Synopsis
"Waiting for Gaza" follows Palestinian filmmakers Tarzan and Arab Nasser, exiled in Paris, as they bring their film "Gaza Mon Amour" to life, recently nominated at the Venice Film Festival. Following the resounding success of "Condom Lead," the first Palestinian short film to make waves at Cannes, and "Dégradé," acclaimed at the Critics' Week, the two artists navigate between passion and heritage.
This documentary offers an intimate look at their creative journey, revealing the depth of their commitment to cinema as a means of expression and connection to their culture. Through moments of vulnerability and reflection, "Waiting for Gaza" reveals how filmmaking becomes an act of resistance and preservation of their identity. A poignant tribute to the power of art in the face of adversity.
Awards
Festival Traces de Vie in Clermont-Ferrand – November 2021
Douarnenez Film Festival – August 2021
Ciné-Palestine Festival in Paris – June 2021
Travelling Festival in Rennes – February 2021
Ahmed Attia Prize for Cultural Dialogue at MEDIMED in Sitges – 2020
