Rough Stage
SYNOPSIS
Maher, an electrical engineer by profession, but an artist at heart, is a man who starts a quest against the conservative society in order to stage a contemporary dance performance in Ramallah. But to do so he must overcome several obstacles – time, money, injured dancer, his disapproving family and cultural norms.
Arabic with English subtitles
★The director will be present (Q & A)
Toomas Järvet
Thomas Järvet has studied law and cultural theory, but always had a crush for photography and cinema. He was selected for the IDFA Academy (2011) and was also a participant at the Berlinale Talent Campus (2013). “Rough Stage” is his first feature documentary.