Welcome to PUBLICS on Wednesday 27 Mar, 6-9pm for the film screening of Tale of the Three Jewels.

After the film screening Layan Dajani will give a short talk on the Tale of the Three Jewels and put the film in the historical context of the occupation and the First Intifada.

The Tale of the Three Jewels was directed by Michel Khliefi in 1994 and is the first feature film to be entirely shot in the Gaza strip. Set during the First Intifada (Arabic for “shaking off” or “uprising”) the film uses a mixture of realism and fantasy to tell the story of Youssef, a 12 year old Palestinian boy who is trying to win the love of a girl named Aida.

The event is organised by Yasmin Ibrahim and Dominic O’Hagan, in collaboration with Sumud – The Finnish Palestine Network – and Kairos, a community project producing and hosting cultural events in Helsinki.

Sign up for the event HERE.

BIOS

Yasmin Ibrahim (she/ they) is a writer and curator from Alexandria, Egypt. She is currently based in Helsinki.

Dominic O’Hagan (he/him) is a member of Sumud originally from Glasgow, Scotland. He is currently based in Helsinki.

Layan Dajani is a Palestinian who has recently relocated to Finland. Layan has a degree in Media and T.V. and is interested in the intersection of media and storytelling. Her own work merges technical prowess with a deep-rooted appreciation for narrative. Her work aims to bring a rich tapestry of cultural perspectives to the screen.

Sumud is Finland’s Palestine network that advocates for the human rights of Palestinians and works towards ending the Israeli occupation and system of apartheid.

Kairos is an artistic collective that organises cultural events, workshops, poetry sessions, and exhibitions with the aim of centering marginalised narratives.

For additional questions, please contact: ohagan.d.b@gmail.com or yasminamibrahim@hotmail.com