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In A Thousand Silences

In A Thousand Silences
In A Thousand Silences
SYNOPSIS

In A Thousand Silences is a virtual reality experience celebrating Palestinian cultural resistance whilst highlighting the brutal censorship of artists. Using the latest digital technology, audiences are immersed in locations across Palestine, from the desert to the mountains, Jenin Refugee Camp and theatres, both ancient and new. 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.

 

Produced by The Freedom Theatre and Artists On The Frontline

Funded by the British Council Arts Digital Collaboration Fund

Mentorship and Post-Production by Relative Motion

Created by Ahmed Tobasi, Chris Lane, and Zoe Lafferty

Directed by Ahmed Tobasi

Written by Zoe Lafferty - from the words of Ahmed Tobasi, Ali Abu Yaseen, Arna Mer Khamis, Dareen Tatour, Juliano Mer Khamis, Mohammad Bakri, and Suhail Khoury

Performances in order of appearance:

Rula Nassar

Khawla Ibraheem

Suhail Khoury

Dareen Tatour

Nabeel Al Raee performing the story of Ali Abu Yaseen

Mohammad Bakri

Ahmed Tobasi

Project Management by Mustafa Sheta

DOPs: Amin Abdulhadi and Suzan Wasfi

Sound Operation by Amin Abdulhadi and Suzan Wasfi

Poem Resist, My People, Resist Them is 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

Photo from Gaza by Mustafa Hassona

With Thanks to Faisal Saleh from the US Palestine Museum

 

 

Ahmed Tobasi

Ahmed Tobasi is an accomplished actor, director, and educator with experience working in theatres throughout Palestine and internationally. Born in Jenin refugee camp in Palestine, restricted and frustrated by the occupation, Tobasi joined an armed resistance and was in prison before his 18th birthday. Upon his release 3 years later, Tobasi embraced the idea that he could become an agent of change and resistance using the medium of theatre. After 2 years studying at The Freedom Theatre, Tobasi  undertook further education in Norway, followed by a 3-year professional career abroad. In his work, Tobasi is not afraid to tackle contentious issues and controversial ideas, rather relishing the opportunity to challenge and question the status quo. Tobasi is currently working as the artistic director of The Freedom Theatre, Palestine and continues to  act and work in international productions sharing the Palestinian  experiences and narrative with new audiences.

 

Zoe Lafferty

Zoe Lafferty is a director, theatre & digital maker, writer, and creative producer. Zoe has collaborated with some of the most radical theatre companies and artists worldwide and has taken productions to over 20 countries and 40 stages in the UK. Zoe has worked at The Freedom Theatre in Palestine since 2010, where she is an Associate Director, is founder of Artists On The Frontline, and is a Trustee at Liverpool Arab Arts Festival.