Gaza surf club the sea is the psyco therapist for 2 million people duration. Wedged between israel and egypt, it is isolated from the outside world and, as a result of israels ongoing occupation, the areas 26 miles of coastline no longer services ships. It was screened in the documentaries section at the 2016 toronto international film festival see also. Movie and tv subtitles in multiple languages, thousands of translated subtitles uploaded daily. Sick of occupation and political gridlock, they find their own personal freedom in the waves of the mediterranean they are the surfers of gaza. The resilience of gazas population is revealed through the strips surfing enthusiasts. Gaza surf club, a new documentary by philip gnadt and mickey yamine, explores the lives of gazans whove been greatly affected by surfing and surf culture. Ibrahim arafat, a young man in his twenties with two day jobs, would like to make surf boards in gaza, but materials are scarce. As a young child living in the gaza strip, she garnered media attention for her formidable skills on a surfboard, but now that shes an adolescent, she is no longer allowed to surf in public. Gaza surf club takes a different approach to unpacking the difficulties of life in a tumultuous area of the middle east. While the young people of gaza lack job prospects and suffer.
In a country locked between egypt and israel, gaza s youth are drawn to their beaches. The surf club in gaza where surfboards are illegal. Sundance now officially launched in canada this past week. The hollywood reporter directors philip gnadt and mickey yamine have ridden the big wave with this superb documentary. On june 9, 2006, an explosion on the beach near the gaza strip municipality of beit lahia killed eight palestinians. All proceeds from the sale of the tshirts go to support the educational programming of the gaza surf club, an explore corps. The film takes a day in the life approach and does not discuss the gaza surf club project itself but instead focuses on some the characters that make up the gaza surf club community. Trapped between israel and egypt and ruled by the hamas, a young generation is drawn to. Gaza is a small strip of land with a population of 1. Israel reduces palestinians permitted fishing zone by a third. The new adfree streaming platform from amc networks celebrates and embraces new and diverse creative voices, with a mission to bring to its audience the best in groundbreaking entertainment that have a point of view and make a lasting impact.
In a country locked between egypt and israel, gazas youth are drawn to their beaches. The blue elephant 2 proves boxoffice hit film arts. This handsome and heartfelt documentary takes us into the world of the gaza strips surfing enthusiasts, and reveals a formidable resilience pulsing within a. European premiere at idfa 2016 young surfers cut off from the outside world in wartorn gaza try to make their dre. Including local swell, period, wind and pressure charts. One day in gaza 0 hours and 00 minutes movie 2019 the film one day in gaza, about last years gaza border protests against the opening of the us embassy in jerusalem, how mass protests on the israelgaza border led to one of the. Gaza surf club is a wavecentric window into life in the gaza strip. Gaza surf report, surf forecast and live surf webcams. Gaza surf club tells its stories through some appealing characters. Israel reduces palestinians permitted fishing zone by a.
Germany, palestine, usa 2016 87 mins arabic, english color. I hope youre well and taking care of yourself in the best ways you can. Trapped in the worlds largest openair prison and ruled by war, a. Rawand is one of four girls learning to ride the waves of the gaza strip. Explore corps works hand in hand with the surfers to create customed tailored educational programming and opportunities with an emphasis on local resource development, training and. Philip gnadt and mickey yamine documentary 87 mins 2016 palestine germany arabic with english subtitles minnesota premiere. Gaza surf club is a 2016 documentary film from little bridge pictures, which follows several surfers from gaza and documents their efforts to surf and survive.
Philip gnadt, mickey yamine 2016 crammed into a dilapidated car, a group of young men with surfboards drive to the coast through the bombedout streets of gaza city. Tsilla hershco june, 2010 french government reaction to the flotilla affair has been tough and is perceived by the israeli mainstream as typical of the unjustified global diplomatic lynch israel has been subjected to. Although the documentary continues to shine a light on the issues of the palestineisrael conflict, it seldom focalizes it as the driving narrative. They are the newest members of the gaza surf club, a community of two dozen surfers in. Gaza surf club 2016 the resilience of gazas population is revealed through this documentary, which focuses on the world of the strips surfing enthusiasts.
The aftermath of the incident was captured on video and showed a distressed elevenyearold girl, huda ghaliya, reacting to the loss of family members, most of whom were killed in the incident. The gaza surf club was founded in 2008 by explore corps to serve as an educational and community development resource for palestinian surfers in the gaza strip. A day later, back at the beach, members of the gaza surf club gather within view of abu ghanims house. Tiff documentary explores the surfers on the gaza strip the film screens on september 9th, 11th. Gaza surf club is a 2016 german documentary film directed by philip gnadt and mickey yamine. Gaza surf club lets the disparity between the hawaiian islands bluegreen paradise and the gray ruins of ibrahims hometown speak for itself. The best gaza beach hotels of 2020 with prices tripadvisor. In a state where surfing equipment is contraband, one young man dreams of crafting his own boards, while a. And so, north or south, winter or summer, there are almost always some waves to ride in israel. Gaza surf club 2016 stream and watch online moviefone.
Gaza surf club, a new documentary by philip gnadt and mickey yamine premiering today on. There is currently one video available for the film, of which one and only one is a trailer, as listed below. The gaza surf club is situated on the beach at sheikh khazdein, a beachfront neighborhood in southern gaza city, which is the place where surfers hang out on friday afternoons in the gaza strip. A documentary on surfers in gaza by philipp gnadt director. Sick of occupation and political gridlock, they find their own personal freedom in the waves of. Gaza surf club gaza surf club directed by philip gnadt, mickey yamine. Wedged between israel and egypt, it is isolated from the outside world and, as a result of israels ongoing occupation, the areas 26. Consider sabah, the 15yearold girl whos easily the most compelling subject in philip gnadt and mickey yamines gaza surf club. Gaza surf club amateur sports team facebook 411 photos. A spirited and moving profile of an informal, independent group of surfers finding escape from the hopelessness of life in gaza via that most freespirited of sports. Weary of the daily state of emergency they seek meaning and perspective to their lives through surfing. Surfing for your life in the middle east a few words with directors philip gnadt and mickey yamine on their documentary, gaza surf club april 6, 2017 by zander morton social icon rss. A group of young men, as well as a few girls, hit the waves as a way of mentally escaping the gaza strip in this handsome, uplifting documentary. Surf programming and equipment distribution in gaza is run by explore corps, the u.
In 2008, a loose band of surfing enthusiasts formed the gaza surf club with help from the u. Jay weissberg, variety politics is not the point of gaza surf club. Despite israeli restrictions, surfers in gaza hope to join global competition duration. Watch gaza surf club online vimeo on demand on vimeo. God went surfing with the devil, a related documentary film. Free download from source, api support, millions of users. Trapped in the worlds largest openair prison and ruled by war, a new generation is drawn to the beaches. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Arafat, mohammed abu jayab, sabah abu ghanem, matthew olsen.
Show your support for the most unique surf crew on earth, the gaza surf club. Away from the rubble left by a decade of airstrikes, young palestinians find new freedom surfing the gaza strips 26mile coastline. Video archive for the film gaza surf club, which has a domestic theatrical release in the year of 2016. Its a poignant picture that shows palestinian youth trying against the odds to do something with their lives. Their surfboards are new and modern, courtesy of surfing 4 peace and gaza surf relief, two international efforts launched in 2007 to support the gaza surfers with equipment and persontoperson outreach.
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