Saturday, April 26, 7:00 p.m. | Building on his 2002 film JENIN, JENIN, Mohammad Bakri revisits the Jenin refugee camp, reflecting on the devastation caused by Israel’s 2023 invasion. Divided into four parts, JANIN, JENIN reveals the personal toll of continuous conflict and challenges audiences to consider the deeper, human implications of enduring political struggle. Preceded by $17.74 (2024, dir. Justin Mashouf, 13 min.) and UPSHOT (2024, dir. Maha El Haj, 34 min.). This presentation will include a filmmaker Q&A.

Sold out! A limited first-come, first-served waitlist line will open at the box office one hour before the event. Any available tickets will be released to the waitlist when the event begins. Waitlist does not guarantee entry, limit one spot per person present. No email or phone reservations–must reserve in person. Read our full waitlist policy here.

Founded in 2001, the Chicago Palestine Film Festival (CPFF), a program of the Middle East Charitable and Cultural Society Inc., a non-profit organization, is an annual cultural event that serves as a vibrant platform for showcasing the rich and diverse narratives of Palestinian cinema. Film synopses provided by CPFF. Learn more at palestinefilmfest.com.

The Film Center is ADA accessible. This presentation will be projected without open captions. The theater is hearing-loop equipped. For accessibility requests, please email filmcenter@saic.edu