A photograph of two Palestinian young boys sitting together on a couch. The older boy on the right is wearing a plaid shirt and appears to be using sign language towards the camera, while the younger boy on the left in a yellow t-shirt with "ROCK" printed on it has his hand near his mouth in a shy pose. They're seated on what looks like a dark velvet couch with decorative fringe trim against a plain white wall.

Falasteen On Film Accessible Shorts

About Falasteen On Film Accessible Shorts

A selection of shorts centring d/Deaf communities, preceded by non-verbal sensory workshops led by Sarah Hamilton-Baker. All films include descriptive subtitles and BSL.

11.30am - Non-verbal movement workshop
An entirely non-verbal workshop using play, clowning, dance like movements and expression to communicate a story/feeling. 

11.45am - Mira el Silencio (dir: Santiago Zermeño, 29 mins)
A group of deaf people explore Mexican Sign Language through poetic creation.

12.15pm - Short break 

12.30pm - Non-verbal sensory workshop
Using non-verbal sensory play we’ll explore how sounds can be visualised or felt. We will draw, play with sand and bubbles and feel vibrations through speakers. 

12.45pm - Vibrations from Gaza (dir: Rehab Nazzal, 16 mins) + Cassette Condition (dir: Haneen, 5 mins)
Short documentary that offers a glimpse into the resilience of Palestinian Deaf children in Gaza. Also includes 5 minute animated short Cassette Condition. 

Falasteen On Film is a community cinema group that showcases a wide breadth of Palestinian cinema across Birmingham. Join them this Jan and Feb for a selection of shorts and features, each screening paired with drop-in workshops and priced as Pay What You Choose. 
 

Booking info

To book Accessible tickets and free Companion tickets, please visit our Accessible Bookings page. Companion tickets will initially show a standard ticket price, but once your account is set-up and you are logged in, this will be reduced to £0 at checkout.

Duration includes trailers, adverts and any Q&A/panel. For events such as NT Live, Colour Box and Reel & Meal there will be minimal advertising. We do not admit latecomers after the main feature has started and we have a limited food & drink policy.

MAC’s cinema programme has been generously supported by BFI Film Audience Network and Film Hub Midlands.

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