IN A THOUSAND SILENCES

VIRTUAL REALITY EXPERIENCE

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‘In A Thousand Silences’ is a virtual reality experience celebrating Palestinian cultural resistance whilst highlighting the brutal censorship of artists.

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Using the latest digital technology, audiences are immersed in locations across Palestine, from the desert to the mountains, Jenin Refugee Camp and theatres, both ancient and new.  

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Combining dance, music, poetry and storytelling with performances from some of Palestine's most renowned artists, including actor Mohammad Bakri, musician Suhail Khoury and poet Dareen Tatour. 

Produced by

The Freedom Theatre and Artists On The Frontline

With Mentorship and Post-Production by Relative Motion

Funded by British Council Arts

WORLD PREMIERE

@ PALESTINE FILM LAB

Produced by

The Freedom Theatre and Artists On The Frontline

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Created by Ahmed Tobasi, Chris Lane & Zoe Lafferty

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Directed by Ahmed Tobasi

Written by Zoe Lafferty

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From the words of Ahmed Tobasi, Ali Abu Yaseen,

Arna Mer Khamis, Dareen Tatour, Juliano Mer Khamis,

Mohammad Bakri, Suhail Khoury, 

Performances in order of appearance

Rula Nassar

Khawla Ibraheem

Suhail Khoury 

Dareen Tatour

Nabeel Al Raee performing the story of Ali Abu Yaseen

Mohammad Bakri

Ahmed Tobasi

Project Manager: Mustafa Sheta

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Directors Of Photography: Amin Abdulhadi & Suzan Wasfi

Sound Operators: Amin Abdulhadi Suzan Wasfi

Poem 'Resist, My People, Resist Them' by Dareen Tatour

Dance performed by Naqsh Popular Art Troupe

with music from Al Fonoon Dance Troupe

Music by Nabeel Al Raee, Suhail Khoury and Tom Adams

Associate Researcher: Alia Al Rosan

Film Footage of Juliano Mer Khamis by Ben Aylsworth 

Film Footage from the documentary 'Jenin Jenin'

by Mohammed Bakri

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Photo from Gaza by Mustafa Hassona

Mentorship and Post-Production by Relative Motion. 

With Thanks to Faisal Saleh from the US Palestine Museum 

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Funded by the British Council Arts

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