Based on a memoir by izzeldin abuelaish | adapted by izzeldin abuelaish and shay pitovksy | Directed by shay pitovksy
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The story of the Gaza fertility doctor (nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize) who refuses to relinquish his commitment to coexistence, even after tragedy befalls his family during Operation Cast Lead. The production, performed in Hebrew and Arabic by one of Israel's leading Palestinian actors, Gassan Abbas, brings humanity and heroism to the role of Abuelaish, in a script adapted and staged by one of our Festival's featured young artists, the Israeli director, Shay Pitovsky. Part of the Voices From a Changing Middle East Festival.
Performed in Arabic and Hebrew with English subtitles.
January 23–February 14, 2016
Runtime: 75 minutes
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“A wrenching story, eye-opening, riveting… a kind of catharsis”
“Totally engrossing… Abbas tells his story with unflinching precision and heart.”
“Harrowing and absorbing… one of those eloquent pleas for understanding that SPEAKS LOUDER than 100 manifestos.”
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