Mention festival Best Short Documentary - Prix Iris 2024
- Ordre 1
Recipient of the Iris Award for Best Documentary Short at the latest Gala Québec Cinéma, this work by Rehab Nazzal exemplifies one of the greatest strengths of short films: their ability to reflect the immediate state of our fractured world. Vibrations from Gaza invites viewers to feel and understand Gaza in a new way. The film's approach goes beyond merely introducing the audience to deaf Palestinian children; it captures the soul of a region devastated by conflict while highlighting the resilience of its people, offering an intimate and authentic perspective on Gaza, its inhabitants, and their daily struggles.
Born out of the urgency to tell a story too often reduced to numbers, Vibrations from Gaza delves into the scars left by Israeli apartheid, the invisible wounds, and the enduring hopes of a territory that, despite isolation and oppression, continues to resonate with the vitality of its residents. By amplifying the voices of the unheard, sharing individual stories, and showcasing the collective resilience of a population yearning for freedom, this film is both profoundly moving and urgently relevant in the current context of genocide. Through this project, Rehab Nazzal does more than document a reality; she amplifies Gaza’s voice into a universal echo, a call for peace and human solidarity. Will this call finally be heard?
Ariane Roy-Poirier
General Manager and Artistic Director
Plein(s) Écran(s)
-
Français
Duration: 17 minutesLanguage: Français17 mn -
English
Duration: 17 minutesLanguage: English17 mn
- Année 2023
- Pays Quebec
- Durée 17
- Producteur Rehab Nazzal
- Langue Palestinian Sign Language
- Sous-titres English, French
- Résumé court This film explores the experiences of deaf children in Gaza, marked by bombardments, drones and Israeli military operations.
- Mention festival Best Short Documentary - Prix Iris 2024
- Ordre 1
