Sunday, January 26, 6:30 p.m. | Exiled above the arctic circle in Norway and refusing to accept the boundaries imposed by international politics and rigid bureaucracy, Palestinian filmmaker Mohamed Jabaly insists on telling heartfelt stories from his hometown Gaza. Despite his statelessness and having only limited connection to his family abroad, he manages to channel support from friends and his own creativity, adhering to his motto LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL. And throughout it all, he fights for his rights with integrity, community, and a smile for the world. (CPFF)

Awards & Nominations

Winner - Best Directing, International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam 
Winner - Best Film, Prague One World Film Festival

Related Event: Chicago Palestine Film Festival Presents: FROM GROUND ZERO

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