Screening Room:
Blue
منع أمني Restricted
"Reem," a talented Palestinian runner, succeeds after years of rigorous training in qualifying for the finals of a world championship—only for her dream to shatter against the wall of occupation, which denies her the right to participate. As her dreams crumble, her desperate mother tries to save her from the clutches of depression by taking her to Jericho, but the shadows of occupation pursue them even there. In a pivotal moment, Reem faces a fateful choice: surrender or risk everything to achieve her dream—a decision that may change her life forever.
Statement
This film shines a light on Palestinian athletes whose dreams of reaching international stages, or even improving their lives—are crushed by occupation. This is why so few Palestinian athletes go on to play for elite clubs abroad. The truth is, a Palestinian athlete is no different from any other athlete—except that they are not just an athlete. They are also a resister, a fugitive, a prisoner, and, in the end, too often, a martyr.
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Cast and Crew
Cast: Raheeq sholy, linda jarayseh, Ayyah shaheen, munther bannurah, Kristen elhoudaly // Crew: Director of Photography Ibrahim Handal, Art Director Kamel Abu Kamal, Film Editing Bilal Abu Alia, Sound Design Mohammad Azzah, Line Producer Amjad Khawaja, Assistant Director Yazan Jawabra, Production Manager Husni Ameen, Gaffer Mahmoud Hamdan, Sound Recordist Saliba Rishmawi, Wardrobe Supervisor Hala Alamleh, Color Grading Noor Abu Kamal