Away from the rubble left by a decade of airstrikes, young palestinians find new freedom surfing the gaza strips 26mile coastline. Explore the worlds largest surferrelated flick catalog. It was screened in the documentaries section at the 2016 toronto international film festival. Watch the trailer, check the dvd cover, and read the movie summary. Rawand is one of four girls learning to ride the waves of the gaza strip. Germany, palestine, usa 2016 87 mins arabic, english color. But in gaza surf club 2016 there is little mention of the blockade or the occupation. Gaza surf club 2016 stream and watch online the resilience of gazas population is revealed through this documentary, which focuses on the world of the strips surfing enthusiasts. Wedged between israel and egypt, it is isolated from the outside world and, as a result of israels ongoing occupation, the areas 26 miles of coastline no longer services ships. Sep 27, 2012 surf programming and equipment distribution in gaza is run by explore corps, the u. Beeilen sie sich, einfacher weg, um es zu bekommen. In a state where surfing equipment is contraband, one young man dreams of crafting his own boards, while a teen girl resists. World premiere toronto international film festival, canada 2016 best of. The house lights, if not the stars, shine bright at gazas.
Trapped in the worlds largest openair prison and ruled by war, a new generation is drawn to the beaches. A fly in the champagne full movie kelly slater, andy irons duration. How young palestinians find a break in times of war. Trapped between israel and egypt and ruled by the hamas, a young generation is drawn to the. Gaza surf club amateur sports team facebook 411 photos. She is transferred to a high security israeli womens prison where she. Mar 26, 2017 ganzer film gaza surf club stream deutsch anschauen. While it is a niche sport getting surfboards in is a struggle surfing in the mediterranean is a fantastic contrast to gazas intolerable conditions, and the subject has made for an exhilarating film. More than 3000 documentary film sheets on the mediterranean are available online click. His graduation film zwolf seiten earned him the award at the independent days karlsruhe 2010. For even when pseudoauthorities are forcing one to wear a hijab or bombs are falling over the seas, one cannot ignore the hearts desire to escapeor in the case of these young folks, to surf. While the young people of gaza lack job prospects and suffer the indignities of.
Trolls world tour straight to streaming sign of the times or the new normal. Selected festivalsawards world premiere toronto international film festival, canada 2016. Find the latest surf films and discover the classics. Synopsistrapped in the worlds largest openair prison and ruled by war, a new generation is drawn to the beaches. The documentary gaza surf club is a necessary reminder to. In april, explore corp offered to host one gaza surf club member in hawaii for a workshop, the first trip. The house lights, if not the stars, shine bright at gazas film festival. Gazas surfer girl hangs up her board and not by choice. Film gaza surf club movies that matter film festival.
He founded the production company substanz film in 2003 while also working as a freelance director for corporate and documentary films. Mar 29, 2017 for even when pseudoauthorities are forcing one to wear a hijab or bombs are falling over the seas, one cannot ignore the hearts desire to escapeor in the case of these young folks, to surf. Gaza surf club trailer festival 2016 tiff trailers. Its a poignant picture that shows palestinian youth trying against the odds to do something with their lives. Mar 30, 2017 gaza surf club, a new documentary by philip gnadt and mickey yamine premiering today on sundance now and set in the embattled sliver of territory known as the gaza strip, revels in its juxtapositions. Weary of the daily state of emergency they seek meaning and perspective to their lives through surfing. Ganzer film gaza surf club stream deutsch anschauen. His graduation film, zwolf seiten, won the audience award at karlsruhes. Together with mickey yamine little bridge pictures he has been pursuing gaza surf club since 2012. Gaza is a small strip of land with a population of 1. Gaza surf club, a new documentary by philip gnadt and mickey yamine premiering today on sundance now and set in the embattled sliver of territory known. A documentary on surfers in gaza by philipp gnadt director. A screening of idol, about the life of the palestinian singer mohammed assaf, on thursday at the opening of the.
Ibrahim arafat, a young man in his twenties with two day jobs, would like to make surf boards in gaza, but materials are scarce. Show your support for the most unique surf crew on earth, the gaza surf club. Apr 19, 2017 the new documentary gaza surf club highlights how the simplest human right, freedom, is a luxury for these teens and others living in gaza, who attempt to enjoy water sports while living in a. This premium american apparel tee features the gaza surf club logo, designed by graphic street artist extraordinaire, loic piedboeufboen, aka monk happynism. Oct 15, 2017 gaza surf club gaza surf club directed by philip gnadt, mickey yamine. There is currently one video available for the film, of which one and only one is a trailer, as listed below.
Nov 10, 2016 video archive for the film gaza surf club, which has a domestic theatrical release in the year of 2016. Oct 10, 2016 film gaza surf club european premiere at idfa 2016 young surfers cut off from the outside world in wartorn gaza try to make their dre. Though largely associated with the western worlds more casual and hedonistic interpretation of beach culture, in palestine surfing represents a form of everyday resistance, with surfers taking to the waves to drown out the everpresent din of war. Sick of occupation and political gridlock, they find their own personal freedom in the waves of the mediterranean they are the surfers of gaza. Arafat, mohammed abu jayab, sabah abu ghanem, matthew olsen. This handsome and heartfelt documentary takes us into the world of the gaza strips surfing enthusiasts, and reveals a formidable. Gaza surf club gaza surf club directed by philip gnadt, mickey yamine. Their equipment comes from abroad, but the gaza surfers surf with a flair that is entirely homegrown. Using rough, homemade boards and precious professional ones brought in by groups such as surfing 4 peace, these determined nonconformists find relief from the hopelessness of their situation in the waves.
Surf programming and equipment distribution in gaza is run by explore corps, the u. Video archive for the film gaza surf club, which has a domestic theatrical release in the year of 2016. Sick of occupation and political gridlock, they find their own personal freedom in the waves of the. Juxtaposing experiences of oppression and escape, the film captures brief and beautiful moments of freedom for. Gaza surf club is a 2016 documentary film from little bridge pictures, which follows several surfers from gaza and documents their efforts to surf and survive. Gaza surf club 2016 stream and watch online the resilience of gaza s population is revealed through this documentary, which focuses on the world of the strips surfing enthusiasts. Gaza surf club stream deutsch deutschland anschauen. But gaza is also bordered by the mediterranean, and the seas majestic white caps are drawing a new generation to the countrys coastline. Tiff docsdirectors philip gnadt and mickey yamine have ridden the big wave with this superb documentary about the efforts to create a surfing community in the gaza strip. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our fandango.
The men and women of gazas surf club making waves in gaza city. Gaza surf club is a 2016 german documentary film directed by philip gnadt and mickey yamine. Philip gnadt, mickey yamine 2016 crammed into a dilapidated car, a group of young men with surfboards drive to the coast through the bombedout streets of gaza city. Gaza surf club is disney masquerading as documentary. European premiere at idfa 2016 young surfers cut off from the outside world in wartorn gaza try to make their dre. Sick of occupation and political gridlock, they find their own personal freedom in the waves of the mediterranean sea. They are the newest members of the gaza surf club, a community of two dozen surfers in the palestinian coastal enclave of. Aug 09, 2016 gaza surf club trailer festival 2016 tiff trailers. Check out gaza surf club exclusively on sundance now march 30. Nov 06, 2016 gazas surfer girl hangs up her board and not by choice. Gaza surf club a group of young men, as well as a few girls, hit the waves as a way of mentally escaping the gaza strip in this handsome, uplifting documentary. In a country locked between egypt and israel, gazas youth are drawn to their beaches.
Layal, a newlywed palestinian schoolteacher, is arrested after being falsely accused and sentenced to 8 years of prison. Gaza surf club lets the disparity between the hawaiian islands bluegreen paradise and the gray ruins of ibrahims hometown speak for itself. Gaza surf club the sea is the psyco therapist for 2 million people duration. Abu ghanim is featured in a german documentary called gaza surf club thats making the rounds at film festivals this year. Best netflix series ranked 200 fresh free movies online. In the occupied gaza strip, young palestinians get a taste of the freedom they lack through surf. Josh cabrita, cinema scope gaza surf club skirts a direct discussion of politics. In a country locked between egypt and israel, gaza s youth are drawn to their beaches.
Watch gaza surf club online vimeo on demand on vimeo. A spirited and moving profile of an informal, independent group of surfers finding escape from the hopelessness of life in gaza via that most freespirited of sports. Audiences everywhere will be embracing gaza surf club, an. Trapped between israel and egypt and ruled by the hamas, a young generation is drawn to the beaches. Welcome to the most comprehensive list of surf movies. His graduation film zwolf seiten earned him the award at the independent days karlsruhe in 2010. With mickey yamine he has been involved in the gaza surf club project. All proceeds from the sale of the tshirts go to support the educational programming of the gaza surf club, an explore corps project.
Dec 27, 2016 a spirited and moving profile of an informal, independent group of surfers finding escape from the hopelessness of life in gaza via that most freespirited of sports. Gaza surf club tells its stories through some appealing characters. Balanced, soft, curious and critical this beautifully shot and scored film is an educational experience, but never judgmental. Sick of occupation and political gridlock, they find their own personal freedom in the waves of the mediterranean they. Its when the two worlds ibrahims and sabahs collide that the film seems to. May 31, 2017 but in gaza surf club 2016 there is little mention of the blockade or the occupation. Gaza surf club follows the dedicated members of the surf community in gaza city, who must use smuggled surfboards to pursue their passion. Juxtaposing experiences of oppression and escape, the film captures brief and beautiful moments of freedom for gazas youth.
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