Yousef Alhelou Discussion & Screening - "the Phoenix of Gaza"

"The Phoenix of Gaza"Film Screening, followed by Q&A with Director and Journalist Yousef AlhelouFundraiser hosted by Action for Global Movements. 100% of proceeds will go directly to Yousef and the surviving members of his family in Palestine.Join us for an unforgettable afternoon as award-winning journalist Yousef Alhelou for a special screening of the acclaimed documentary "The Phoenix of Gaza", followed by a Q&A and meet & greet. This in-person event will take place at Hamption Sports & Leisure in Chelmsford. Don't miss this unique opportunity to engage with the filmmaker and gain insights into the making of this powerful film.Tickets live NOW!This is a fundraiser - all money raised goes towards Yousef and his family in Palestine. Hosted by Action for Global Movements.Authentic Palestinian falafel, specially prepared by Yousef Alhelou, will be available for purchase.More refreshments, snacks and merchandise will be available for purchase at the event.Schedule
Date: Saturday 7th November
Doors Open: 5pm
Screening Starts: 5.30pm
Q&A with Yousef Alhelou: 6:30pm
Location: Hamptons Sports and Leisure, Tydemans, Great Baddow, Chelmsford CM2 9FH
Room: 6
Limited seats: Don't miss out!"The Phoenix of Gaza"- powerful award-winning documentary from Palestinian-British journalist Yousef Alhelou shows rare footage of Gaza's beauty and culture, filmed just weeks before the genocide began.Yousef visited in summer 2023 to reconnect with the city of his birth, meet his large family and promote Gaza to the outside world as a resilient and vibrant place. This celebration of life became an archive capturing memories of an obliterated land. His remarkable film aims to re-humanise Palestinians.Journey through rare, breathtaking footage of a vibrant Gaza now lost to history: explore its historic buildings, bustling markets, serene beaches, olive groves, resorts, and joyful social ceremonies. This intimate record, captured just before its destruction, has become a priceless archive of a world under siege, showcasing the creativity and resilience of a people who "decorated their prison" and defied collective punishment.The film transforms into a moving eulogy and a testament to the unbreakable will of the Palestinian people. Augmented by a reflective interview with the director, "The Phoenix of Gaza" is a tragic yet hopeful glimpse of a society that, despite immense suffering, refuses to be extinguished."What was meant to be a documentary about life turned into a eulogy for a city and its people."The film's narrative is tragically underscored by the director's own loss. Yousef's sister and her seven children were killed by an Israeli strike in December 2023; they remain buried under the rubble.An Acclaimed & Award-Winning FilmThis critically acclaimed film is not just a documentary; it is a piece of enduring heritage. It has already won 22 awards including for Best Documentary and Best Director at 5 international film festivals.
The evening will include:A full screening of the film
A talk and Q&A session, delving deeper into the themes of the film and the ongoing situationThis is more than a film screening; it is an opportunity to witness a powerful story of memory, loss, and profound resilience.This is an in-person event (no online access). Tickets are non-refundable.Click here for more info about the film.We look forward to having you join us.Tickets Live Now!