IN A THOUSAND SILENCES
‘In A Thousand Silences’ is a virtual reality film, celebrating Palestinian culture whilst highlighting the brutal censorship of artists.
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.
Using the latest digital technology, audiences are taken across Palestine from the desert, to the mountains, to Jenin Refugee Camp and theatres, both ancient and new, to explore culture as a form of resistance and the violent repercussions Palestinian artists are facing.
A VIRTUAL REALITY FILM
Produced by The Freedom Theatre, Artists on The Frontline and Relative Motion
Funded by the British Council.
Directed by Ahmed Tobasi
Co-direction by Chris Lane & Zoe Lafferty
Written by Zoe Lafferty
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 words of Ali Abu Yaseen
Mohammad Bakri
Ahmed Tobasi
Project Management by Mustafa Sheta
DOP by Amin Abdulhadi & Suzan Wasfi
Sound Operation by 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 Research by Alia Al Rosan
Film Footage of Juliano Mer Khamis by Ben Aylsworth
Film Footage from the documentary 'Jenin Jenin' by Mohammed Bakri
Technical Direction by Andy Purves
Editing by Andy Purves
With Thanks to Faisal Saleh,