Toronto Palestine Film Festival

Passing Dreams w/ I Witness Silwan

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2 films in package
I Witness Silwan
I Witness Silwan gives a poetic snapshot of life in Silwan, occupied Jerusalem, where the Palestinian population of 65,000 faces forced expulsion. Through the eyes of youth, resistance and steadfastness are showcased in a community and international public art project featuring massive sets of eyes visible across the city.
Passing Dreams
Sami, 12, sets out to find his carrier pigeon in the Palestinian territories. From his refugee camp to Haifa, via Jerusalem, he embarks on a quest with his uncle and cousin. More than the pigeon, it's hope and confidence in the future that he finds along the way.
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Passing Dreams, directed by Rashid Masharawi, is a poignant Palestinian road movie that follows 12-year-old Sami, who lives with his mother in a West Bank refugee camp. When his cherished homing pigeon goes missing, Sami becomes convinced it has returned to its place of origin. He persuades his uncle Kamal and cousin Miriam to travel across Palestine in search of it. Their journey—from Qalandia to Bethlehem, Jerusalem, and Haifa—offers a moving glimpse into Palestinian life under occupation. Through tender moments, quiet humour, and human connection, Passing Dreams explores themes of memory, belonging, and resilience in the face of displacement.


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  • Year
    2024
  • Runtime
    85 minutes
  • Language
    Arabic, English Subtitles, Hebrew
  • Country
    Palestine, France, Sweden
  • Genre
    Drama/Fiction
  • Awards
    Palestinian Film Award Special Mention Cairo International Film Festival, Malmö Arab Film Festival, Marrakech Film Festival
  • Director
    Rashid Masharawi
  • Screenwriter
    Rashid Masharawi
  • Producer
    Rashid Masharawi
  • Co-Producer
    Laura Nikolov, Basel Mawlawi, Faisal Baltyuor, Joakim Rang Strand, Asma Graimiche, Bahija Essoussi, Samuel Gagnon
  • Cast
    Ashraf Barhom, Adel Abu Ayyash, Emilia Massou
  • Cinematographer
    Duraid Munajim
  • Editor
    Phil Jandaly
  • Composer
    Johanni Curtet
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