The Story of Jenin

A documentary by Ehab Ghafri about the Jenin refugee camp.  Additional details about the documentary below. 

On Friday August 28th, we will host a screening of "The Story of Jenin", in the Wibar in Leiden. The director, Ehab Ghafri, will join us after the screening to discuss his documentary. 

The event will start at 18:00, and people will have plenty of time to enjoy the culinary arts of Baytna Cafe from The Hague, a cozy café inspired by Palestinian roots and global flavors. The screening itself starts at 19:00, and the discussion follows at 20:15 after a short break. 

Besides food from Baytna, we will also have a stand with BDS information, and Fairtrade Palestine will be selling Palestinian products again!

Additional information on the documentary:

The film sheds light on the Jenin refugee camp, exploring the suffering of its refugee residents and the difficulties of life given the limited space and resources. It provides a picture of the daily struggles of the residents, including the cessation of support and supplies by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). Despite all the existing challenges, the camp's residents strive to move forward in their lives, living between death and hope.

The film is depicting the lives of Palestinians inside the Jenin camp and its city over the past two years. The Jenin camp is located in the northern part of the West Bank and is home to approximately 16,000 people. The film aims to document the lives of Palestinians in the camp in 2024 and 2025, highlighting their daily struggles and the ongoing hardships they face.

Poster

The poster is designed by LPC member Sorin. Original art "Bending Toward the Sun" by Yazan Abu Salameh, adapted with permission. More information about the painting here.