From ruins to reel: Palestinian women filmmakers tell Gaza’s stories of survival
Palestinian women filmmakers are documenting the realities of war in Gaza through five documentaries exploring hunger, displacement, disability, grief and resilience The films premiered at the second Gaza International Women’s Film Festival, highlighting personal stories of survival and the devastating human cost of conflict The newly launched Gaza Cinema Academy aims to train young women filmmakers and connect their work with international festivals, distributors and audiences despite severe resource constraints The film was among five documentaries by Palestinian women screened on Monday at the opening of the second Gaza International Women’s Film Festival, which also marked the official launch of the Gaza Cinema Academy. “The idea for the film stems from a personal experience and a true story,” Abu Qass told Al Jazeera, describing a project rooted in the daily realities of…