Film Series: Matabb – A Palestinian TV Soap Opera
When
Jan 7, 2009 6:30 am (Wednesday)
What
Location: Goethe-Institut812 7th St NWWashington DC 20001 Note: January 7 – 16, 2009What role does cultural diplomacy play in countries with difficult environments? We’...
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Event details: Film Series: Matabb – A Palestinian TV Soap Opera
Description
Location:
Goethe-Institut
812 7th St NW
Washington DC 20001
Note:
January 7 – 16, 2009
What role does cultural diplomacy play in countries with difficult environments? We’re continuing to explore this question as it relates to specific countries through a variety of events this year.
Germany/Palestine, 2008, DVD, English, Director: George Khleifi, Cast: Reem Talhami, Shaden Saleem Zamamizi, Rafat Yousef Lafi
Tragedy! Everyday life! Romance! Mystery! This is Matabb, the first Palestinian soap opera.
The ten-episode series is named Matabb (Speed Bump), after the ubiquitous road obstacles which make driving in Ramallah so bumpy. The drama, which features local actors, follows the ups and downs in the lives of the staff of a fictitious non-governmental organization. Typical for the genre, its episodes revolve around topics of human interest such as love, pre-marital sex, conflicts at work and, of course, everyday life in the territories.
www.goethe.de/ins/us/was/ver/en4000581v.htm Wednesday, January 7, 6:30 pm Parts 1 – 2
A discussion entitled “The Role of the Arts in Conflict Resolution” with executive producer Farid Majari will follow the screening.
RSVP to 202-289-1200 ext. 160 or rsvp@washington.goethe.org. Friday, January 9, 6:30 pm Parts 3 – 5
RSVP to 202-289-1200 ext. 161 or rsvp@washington.goethe.org. Wednesday, January 14, 6:30 pm Parts 6 – 8
RSVP to 202-289-1200 ext. 162 or rsvp@washington.goethe.org. Friday, January 16, 6:30 pm Parts 9 – 10
Germany/Palestine, 2008, DVD, English, Director: George Khleifi, Cast: Reem Talhami, Shaden Saleem Zamamizi, Rafat Yousef Lafi
Followed by a panel discussion with
Robyn Davis, Moderator, Cultural Coordinator, The Jerusalem Fund
Dr. Halim Barakat, Professor (Ret.), Georgetown University
Dr. Rochelle Davis, Assistant Professor, Georgetown University
RSVP to 202-289-1200 ext. 163 or rsvp@washington.goethe.org.
The Goethe-Institut Palestinian Territories in Ramallah, in cooperation with the Institute of Modern Media at Al-Quds University, produced this series in the style of the famous German Lindenstraße, with funding from the European Union.
Brought to Washington with the support of The Jerusalem Fund.
Goethe-Institut
812 7th St NW
Washington DC 20001
Note:
January 7 – 16, 2009
What role does cultural diplomacy play in countries with difficult environments? We’re continuing to explore this question as it relates to specific countries through a variety of events this year.
Germany/Palestine, 2008, DVD, English, Director: George Khleifi, Cast: Reem Talhami, Shaden Saleem Zamamizi, Rafat Yousef Lafi
Tragedy! Everyday life! Romance! Mystery! This is Matabb, the first Palestinian soap opera.
The ten-episode series is named Matabb (Speed Bump), after the ubiquitous road obstacles which make driving in Ramallah so bumpy. The drama, which features local actors, follows the ups and downs in the lives of the staff of a fictitious non-governmental organization. Typical for the genre, its episodes revolve around topics of human interest such as love, pre-marital sex, conflicts at work and, of course, everyday life in the territories.
www.goethe.de/ins/us/was/ver/en4000581v.htm Wednesday, January 7, 6:30 pm Parts 1 – 2
A discussion entitled “The Role of the Arts in Conflict Resolution” with executive producer Farid Majari will follow the screening.
RSVP to 202-289-1200 ext. 160 or rsvp@washington.goethe.org. Friday, January 9, 6:30 pm Parts 3 – 5
RSVP to 202-289-1200 ext. 161 or rsvp@washington.goethe.org. Wednesday, January 14, 6:30 pm Parts 6 – 8
RSVP to 202-289-1200 ext. 162 or rsvp@washington.goethe.org. Friday, January 16, 6:30 pm Parts 9 – 10
Germany/Palestine, 2008, DVD, English, Director: George Khleifi, Cast: Reem Talhami, Shaden Saleem Zamamizi, Rafat Yousef Lafi
Followed by a panel discussion with
Robyn Davis, Moderator, Cultural Coordinator, The Jerusalem Fund
Dr. Halim Barakat, Professor (Ret.), Georgetown University
Dr. Rochelle Davis, Assistant Professor, Georgetown University
RSVP to 202-289-1200 ext. 163 or rsvp@washington.goethe.org.
The Goethe-Institut Palestinian Territories in Ramallah, in cooperation with the Institute of Modern Media at Al-Quds University, produced this series in the style of the famous German Lindenstraße, with funding from the European Union.
Brought to Washington with the support of The Jerusalem Fund.
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