The term Nakba (“Catastrophe”) refers to the ethnic cleansing of Palestinian Arabs through their violent displacement and dispossession of land, property and possessions, with the establishment of the State of Israel on May 14, 1948. The film “Farha” is set around this time and provides a cinematic look at the horrific events in historic Palestine. 

This film has experienced tremendous opposition from the Zionist lobby. For example, the film is said to be intended “to incite hatred against Israeli soldiers” according to Israeli politicians and has been pulled out of numerous theaters. A film screening was also recently scheduled at the University of Groningen, but it was also canceled because it was deemed inappropriate. The occasion was Anti-Apartheid Week at the university, a time when student groups traditionally host film screenings on various social justice issues. Previous events have focused on topics such as the war in Ukraine and the Lebanese civil war, all without incident.

At Zienema, however, we refuse to participate in this kind of censorship and therefore screen this film, which has an incredibly important story. Because the Nakba is not something that only happened in 1948, it is something that persists to this day.

This evening will be a benefit, with 50% of the proceeds from ticket sales going to Palestinian Aid Support.

-Hilde

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