Using rough, homemade boards and precious professional ones brought in by groups such as surfing 4 peace, these determined nonconformists find relief from the hopelessness of their situation in the waves. Dec 15, 2016 gaza surf club premiered at the 2016 toronto international film festival. Sep 27, 2012 their surfboards are new and modern, courtesy of surfing 4 peace and gaza surf relief, two international efforts launched in 2007 to support the gaza surfers with equipment and persontoperson outreach. Whether its admirable wishfulfillment or just plain dishonest, mickey yamine and phillip gnadts gaza surf club is a feelgood documentary that wants to beand is about beingdistracted from injustice. Oct 15, 2017 gaza surf club gaza surf club directed by philip gnadt, mickey yamine.
Gaza surf club the sea is the psyco therapist for 2 million people duration. Germany, palestine, usa 2016 87 mins arabic, english color. Nov 06, 2016 a day later, back at the beach, members of the gaza surf club gather within view of abu ghanims house. In a country locked between egypt and israel, gaza s youth are drawn to their beaches. Film festival diritti umani lugano recommended for you. In a state where surfing equipment is contraband, one young man dreams of crafting his own boards, while a teen girl resists. Gaza surf club is a 2016 german documentary film directed by philip gnadt and mickey yamine. As a young child living in the gaza strip, she garnered media attention for her formidable skills on a surfboard, but now that shes an adolescent, she is no longer allowed to surf in public. Abu ghanim is featured in a german documentary called gaza surf club thats making the rounds at film festivals this year.
Aug 09, 2016 published on aug 9, 2016 this handsome and heartfelt documentary takes us into the world of the gaza strips surfing enthusiasts, and reveals a formidable resilience pulsing within a beleaguered. Consider sabah, the 15yearold girl whos easily the most compelling subject in philip gnadt and mickey yamines gaza surf club. Gaza surf club to screen at goethe institute egypt today. The documentary gaza surf club is a necessary reminder to. Together with mickey yamine little bridge pictures he has been pursuing gaza surf club since 2012. Weary of the daily state of emergency they seek meaning and perspective to their lives through surfing.
While the young people of gaza lack job prospects and suffer the indignities of. The films release in germany in early 2017 is likely to prefigure a wider international. His latest productions include the last compartment 2016, gaza surf club 2016 and print the legend preproduction. Gaza surf club premiered at the 2016 toronto international film festival. Gaza surf club is a wavecentric window into life in the gaza strip. His latest productions include the last compartment 2016, gaza surf club 2016. But in gaza surf club 2016 there is little mention of the blockade or the occupation. Though it made its debut at the 2016 toronto film festival, gaza surf club isnt the first time that the resilience of these men and women has been captured on film.
He founded the berlinbased production company little bridge pictures in 20, together with fellows andreas schaap and benny theisen. Gaza surf club 2016 in a country locked between egypt and israel, gazas youth are drawn to their beaches. World premiere toronto international film festival, canada 2016 best of fests, idfa, netherlands european premiere 2016 hawaii iff, usa 2016 calgary underground ff, canada 2016 honolulu surf film festival, usa 2016 dubai iff, u. He founded the production company substanz film in 2003 while also working as a freelance director for corporate and documentary films. Tiff docsdirectors philip gnadt and mickey yamine have ridden the big wave with this superb documentary about the efforts to create a surfing community in the gaza strip. The film s release in germany in early 2017 is likely to prefigure a wider international. Netherlands 17 november 2016 international documentary festival amsterdam united arab emirates december 2016.
Mar 30, 2017 gaza surf club, a new documentary by philip gnadt and mickey yamine premiering today on sundance now and set in the embattled sliver of territory known as the gaza strip, revels in its juxtapositions. Oct 17, 2016 gaza surf club the sea is the psyco therapist for 2 million people duration. The 2016 germanarabic documentary gaza surf club will be screening at the goethe institute in cairo on april 15. Gaza surf club 2016 nr hd 1 hour 27 minutes documentaries trapped in the worlds largest openair prison and ruled by war, a new generation is drawn to the beaches. One of the things we hear in toronto was that weve managed to humanize people that are often thought of as less than. In 2019, with the official opening of their cinema in alserkal avenue, the cinema akil space has become reel palestines home. The resilience of gaza s population is revealed through the strips surfing enthusiasts. His graduation film zwolf seiten earned him the award at the independent days karlsruhe 2010. Gaza is a small strip of land with a population of 1.
Trapped between israel and egypt and ruled by the hamas, a young generation is drawn to the beaches. How young palestinians find a break in times of war. Gazas surfer girl hangs up her board and not by choice npr. In 2010, he completed his graduation film tropic of bear, which won an honourable mention at festival del film in locarno and was aired on german tv.
Focusing on the story of two individuals, gaza surf club tells the story. Video archive for the film gaza surf club, which has a domestic theatrical release in the year of 2016. Trapped in the worlds largest openair prison and ruled by war, a new generation is drawn to the beaches. Gaza surf club became a documentary film directed by philip gnat and mickey yamine. Philip gnadt and mickey yamine documentary 87 mins 2016 palestine germany arabic with english subtitles minnesota premiere. But gaza is also bordered by the mediterranean, and the seas majestic white caps are drawing a new generation to the countrys coastline.
Gaza surf clubs earnest cast, inspiring story, and gorgeous cinematography makes it worthy of a spot on your watchlist. While it is a niche sport getting surfboards in is a struggle surfing in the mediterranean is a fantastic contrast to gaza s intolerable conditions, and the subject has made for an exhilarating film. Wedged between israel and egypt, it is isolated from the outside world and, as a result of israels ongoing occupation, the areas 26 miles of coastline no longer services ships. May 31, 2017 but in gaza surf club 2016 there is little mention of the blockade or the occupation.
Gaza surf club amateur sports team facebook 411 photos. Published on aug 9, 2016 this handsome and heartfelt documentary takes us into the world of the gaza strips surfing enthusiasts, and reveals a formidable resilience pulsing within a. Tutti film completi trovati su youtube buona visione. Focusing on the bourgeoning surfing culture in the gaza strip, the film follows three interconnected individuals. Directed by philip gnadt and mickey yamine, this documentary arose from an interest in documenting the youth culture of gaza, evolving to focus on a specific subculture who has found an interesting niche, enabling them some sense of freedom in. There is currently one video available for the film, of which one and only one is a trailer, as listed below.
Gaza surf club lets the disparity between the hawaiian island s bluegreen paradise and the gray ruins of ibrahims hometown speak for itself. Mar 29, 2017 focusing on the story of two individuals, gaza surf club tells the story of 23yearold ibrahim arafat and 15yearold sabah abu ghanem. Gaza surf club gaza surf club directed by philip gnadt, mickey yamine. Since 2016, reel palestine has partnered with cinema akil, an independent cinema platform that brings quality films from across the world to the audiences in the uae, as programmatic partners.
Gaza surf club lets the disparity between the hawaiian islands bluegreen paradise and the gray ruins of ibrahims hometown speak for itself. His latest productions include the last compartment 2016, gaza surf club 2016 and print the legend pre production. Their surfboards are new and modern, courtesy of surfing 4 peace and gaza surf relief, two international efforts launched in 2007 to support the gaza surfers with equipment and persontoperson outreach. Gaza surf club tells its stories through some appealing characters. Documentary completed 2016 trapped in the worlds largest openair prison and ruled by war, a new generation is drawn to the beaches. Philip gnadt, mickey yamine 2016 crammed into a dilapidated car, a group of young men with surfboards drive to the coast through the bombedout streets of gaza city. Where did you get the idea to make a film about gaza and the surfers scene over there.
Gaza surf club directors say aleppo is the new gaza. Reviewed at dubai film festival arabian nights, dec. While it is a niche sport getting surfboards in is a struggle surfing in the mediterranean is a fantastic contrast to gazas intolerable conditions, and the subject has made for an exhilarating film. A documentary on surfers in gaza by philipp gnadt director. It was screened in the documentaries section at the 2016. It was screened in the documentaries section at the 2016 toronto international film festival. Balanced, soft, curious and critical this beautifully shot and scored film is an educational experience, but never judgmental. Surf programming and equipment distribution in gaza is run by explore corps, the u. As a young child living in the gaza strip, she garnered media attention for her formidable skills on a surfboard, but now that shes an adolescent, she is no longer allowed to surf. Based on true cases, the film places viewers in olgas shoes with subtle lowfrequency vibrations and noir imagery. In 2010, he completed his graduation film tropic of bear, which won an. The directing duo of philip gnadt and mickey yamine have done an. But gaza is also bordered by the mediterranean, and the seas majestic white caps are drawing a new generation to the countrys.
Ever since, he has been producing numerous films and tv commercials in cairo and berlin. Its a poignant picture that shows palestinian youth trying against the odds to do something with their lives. Long before gnadt and yamine began shooting their documentary, photographer alice martins had already begun her own photographic documentation of the same group of surfers. In the occupied gaza strip, young palestinians get a taste of the freedom they lack through surf. It premiered in 2016 in germany, and features ibrahim arafat, youssef abu ghanen, sabah abu ghanem, ali erheem, mathew olsen, moody alryashi, rajab abu ghanem, ahmed abu hassira, and mohammad abu jayab.
Documentary gaza surf club 2016 will be screened by the royal film commission jordan on their facebook page on thursday 15 may at 4pm cairo time. One of the things we hear in toronto was that weve managed to humanize people. The toronto international film festival has nearly completed its slate announcement this year expect a few stragglers to be announced in the coming days, but this is about the size of it. Ibrahim arafat, a young man in his twenties with two day jobs, would like to make surf boards in gaza, but materials are scarce. Gaza surf club 2016 the resilience of gaza s population is revealed through this documentary, which focuses on the world of the strips surfing enthusiasts. Apr 19, 2017 the new documentary gaza surf club highlights how the simplest human right, freedom, is a luxury for these teens and others living in gaza, who attempt to enjoy water sports while living in a. Sick of occupation and political gridlock, they find their own personal freedom in the waves of the. See an exclusive clip from the new documentary gaza surf club, which explores the world of surfers on the gaza strip. Away from the rubble left by a decade of airstrikes, young palestinians find new freedom surfing the gaza strips 26mile coastline.
World premiere toronto international film festival, canada 2016 best of fests, idfa, netherlands european premiere 2016 hawaii iff, usa 2016. Arafat, mohammed abu jayab, sabah abu ghanem, matthew olsen. Directed by philip gnadt and mickey yamine, this documentary arose from an interest in documenting the youth culture of gaza, evolving to focus on a specific subculture who has found an interesting nic. Some of their boards and wetsuits have been donated. Trapped in the worlds largest openair prison and ruled by war, a new generation is. The young man dreams of escaping wartorn palestine to work amongst the surfers in surfings homeland, hawaii. Gaza surf club 2016 stream and watch online moviefone. A portrait of life in gaza through the eyes of a group of young palestinian surfers who find freedom in riding the waves off the coast of this troubled territory. Documentary germany a little bridge pictures, westdeutscher rundfunk production. See also edit god went surfing with the devil, a related documentary film. Nov 10, 2016 video archive for the film gaza surf club, which has a domestic theatrical release in the year of 2016.
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